Advice needed for first custom loop.

[Robert_G]

Hi guys, need some advice regarding water cooling, as it's my first time .
At first it is just going to cover my CPU, but at a later date, when I have more cash, I would like to extend the loop to cover my GPU too.

So, to start off with I have the following parts:

YOUR BASKET
1 x XSPC X2O 750 Dual Bayres/Pump (Black) V4 £59.98
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO £49.99
1 x Hardware Labs Black Ice Nemesis Radiator GTX 140 - Black £39.95
1 x Monsoon 19/13mm (ID 1/2 OD 3/4) Free Center Compression Fitting Six Pack - Black Chrome £24.95
1 x Mayhems Pastel - Blue Berry Coolant 1L £14.99
1 x XSPC HighFlex Hose 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD, 19/12.7mm, 2m, Clear/UV £6.98
1 x XSPC Radiator Screw Set 6-32UNC (Black) £0.95
Total : £207.38 (includes shipping : £8.00).



Does this look like a good start? There are no fans as I have plenty knocking around.
I wasn't too sure about the hose, but there's not much in stock at the moment.

Also, if I decided to go crossfire in the future, would that pump handle a CPU + 2 GPU's, with all the radiators and stuff.
I would rather pay a little more now than have to upgrade the pump further down the line.

 

[Robert_G]

Change XSPC hose to primochill tubing http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-112-PM&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1777
unfortunately it's out of stock but XSPC hose leaks plasticiser leading to gunked up blocks
although you could quite easily change to 16/10 which is in stock, the size of the tubing won't effect the loop and I suggest buying double of the tube (2meter) better to have spare than have to buy more due to a bum cut

The pump would handle the extra restriction given by two GPU's however the noise of the pump (vibration) can easily be transferred to the case resulting in a buzzing sound
so you might want to look at a DDC pump + res or D5 pump + res that isn't bay mounted
also the performance of the DDC/D5 is generally better

I would suggest if you have room to get a 240mm radiator now and add 120/140s when you add the gpus as well

Thanks for your input, I was intending to get the primochill tube, but as you mention, it's out of stock at the moment. Might wait till it's in stock again before ordering.
I'll take a look at the pumps you mentioned, will have to measure up and see where I could fit it in.
As for the radiator, I was thinking of buying this instead:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-000-BQ&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1526

Then maybe add a 280 rad to the front of the case at a later date, to cool the water from the GPU before it returns to the res.

I pretty much have the loop planned out already. It will be pump > cpu > top radiator > gpu > front radiator > back to res. Does that sound right?