Advice on Lian Li O11 Dynamics Build

Schlangers said:
I am leaning towards a similar system as this...

https://www.tomshardware.com/features/lian-li-pc-o11-dynamic-space-grey-pc-build

What do you chaps think of it?

Might go for a larger rad up top.
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thats a pretty sweet build and if you do opt for a thickker rad in the top, that will allow slightly better cooling just as long as you ramp up the fan rpms to push air through, as i said earlier i'm rocking 2*360mm ek pe classic 45mm thick rads and have paired them with 6 noctua indistrial ppc fans (have got all 6 spinning around 1300rpm idle which is fine for me as i'm a headset user, but when i play games i have 3 of the 6 fans spin a bit faster to dispel the heat (around 1500rpm which is a bit loud without a headset) it works quite well tbh :)
 
Schlangers said:
Thanks for sharing that Wookie.

Out of interest, do you forsee any complications using soft tubing and a front distro plate?
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not particually, if the loop gets too hot then problems will start with pipes popping off, soft or hardline will do the same, but it's very very rare for it to happen, soft tubing wil be easier to replace down the line too, wont need to re bend hardline with a heat gun:), careful planning of the loop and you'll be good to go, just dont have any tubes crossing over each other as that does look messy :(
 
Schlangers said:
Thanks I have scetched up the route a few times already.

Unfortunately I now find myself torn between soft and hard plumbing :confused::rolleyes:
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decisions, decisions, decisions :p, soft tubing will be cheaper than hardline, but hardline looks the business once done :), i prefer soft tubing as its far easier to work with.
everyones to their own though
 
Schlangers said:
Thanks for sharing that Wookie.

Out of interest, do you forsee any complications using soft tubing and a front distro plate?
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From what i remember, the whole point of distro plates was to ensure straight running lines. As the holes in the distro plates align with the components on the board. Obviously you don't need to use it this but thats the whole point anyway. You'll be able to use it just like any other reservoir/distro system.
 
Schlangers said:
How secure do you find your Hardline Jay?

Would you be happy to move the PC around the room/house without the tubes popping out?
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It's very secure, no lines have ever popped out and i move mine from upstairs to downstairs quite a lot especially these past 2 weeks for maintenance and re-runs, anticipating 3000 series release. I tend to go with the triple seal oring fittings from XSPC, they're very tight and don't let go.

The leaks i rarely get and i mean rarely are usually from rotary fittings where the orings give in.
 
Thanks for your help with this chaps, I have three more questions and then I will decide which direction I am going to take.

1. Jay85 you have eight fans on your build is that to ensure positive pressure?

2. Who makes the best fittings for either soft or hard? I am leaning towards the EK Range at the moment.

3. Jay85 and Wookie you both have the bottom rad with fans pulling opposed to pushing, any particular reason for this?
 
Schlangers said:
2. Who makes the best fittings for either soft or hard? I am leaning towards the EK Range at the moment.
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i run with ek acf fittings and tubing, never let me down :), i have 6 fans which are arranged as intake from the bottom and the top set exhaust out the top, heat naturally rises
 
So this is my first attempt:

2 x GTS360
1 x LS360
9 x Lian li UNI 120

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I currently don't have a GPU in the loop however with this setup I would need to purchase a Vertical Riser GPU bracket would be required as the FLT360 in this position will clash with my current GPU, in the future I plan on replacing it with a EVGA 3080 Hydro Copper or equivalent.

Thanks for your help chaps please give me some feedback if you spot any potential flaws or if I am making life difficult.
 
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After looking into this further I don't believe that this setup is possible using the FTL with D5 integrated.

I might drop the tray rad and put the FLT 360 in its place
 
Thanks BluZiff

I was actually trying to place the FLT 360 at 90 degrees above the bottom rad, this is what was clashing with the pump.

I am now going to install it in the same position as you have
 
Jay85

I am looking at a similar setup to you with a Vertical Riser GPU and bottom radiator.

Do you think you could use a larger rad (26-30mm) on the bottom or is that the only one that will fit?
 
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