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[PAULRYAN52]

what is a good rgb strip to go around the inside edge of the case, or should I just use the 2 included strips that came with the case

 

[orbitalwalsh]

what is a good rgb strip to go around the inside edge of the case, or should I just use the 2 included strips that came with the case

I didn't even know t came with its own .
I'd just use current ones and see how you find them

 

[PAULRYAN52]

that's what I was thinking only thing I don't know is what pins it has

 

[PAULRYAN52]

another question, to invert or not

 

[orbitalwalsh]

another question, to invert or not

solely up to your self/style and layout. invert does allow you to see your GPU nicely

 

[PAULRYAN52]

does it make any difference to temps

 

[orbitalwalsh]

does it make any difference to temps

might effect GPU a little bit with for vortex of airflow if its underwater- not enough to lose sleep over if not no one would do it

 

[PAULRYAN52]

so not really worth it, another question would going for a thicker tube make any difference

 

[orbitalwalsh]

so not really worth it, another question would going for a thicker tube make any difference

for me i'd invert as i like to see the pretty fans spin hahaha

thicker tubing looks nicer but bend radius gets gets bigger ! also - each vendors barbs/compression fittings port size are slightly different. There thread is G1/4 so they fit in every block/radiator/res but the bore hole maybe smaller .

if your using EK this should help

https://www.ekwb.com/blog/fittings-and-tubing-guide/

anothing above 10mm Inner diameter tubing wont make a different as Bard/compression is the bottle neck, anything smaller then tube is . but again, very minor things. 13/10mm is one of the most common sizes used

 

[PAULRYAN52]

I was thinking 19/13mm

 

[PAULRYAN52]

here's the latest spec

Motherboard Block EK-FB GA Z270/Z370 GAMING RGB MONOBLOCK
Radiator EKWB CoolStream CE 420 Triple Radiator
Pump EK-XRES 140 REVO D5 PWM (INCL. PUMP)
Connectors EK-ACF FITTING 10/13MM - BLACK NICKEL
Tubing EK-DURACLEAR TUBING 13/10 - CLEAR 3M
Fluid MAYHEMS PASTEL - RED COOLANT 1L
Fans be quiet 140mm Silent Wings 3 Quiet PWM
Accessories EK-ATX BRIDGING PLUG (24 PIN)
EK-AF T-SPLITTER 3F G1/4 - BLACK NICKEL
EK-CABLE Y-SPLITTER 3-FAN PWM (10CM)
EK-AF BALL VALVE (10MM) G14 - BLACK NICKEL
AKASA RGB LED SPLITTER CABLE
PHANTEKS HALOS 140MM RGB LED FAN FRAME - BLACK
PHANTEKS RGB LED ADAPTER CABLE
EK-AF EXTENDER 6MM M-M G1/4 - BLACK NICKEL

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Looks good ! Don't forget a drain value with T piece.
Did you give Phanteks a shout about Aorus block fitting 1080 model ?

 

[PAULRYAN52]

they didn't get back to me, got the drain valve and the t piece with the following

EK-AF T-SPLITTER 3F G1/4 - BLACK NICKEL
EK-AF BALL VALVE (10MM) G14 - BLACK NICKEL

 

[PAULRYAN52]

hopefully this is last lot of questions

1. connect fans directly to the mb or the built in fan controller for the case
2. is the fluid safe for long term maintenance free

 

[oldbanana]

Watercooling is not hassle free, it`s not set it and forget it, if you cant do it yourself you are better off using air, since every time you need something changed or upgraded you need to find someone to do it for you. And considering its mostly for the looks these days, i`d say save yourself the hassle and stick to air.

 

[orbitalwalsh]

hopefully this is last lot of questions

1. connect fans directly to the mb or the built in fan controller for the case
2. is the fluid safe for long term maintenance free

to the mobo- better control normally
replace my fluid every year or 3 years hahaha, with drain valve makes it easy!

 

[PAULRYAN52]

Thanks I know it's not completely maintenance free but if it's only once or twice a year that is ok, I thought MB was best

 

[PAULRYAN52]

ok so few changes
as
changed tube to 19/13mm with compatible EK connectors in Nickel, staying with mayhems pastel red as they say its capable of lasting over 3 years

 

[PAULRYAN52]

some more questions sorry

1. does the rad need flushing out before use
2. do I need any stop caps

 

[orbitalwalsh]

some more questions sorry

1. does the rad need flushing out before use
2. do I need any stop caps

Yes, some more then others .