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[PAULRYAN52]

thanks I think I'm going to leave the gpu on air and just wc the mb & cpu, next gpu I purchase will have a ekwb block available for it or will come with a water block preinstalled

 

[orbitalwalsh]

thanks I think I'm going to leave the gpu on air and just wc the mb & cpu, next gpu I purchase will have a ekwb block available for it or will come with a water block preinstalled

Phanteks not taking your face, personally quality is far better then EK - will be interesting to see how EKWB turn out their heads of department have left and signed up to Corsair .
Drop Phanteks a message and ask about the Caps at the end. Looks like the metal blocks stops at the VRM and plexiglass glass covers over the last section of the PCB at height and doesn't clash with them . The RGB and ability to use backplate is better then EK imo

 

[PAULRYAN52]

would the two be compatible

 

[orbitalwalsh]

would the two be compatible

It looks like it, you'll need to double check with phanteks if indeed the acrylic sits over the caps

 

[PAULRYAN52]

thanks I'll shoot a message to them and ask

 

[orbitalwalsh]

thanks I'll shoot a message to them and ask

They are lovely blocks and the first to follow allow stock back plates.. as they never bothered to make their own haha.
Though, they are chunky and a bit of a pain to free trapped bubbles

 

[PAULRYAN52]

if it covers the power caps does that mean its compatible or not

 

[orbitalwalsh]

if it covers the power caps does that mean its compatible or not

Most blocks cover the Cap, or have cut outs, it's just the height cleaernece if it covers it . Looks like the Phanteks metal block is thicker then EKWB so acrylic doesn't clash , ek is low and milled out

 

[PAULRYAN52]

ok I think I've decided on the final parts list,

here it is, how would I connect all the RGB so it all syncs up

Motherboard Block EK-FB GA Z270/Z370 GAMING RGB MONOBLOCKRadiator EK-COOLSTREAM XE 360
Pump EK-XRES 140 REVO D5 RGB PWM (INCL. PUMP)
Connectors EK-ACF FITTING 10/13MM - RED
Tubing EK-DURACLEAR TUBING 13/10 - CLEAR 3M
Fluid MAYHEMS AURORA 2 RED 1LTR
Fans Corsair ML120 Pro RGB 120mm Premium Fan with Lighting Node - Triple Fan Pack
Accessories XSPC PSU BRIDGING CONNECTOR

anyway to make it cheaper without affecting performance/cooling

 

[orbitalwalsh]

ok I think I've decided on the final parts list,

here it is, how would I connect all the RGB so it all syncs up

Motherboard Block EK-FB GA Z270/Z370 GAMING RGB MONOBLOCKRadiator EK-COOLSTREAM XE 360
Pump EK-XRES 140 REVO D5 RGB PWM (INCL. PUMP)
Connectors EK-ACF FITTING 10/13MM - RED
Tubing EK-DURACLEAR TUBING 13/10 - CLEAR 3M
Fluid MAYHEMS AURORA 2 RED 1LTR
Fans Corsair ML120 Pro RGB 120mm Premium Fan with Lighting Node - Triple Fan Pack
Accessories XSPC PSU BRIDGING CONNECTOR

anyway to make it cheaper without affecting performance/cooling

Aurora 2 is a short term fluid, mainly for show. Lasts a lot longer then first gen but wouldn't run it longer then 2 weeks personally

 

[PAULRYAN52]

thanks so much, what red fluid would you recommend, I'm trying to minimize future maintenance required

 

[UkayJ]

I'm on my 3rd litre of XSPC EC6 premixed fluid, I first water-cooled 8 years ago, so that's my vote

 

[PAULRYAN52]

thanks, couple more questions

1. I'm thinking of how to mount the pump, I'm thinking to the bottom of the case
2. what fans if I want good cooling and do I need any exhaust fans

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Mayhem all the way, but there regular stuff
Pastel or X1

Silent wing, noctua or eloop

 

[PAULRYAN52]

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Mayhems Pastel - Red Coolant 1L= £10.49

Total: £17.88 (includes shipping: £7.39)​

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is that ok for regular use

 

[orbitalwalsh]

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Mayhems Pastel - Red Coolant 1L= £10.49

Total: £17.88 (includes shipping: £7.39)
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is that ok for regular use

Yeah. Their blitz kits are amazing for cleaning rads and parts but can be brutal

 

[PAULRYAN52]

what about fans, and should I RGB or not

 

[PAULRYAN52]

how about this setup
My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Mayhems Pastel - Red Coolant 1L= £10.49
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM (incl. pump)= £124.99
• 6 x EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 10/13mm - Nickel= £4.99
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Duraclear Tubing 13/10 - Clear 3M= £12.95
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FB GA Z270/Z370 GAMING RGB Monoblock - Nickel= £104.99
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream XE 360 (Triple)= £97.99
• 2 x EK Water Blocks EK-Cable Y-Splitter 3-Fan PWM (10cm)= £2.99
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-ATX Bridging Plug (24 pin)= £1.99
• 1 x Three Fan Bundle - EK Water Blocks EK-Furious Vardar EVO 140 Black (2500rpm)= £50.95

Total: £451.37 (includes shipping: £11.10)​

​

 

[orbitalwalsh]

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Online Water Cooling Configurator - ONLINE ONLY = £341.26
  • CPU Block:Unwanted
  • Single Radiator:Unwanted
  • Triple Radiator:EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream XE 360 (Triple)
  • Reservoir:Unwanted
  • Pump:Unwanted
  • Dual Radiator:Unwanted
  • Fittings:6xEK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Nickel
  • Quad Radiator :Unwanted
  • Fluid:Mayhems Pastel - Red Coolant 1L
  • Fans:3xEK Water Blocks EK-Vardar EVO 120ER Black (2200rpm)
  • Tubing:EK Water Blocks EK-Duraclear Tubing 16/11 - Clear 3M
  • Pump/Reservoir:EK Water Blocks EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 RGB PWM (incl. pump)
  • Acrylic Fittings:Unwanted
  • Acrylic Tubing:Unwanted
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FB GA Z270/Z370 GAMING RGB Monoblock - Nickel= £104.99
• 3 x Phanteks Halos 120mm RGB LED Fan Frame - Black= £9.95
• 1 x Phanteks RGB LED Adapter Cable= £3.95

Total: £490.55 (includes shipping: £10.50)
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Missed out the fan connection and jump plug but has RGB Res/pump and Phanteks halo RGB which bolts into the fans to give rgb

Personally prefer silent wing 3s but they do cost £20 a pop , 1200rpm version I run at full speed , 2200rpm at 80% - near silent

 

[PAULRYAN52]

thanks