Final Spec Check

lrlcr · 5 Dec 2011 at 17:16

Right, finally about to take the plunge on watercooling!

OcUK D5 Vario Pump & Alphacool Clear HF D5 Top Value Combo
Hardware Labs Black ICE SR-1 360 Radiator
EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi
Phobya Balancer 150 Black Nickel
2x Mayhems Pastel - Light Red Coolant 1L
Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m
9x EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/12mm] - G1/4 - Black

Anything else I'm likely to need, or better products? I'm happy to psu short with a paperclip and have got some very sharp knives and a chopping block for cutting hosing!

lrlcr · 5 Dec 2011 at 19:02

going to use the odd compression to fill the loop. Should make life a bit easier.

lrlcr · 13 Dec 2011 at 14:08

Right, specs changed a little bit, gone for the danger den monsoon reservoir

and one of the topless d5 vario pumps.

Very excited now.

lrlcr · 13 Dec 2011 at 21:52

The cutters and jumper are on the list.

I'm fairly sure that the monsoon is a d5 pump top :cool:

and frankly I cannot get over how good it looks.

lrlcr · 18 Dec 2011 at 21:40

You're talking such minor differences in blocks that aesthetics should be right up there.

Let's face it, none of us do this for the performance!!!

In other news the D5 monsoon premium has arrived and it looks sick...

lrlcr · 18 Dec 2011 at 22:06

**sticks fingers in ears**

LALALALALALALA

It looks amazing, best bay res i've seen and no tube reservoirs really get my motor going, they just seem like a daft way to do it!

However I might be eating my words now I've got 8 5 1/4" bay devices to fit into 6 bays!!! Ho hum I'll cross that bridge when i get to it!

lrlcr · 18 Dec 2011 at 22:09

It's a Haf-x so barely worth modding! I'm considering a few options at the moment, including buying a second haf-x to make a massive case in a similar vein (albeit less polished!!!) to this

lrlcr · 18 Dec 2011 at 22:17

Thing is, deep down I want a TJ11 (i'd settle for an 07 though)... I'm just not that enamoured of the looks of the haf.

Am I completely out of my mind to be considering completely re-facing/roofing a 1.5*hafx to stick a rad box in the roof? I'd have to re-make the plastic parts, or build them up with filler to give it a sleeker look. And remove the side fan to display the glorious watercooled internals better.

Not to mention I've got next to no skills in this department...

lrlcr · 18 Dec 2011 at 22:29

I'd definitely have to re-house my rig temporarily. I'm sure I can find one somewhere though.

lrlcr · 19 Dec 2011 at 17:19

Any thoughts about cases?

Ideally I'd like 8+ 5 1/4" bays, and room for at least a 360 rad. Would a TJ11 be overkill for my fairly budget spec?