Changing pre-made waterloop need advise.

J-I-M · 3 Mar 2011 at 14:11

Hi all, I'm currently using a 3/8" tubing premade water cooling set and the CPU block has a minor crack and i'm left with a stock cooler that is running temps reasonably high so i'm looking to reuse it as swiftly as possible. I don't have " a lot " of experience with water-cooling so would love some advise from you.

I need a CPU block for a Socket 1336 (intel i5 760) motherboard is an MSI P55 board, i'm looking at the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-088-EK

however it doesn't say it comes with a backplate/fittings and i'm slightly unsure what to get, i was thinking of http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-051-PB

And along side it http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-042-BP&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=1797

Will all of these fit together? or have i missed something? also i noticed the fittings are out of stock so is there any alternative for 3/8" or is it possible to change tubing and buy alternative clippings? Some help/guidance would be very much appreciate.

Mick-1965 · 3 Mar 2011 at 14:20

intel i5 760 is socket 1156 not 1366

Wouldn't make a difference with the block but the back plate wouldn't fit

Edit. Unless you are planning on using allot of clamping force then you don't need a back plate.

J-I-M · 3 Mar 2011 at 14:30

Oh ofcourse, not sure why i was thinking of 1366, Well those barbs are out of stock so is there any alternative i can use to get around them? would love to have this up and running tomorrow.

Regarding the backplate, so that one doesn't fit do overclockers sell a backplate that will?

Mick-1965 · 3 Mar 2011 at 14:59

The block doesnt come with a backplate.
As said you'll only need a backplate if you are going to be using excessive amounts of mount pressure.
I assume the kit should come with screws and springs.
I would have thought that if you need a back plate to cope with the pressure of the springs that they supply, then they'd supply one.

Edit: Just had a quick read of the installation PDF, you can use the block with or without a backplate. But don't over tighten if you are not

J-I-M · 3 Mar 2011 at 15:13

Thanks a lot, i hadn't realised the block itself come with mounting springs. That's cleared that up. gone ahead and ordered with some new UV white tubing and barbs.

Sayso · 3 Mar 2011 at 15:27

Block is fine, no need for back bracket, just don't go mad with the tightening (im using a EK block without back bracket and its easy enough) if you get any problems post back or PM me.