Check my watercooling components please :D

Guitarman0

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I am new to watercooling but I have done a build with a friend and have read the various guides over the internet. Even so, could you guys just check over the following gear to make sure I haven't made a noob mistake (i.e. mixing metals that shouldn't be mixed etc.)

It will be cooling a 5850 and a Phenom II 955

So, my parts are......


EK-FC5850 5850 CF - Plexi (copper)


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EK-Supreme LT AMD - Plexi (754/939/AM2+/AM3) (copper)

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1/4" BSPP - 1/2" Hose Tail XSPC - Chrome

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Nanoxia (Phobya) Hyperzero ReadyFluid - UV Red

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1/2" ID - 3/4" OD XSPC Clear Hose 1m

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Hardware Labs Black Ice® GT Stealth 280mm Dual Radiator (brass and copper construction)

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XSPC Dual 750 Bay Reservoir & Pump

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Can you spot anything I need to add/change?

Thanks :D
 
Hardware Labs Black Ice- Just be warned you need fans which run at around 1800rpm to get the best performance out of it.
Add a few clips or just use zip ties on the tubing to make tight or use 7/16" tubing on the 1/2" barbs you currently have in your basket.
Apart from that it should be fine.
 
TheCenturion said:
Most obvious thing: change that fluid. Get distilled water
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If I want a red colour, shall I get distilled water and add red dye then?

mjones1 said:
Hardware Labs Black Ice- Just be warned you need fans which run at around 1800rpm to get the best performance out of it.
Add a few clips or just use zip ties on the tubing to make tight or use 7/16" tubing on the 1/2" barbs you currently have in your basket.
Apart from that it should be fine.
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Thanks :D
 
well first of all...
The screw like connections on the end of the clear pipe you have are designed for 'scew' type hose tails.

You would either have to buy screw type hose tails, which are far better IMO, means less possibility of leaks.
OR, You would have to buy some Cable Ties or Tie Wraps, whatever people call them, which if not done properly can cause leakage.

Also are you going to consider a fan for your radiator, otherwise the rate of heat exhange from radiator to air would be rather small. I reccomend possible two fans of the same type arranged in a 'push pull' format.

I don't really see a problem with the fluid, most fluids have chemicals which act as thermal catalysts, or in basic terms improve heat transfer.
 
Emphacy said:
well first of all...
The screw like connections on the end of the clear pipe you have are designed for 'scew' type hose tails.

You would either have to buy screw type hose tails, which are far better IMO, means less possibility of leaks.
OR, You would have to buy some Cable Ties or Tie Wraps, whatever people call them, which if not done properly can cause leakage.

Also are you going to consider a fan for your radiator, otherwise the rate of heat exhange from radiator to air would be rather small. I reccomend possible two fans of the same type arranged in a 'push pull' format.

I don't really see a problem with the fluid, most fluids have chemicals which act as thermal catalysts, or in basic terms improve heat transfer.
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I was thinking of cutting off the screw ends and just using the piping (because it is cheap :D). Also, I forgot to mention I already have 2 fans I can use with it :)

Thanks
 
Don't use dye. It always separates out in the end and will clog that cpu block. If you want colour use coloured tubing.

Nothing wrong with any of those parts although I would be worried about that pump getting through that cpu block, a gpu block and a 280mm radiator. Your flow will not be particularly good, IMO.
 
Go with distilled water and red tubing. Put the money you save on the over priced Nanoxia towards a better pump & reservoir. Maybe a ddc pump and xspc res top.
 
The only reason I chose this combo is because I am on a tight budget and quite tight for space in my Lancool K62. Do you think this pump/res will be able to do the job even if it doesn't do it quite as well as some more expensive ones?
 
From what i've read that XSPC is OK for small loops, it's not the best but it pushes water around. You just probably wouldn't want to add much more to its future workload. I thought flow in absolute terms isn't as important as people think?

i.e. you don't need a pressure washer effect in there you just need water circulating at a rate sufficient to remove heat and exchange it to the atmosphere via the radiator
 
You need enough flow to achieve turbulent flow in the blocks and enough to keep the heat out. Too slow is bad and over a certain speed there is little to no gain. The other aspect is that an overly-restrictive loop for the pump used can affect the life of the pump.
 
MikeTimbers said:
You need enough flow to achieve turbulent flow in the blocks and enough to keep the heat out. Too slow is bad and over a certain speed there is little to no gain. The other aspect is that an overly-restrictive loop for the pump used can affect the life of the pump.
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The pump is 750 litres/hour. Is this far too low or will it be sufficient? I am not looking to add anything else to the loop in future as when I upgrade I will sell the whole rig.

If this is too low what amount of litres/hour should I be looking at?

Thanks :D
 
Guitarman0 said:
The pump is 750 litres/hour. Is this far too low or will it be sufficient? I am not looking to add anything else to the loop in future as when I upgrade I will sell the whole rig.

If this is too low what amount of litres/hour should I be looking at?

Thanks :D
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Hello Guitarman0....

having used that pump a few times i noticed that it has the tendancy to go louder after a short time... they always start life very quiet and get louder very quickly! also i had one die on me.. overnight which caused some serious temperature problems!!

Not a bad pump though for the price. Be very careful not to let it run dry or get any dislodged flux from the rad get in... Ie. flush your black ice with boiiling water a few times before using it.. as this is a delicate pump!
 
I have that XSPC combo dual bay res and pump and its pretty good for the money. It is a little loud for my liking but not much louder than my hard drive to be honest. Most of the noise comes from the pump vibrating on my case panels so if you can find some way of padding it to prevent the vibration you should be fine
 
AndyH_Lufc said:
I have that XSPC combo dual bay res and pump and its pretty good for the money. It is a little loud for my liking but not much louder than my hard drive to be honest. Most of the noise comes from the pump vibrating on my case panels so if you can find some way of padding it to prevent the vibration you should be fine
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O.k. thanks for the info :D
 
What pump would you guys recommend for this then? I have changed my mind and would rather go for a separate reservoir and pump. I would like a pump for around £50ish that is able to perform reliably in this loop and is as quiet as possible. I could stretch to £60 at the absolute maximum but would rather not. Also, it doesn't have to be from OCUK so just the name of the pump would do ;)

Cheers :D
 
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