First Custom Loop in a Define 7

Thanks, I'll open my fill port that is in the top of the chassis, then open the drain port and see how it goes. I could blow into the loop to get a bit more out if needed.
 
5700 XT added to the loop and the chipset block, running very quiet and cool now.

Pictures.


Drain port worked well, I did have to tip the case a little to help remove some extra fluid.
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Loop drained and connectors removed ready to remove the motherboard. Removed the return on the top of the res as this will be moved to the bottom inlet.
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The X570 chipset that is just asking for a water block.
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Time to void the warranty and get this guy under water.
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Many screws.
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The TIM was very dry and crusty.
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Block attached, back plate pads going on.
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The new loop is in, time for some leak testing.
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Done.
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Chipset block tucked under the GPU.
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Panel off, photo from across the desk.
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Got the wider lens out.
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Love the texture of the back plate.
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Panel on.
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Thought I'd post the full spec list and the photo set I took yesterday.

PC Spec

Case: Fractal Design Define 7 Mid-Tower Case - Gunmetal Grey Light Tint Tempered Glass
Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Elite X570
CPU: 3900x
GPU: Asus 5700 XT
RAM: 32GB 3600hmz Corsair LPX
Fans: - 6 x Noctua NF-F12 chromax
- 1 x Noctua NF-A12x15
Rads: - EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream PE 360 (Triple Fan) Radiator
- XSPC EX360 Crossflow Radiator V2
Blocks: - EK Water Blocks EK-Velocity Digital Addressable RGB AMD CPU Water Block - Nickel + Plexi
- EK Water Blocks EK-Vector Radeon RX 5700 +XT RGB Graphics Card Water Block- Nickel + Plexi + Back plate
- EK-Quantum Momentum Chipset Aorus X570
Res/pump: EK Water Blocks EK-Quantum Kinetic TBE 200 D5 PWM D-RGB Pump / Reservoir Combo - Plexi
Fittings: EK-AF black x many
PSU: Seasonic Focus PX-750 750W 80+ Platinum
Storage: - 1TB ROCKET NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Internal SSD High Performance Solid State Drive
- 1TB 860 EVO SSD 2.5" SATA 6GBPS 64 LAYER 3D V-NAND SOLID STATE DRIVE
Misc: - Mayhems X1 Clear Premixed Watercooling Fluid
- Mayhems Ultra Clear Watercooling Tubing (3/8 - 5/8) 16/10mm
- EK Water Blocks EK-UNI Pump Bracket (120mm FAN)
- Phanteks Extension Cable Combo Kit - Black/Grey
- Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut High Performance Thermal Paste

Peripherals

Keyboard: Durgod Hades 68 - Gateron silent browns - custom PBT keycaps
Mouse: Glorious Gaming Model D matte black
Mat: Cooler master MP510 XL
Speakers: Kanto YU2 with S2 stands
Sub: Kanto SUB6 matte white (undet the desk).
Headphones: Philips SHP9500 + Boomprod mic
Monitor mount: Duronic Single Monitor Arm Stand DM351X1
Monitor: LG 27GL850-B

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MikeTimbers said:
how much do the temps drop if you remove the front panel?

I have a DefineS and the front panel really affects temps.
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I haven't tried tbh, the temps are really good so haven't had to do anything extra. I have the door open on the case when gaming and the fans at 1000RPM, GPU is at mid 50s and same for CPU.
 
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