Beginner question.

BarneyBoots

BarneyBoots

BarneyBoots

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Recieved a prebuilt system from Overclockers on monday,can't fault the system at all but just a few questions being new to water cooling.

1) At times there is a gurgling sound,a bit like running water if that makes sense.Is this just air bubbles working there way through the system and will go over time ??

2) What's the optimum fill level for the reservior ?? How often should I be looking to top up ??

Sorry if the questions are a bit basic,as I said I'm a water cooling novice.
 
I'm guessing if you can fill it yourself its a custom loop? If so yes that sound will just be trapped air. You can GENTLY rock the machine side to side and help it 'burp' the air out.

AFAIK there isn't really an optimum fill level, just make sure it doesn't run dry otherwise you'll break the pump. I guess take halfway as your minimum?
 
Custom loop in the Infin8 swarm system.I've got a list of the parts from the invoice that will probably mean more to you than me.


WC-824-EK EK Water Blocks EK-FC Titan X - Nickel
WC-824-EK EK Water Blocks EK-FC Titan X - Nickel
WC-826-EK EK Water Blocks EK-FC Titan X Backplate - Black
WC-826-EK EK Water Blocks EK-FC Titan X Backplate - Black
WC-008-CG Coolgate CG240 240mm Radiator - Black
WC-013-CG Coolgate CG360 360mm Radiator - Black
WC-107-PM Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 16/11 - Clear
WC-107-PM Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 16/11 - Clear
WC-647-EK EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO - Acetal+Nickel
CB-079-AK Akasa FLEXA FP5S 5 Fan PWM Controller (AK-CBFA07-45)
FG-051-NB System Build Fan - Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PLPS -
120mm PWM [EXNO-001]
FG-051-NB System Build Fan - Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PLPS -
120mm PWM [EXNO-001]
FG-051-NB System Build Fan - Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PLPS -
120mm PWM [EXNO-001]
FG-051-NB System Build Fan - Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PLPS -
120mm PWM [EXNO-001]
FG-051-NB System Build Fan - Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PLPS -
120mm PWM [EXNO-001]
WC-734-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 90 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-734-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 90 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-734-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 90 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-734-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 90 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-734-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 90 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-734-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 90 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-734-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 90 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-727-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 45 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-727-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 45 Degrees G1 / 4 inch - Black
WC-734-EK EK Water Blocks EK-AF Angled 90 Degrees G1 4 inch - Black
CA-007-PT Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Multicolor LED Strip - 2m
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-773-EK EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black
WC-853-EK EK Water Blocks EK-XRES 100 DDC MX 3.2 PWM

The only water cooling I have used in the past were all in one units so I'm learning as I go with this.
 
Just do as I said and gently rock the case. Not for long just a little bit. The noise should eventually go when all air is out the loop. :)
 
BarneyBoots said:
Just to follow on and I apologise for the basic question.The Pump/Reservoir is the EK-XRES 100 DDC MX 3.2 PWM

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-blocks-ek-xres-100-ddc-mx-3.2-pwm-incl.-pump-wc-853-ek.html

To add coolant is it as simple as powering down the machine,unscrewing the top of the reservoir and pouring it in ??

Like I said I apologise for the basic question.Just want to make sure.
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Pretty much,you dont even have to power down the machine to do it tbh :D
 
Ok so I was on the PC just and noticed a bit of fluid leaking out of the case.Shut it down immediately and opened the side panel,it seems that the bottom of the pump had come loose or wasn't tightened enough.Luckily the pump is mounted at the bottom of the case so nothing was damaged,just s bit of coolant to clean up.

Looks like an early morning trip to overclockers then.
 
Erk from a prebuild system that's not good :(

Hope you get it sorted bud.

I have to say I am ultra paranoid when a new system goes in I cover everything in tissue and watch like a hawk for the first 24 hours.

But that's just me :x
 
I don't know enough about water cooling to fix it myself unfortunately.Like I said the pump is at the bottom of the casing away from all the components do nothing got wet and it drained out through the dust filters on the bottom of the case.Only a couple of cm's of coolant drained out,I think it was probably the bottom of the pump not being screwed on tight enough.These things happen,no doubt it's s five minute job for the Overclockers guys but like you I'd rather be safe than sorry.
 
Just to follow up if I haven't bored any of you to death but the system was dropped off at Overclockers at about 9.30am this morning and collected having had the liquid drained and the pump replaced and tested for leaks at 15.30.

Absolutely superb service.
 
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