Dark base pro 900 loop

noobftw said:
The last question, i promise... what is the best way of controlling the 3x PWM fans on the CPU rad and the 3x PWM fans on the GPU rad, i was thinking of putting the 3 CPU fans on the CPU header and the pump on the CPU optional header, not sure if this is the best method, where should the GPU rad fans go, would it not be better purchasing something where everything connects up in one place
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We would need to know what motherboard you have, and the fans you intend to use. Some motherboards claim to have pwm control over the fan headers, but actually they are voltage control. PWM fans often have problems being connected to voltage control fan headers.
Akasa does a fan splitter, but I think it only connects 5 fans for pwm control. If you need to connect 6 fans, you might have to look at front bay fan controllers (if your case has the slots). edit - not an option...
 
Motherboard: Asus x99-s
Fans: 6x Be Quiet Silent Wings 3 140mm PWM high speed and 1x Be Quiet Silent Wings 3 standard speed (Back exhaust)
 
Also due to limited room for any other fans in the case, I only have one slot at the back that is available. I am thinking this will be better as an exhaust, does anyone think otherwise?
 
Never used a proper fan controller myself, but these may be what you need.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £159.83
(includes shipping: £9.90)




Either the 6 LT on it's own.
Or the 5 LT with the SPLITTY9
Both are mounted inside the case, preferably back of the motherboard tray instead of the be quite hub.

As i said i have not used a fan controller, but it gives you some thing to consider/research.


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noobftw said:
Also due to limited room for any other fans in the case, I only have one slot at the back that is available. I am thinking this will be better as an exhaust, does anyone think otherwise?
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If all the rad fans are intake, either have the rear fan as exhaust or do not use one, like in the picture shown earlier.
If all rad fans are intake, air should be forced out of the case anyway. (personally, i would use a fan)
 
So I set my pump/res combo up and used some anti vibration rings on the bottom and at the back of the mount to hopefully cut down on vibration, the only problem is it wobbles quite a bit when the case is moved or possibly knocked by accident. it seems very sturdy apart from the wobble though and it's not as if it will end up on the floor. I also have the newer d5 mount/insert installed, i think this is known to create some wobble ;)

What you guys think.... Forgive the bad camera operator and the orange in the case, that will be going soon.

 
Few questions,


1. As the reservoir is mounted in front of the front intake rad, it is blowing hot air on to the res, is this ok? The res feels quite warm to the touch, worried that it's heating the temps up more.
2. Do you think 2x 420mm 30thick alpha cool rads are enough to cool a 1080ti and an i7 5820k Overclocked
3. Do you think 1x d5 revo pump/res combo is enough to power the 2x radiators as well as the CPU and GPU Overclocked, if so what Pump RPM would you think is adequate? Bearing in mind I have a few right angled turns
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4. Are motherboard VRM temps of 70-72c ok
5. Under load should the fittings be rather warm - very warm to touch.

Thanks in advance, apologies if these are really noob questions
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I think it turned out ok for my first custom loop, well happy
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Now to get a fan controller so I can get rid of multiple unneeded wires as well as the orange.
 
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Yes, i made the mistake of not pulling the motherboard tray back up before assembling the loop..... slaps face. will have to drain and then retube some areas :/ Need to drain it again anyhow as i want to add a couple of g1/4 temp sensors
 
Anyone know if the EK Water Blocks EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM is compatible/controllable with the Aquaero 6 LT USB Fan Controller or would it be worthwhile replacing the current pump with the Aqua Computer D5 Pump Motor with USB and Aquabus Interface so I can then also read the flow rate, also will this Aqua computer pump be able to be fitted to the EK XRES as the D5 already is. Also, it does not state whether the Aqua pump is PWM?
 
The Aquacomputer D5 is a straight swap, they are identical in size and fitting, it just contains the logic board to connect up to the Aquaero 6.

No idea if the Ek question thou sorry.
 
@noobftw

My EK TR block arrived ~2 days ago, finished build. I lacked a 90 degree fitting so front rad outer port connection to pump/res needed extra long tubing so it would not kink. Will rectify on next drain/refill.

I am controlling EK XRES 140 D5 using mobo PWM fan header, fans as well, the C6H / ZE I have, have temp sensors, so fan profile will use water temp for them.

Below is photo of build, gotta get some shorter cables for PSU/braided, etc, so can route and tidy interior some more.

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I have top rad as exhaust, front as intake, the door when closed is an issue. Air exhausting from top is not IMO, as there is gap between rad/top of case and fans are mounted on inside of rad.

Just as it was my 1st water loop build I opted to have PSU fan side down, just in case a leak occured, thankfully none :) . So currently the PSU isn't exhausting air from case, rather sucking from floor and exhausting it's own heat out of back of case. On next drain/refill I will opt to have it fan side up, so it will aid exhausting heat from case.

The door I plan to mod, another member on OCuk did the same, this will aid cooling :) . See this linked thread, the door has hinges with screws so you could reuse to mount a made door.
 
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noobftw said:
The last question, i promise... what is the best way of controlling the 3x PWM fans on the CPU rad and the 3x PWM fans on the GPU rad, i was thinking of putting the 3 CPU fans on the CPU header and the pump on the CPU optional header, not sure if this is the best method, where should the GPU rad fans go, would it not be better purchasing something where everything connects up in one place
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Thanks, what airflow setup do you think would work best with the setup i have... 420mm top.... 420mm front and 140mm fan back.... no room for any other fans. I feel like the top radiator is just utilising and exhausting the warm air from the front intake rad/fans
 
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