First FULL Watercool build - hobby

spikerules said:
Yes, but almost everything I want is out of stock lol. I'm guessing OCuk will get it for you once ordered?
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Kind of. I haven't been able to fathom out where its bad supply or high demand that keeps most of the watercooling parts out of stock. They've normally always got the items on order just waiting on shipping though.
 
RyanF said:
Kind of. I haven't been able to fathom out where its bad supply or high demand that keeps most of the watercooling parts out of stock. They've normally always got the items on order just waiting on shipping though.
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It is odd because normally they say when they are expecting stock.
 
spikerules said:
So I was thinking these components?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-154-PM&groupid=962&catid=2776&subcat=2779

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-145-PM&groupid=962&catid=2800

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-274-PM&groupid=962&catid=2133&subcat=2135

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-533-EK

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-519-BP

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-145-PM&groupid=962&catid=2776

2x https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-259-XS&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1526

Anything I'm missing?
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Try using the browser add-on for looking at baskets, as it makes it easier for forum readers to spot if you're missing something.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18371076

YOUR BASKET
1 x XSPC AX360 Triple Fan Radiator - White £89.99
1 x PrimoChill 360mm AGB CTR System Phase II - Frosted £62.99
1 x Monsoon Hardline Pro Bender Kit 1/2 x 5/8 (16mm) - Value Bundle £59.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-D5 PWM Pump £58.49
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO White Edition £56.99
1 x Bitspower D5 MOD TOP S-Model G1/4 - White £49.99
1 x PrimoChill Revolver Compression Fitting Acrylic Tube 13/10mm Diamond 10-Pack - white £49.99
1 x PrimoChill Rigid Bender Bending Template - Clear £41.99
2 x PrimoChill 13/10mm Acrylic Tube 60cm 4-Pack - White £15.95 (£31.90)
Total : £502.31 (includes shipping : Ex.VAT).

 
NMBlack said:
Try using the browser add-on for looking at baskets, as it makes it easier for forum readers to spot if you're missing something.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18371076

YOUR BASKET
1 x XSPC AX360 Triple Fan Radiator - White £89.99
1 x PrimoChill 360mm AGB CTR System Phase II - Frosted £62.99
1 x Monsoon Hardline Pro Bender Kit 1/2 x 5/8 (16mm) - Value Bundle £59.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-D5 PWM Pump £58.49
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO White Edition £56.99
1 x Bitspower D5 MOD TOP S-Model G1/4 - White £49.99
1 x PrimoChill Revolver Compression Fitting Acrylic Tube 13/10mm Diamond 10-Pack - white £49.99
1 x PrimoChill Rigid Bender Bending Template - Clear £41.99
2 x PrimoChill 13/10mm Acrylic Tube 60cm 4-Pack - White £15.95 (£31.90)
Total : £502.31 (includes shipping : Ex.VAT).

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Thanks so much for this! I was always wondering how people were doing this! I've updated above:) Any suggestions for more equipment from anybody?
 
spikerules said:
Thanks so much for this! I was always wondering how people were doing this! I've updated above:) Any suggestions for more equipment from anybody?
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You're welcome!

As for more equipment,regarding fluid, you might need a kill coil/biocide if you go for plain distilled water. Also, fans for the rad, fan controller, connectors for a drain point....
 
Upgraded the build purchase list a tad! Does anyone see a problem with the components for the loop? I was thinking of going with 2 reservoirs, but smaller in size with 2 pumps or should I stick with this list?

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Obsidian 900D Super Tower Case (CC-9011022-WW) £299.99
1 x "Steamroller Asus X99" - Intel Core i7 Haswell-E DDR4 Configurable Bundle £245.99
- 1 x No Upgrade - Intel Stock Cooler (None overclocked systems) £0.00
- 1 x TeamGroup Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 PC4-19200C16 2400MHz Quad Channel Kit - Black (TPKD416GM2400HC16QC01) £119.99
- 1 x Intel 5820K 3.30GHz (Haswell-E) Socket LGA2011-V3 Processor - Retail (BX80648I75820K) £319.99
1 x Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 Pro USB Fan Controller £149.99
1 x XFX 1250W Black Edition Pro '80+ Gold' Certified Modular Power Supply - 5 Year Warranty £144.95
2 x EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream XE 480 (Quad) £99.95 (£199.90)
2 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC980 GTX - Nickel £84.95 (£169.90)
1 x PrimoChill 360mm AGB CTR System Phase II - Clear £62.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream XE 240 (Double) £61.99
1 x Monsoon Hardline Pro Bender Kit 3/8 x 1/2 (13mm) - Value Bundle £59.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-D5 PWM Pump £58.49
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO - Nickel £52.99
1 x Bitspower D5 MOD TOP S-Model G1/4 - Plexi £49.99
2 x PrimoChill Revolver Compression Fitting Acrylic Tube 13/10mm Diamond 10-Pack - Black £49.99 (£99.98)
2 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC980 GTX Backplate - Black £22.99 (£45.98)
2 x Mayhems Pastel - UV White Coolant 1L £17.99 (£35.98)
1 x Bitspower Mini-Valve - Matt Black £16.98
10 x Noiseblocker Multiframe S-Series M12-S1 Fan - 120mm (750rpm) £15.98 (£159.80)
2 x PrimoChill 13/10mm Acrylic Tube 60cm 4-Pack - Clear £15.95 (£31.90)
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-D5 Cover Kit (Black) Acetal £15.95
3 x Monsoon 13/10mm (OD 1/2) Rotary 45° - Matte Black £6.95 (£20.85)
3 x Monsoon 13/10mm (OD 1/2) Rotary 90° - Matte Black £6.49 (£19.47)
2 x EK Water Block EK-TIM Ectotherm (5g) £3.95 (£7.90)
1 x XSPC PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) £1.99
Total : £2,474.16 (includes shipping : £16.85 Ex.VAT).

 
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The 2 issues I see are that the backplates are for the Strix GPU and may not fit the stock board.

Also the Cable Mod kit is for a beQuiet DarkPower PSU not an EVGA one.

Also from a purely personal point of view I'd want the USB / Aquabus D5 pump from Aquacomputer, although I'm not sure that the Bitspower upgrade kit works with it.
 
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Deathjester said:
The 2 issues I see are that the backplates are for the Strix GPU and may not fit the stock board.

Also the Cable Mod kit is for a beQuiet DarkPower PSU not an EVGA one.

Also from a purely personal point of view I'd want the USB / Aquabus D5 pump from Aquacomputer, although I'm not sure that the Bitspower upgrade kit works with it.
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Cheers! Gone for an XFX PSU with the Seasonic mod cables! They work on the XFX (same PSU I believe as the XFX is made by Seasonic). Also changes the back plate! I've updated above:) Also why the Aquabus D5 pump? Can you link it please?
 
I can't link it better than this due to forum rules (I can't find it on the OCUK site).
D5 Pump (You might have to translate it)


I has a water temp sensor, usb connection and will connect to the aquabus interface of the aquaero allowing more accurate control options.
 
Right... now this is my final list! Please say if there any issues:)

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Obsidian 900D Super Tower Case (CC-9011022-WW) £299.99
1 x "Steamroller Asus X99" - Intel Core i7 Haswell-E DDR4 Configurable Bundle £245.99
- 1 x No Upgrade - Intel Stock Cooler (None overclocked systems) £0.00
- 1 x TeamGroup Elite 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 PC4-19200C16 2400MHz Quad Channel Kit - Black (TPKD416GM2400HC16QC01) £119.99
- 1 x Intel 5820K 3.30GHz (Haswell-E) Socket LGA2011-V3 Processor - Retail (BX80648I75820K) £319.99
1 x EVGA SuperNova 1000W '80 Plus Platinum' Modular Power Supply (220-P2-1000-XR) £161.99
2 x XSPC AX480 Quad Fan Radiator - White £99.95 (£199.90)
2 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC980 GTX - Nickel £84.95 (£169.90)
1 x PrimoChill 240mm AGB CTR Phase II for Laing D5 - Clear £69.95
1 x CableMod E-Series G2 & P2 Cable Kit - Black / White £69.95
1 x Monsoon Hardline Pro Bender Kit 3/8 x 1/2 (13mm) - Value Bundle £59.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-D5 PWM Pump £58.49
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO - Nickel £52.99
1 x Bitspower D5 Mod Kit £41.99
1 x EVGA Pro SLI Bridge V2 - Long 2-Way £29.99
2 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC980 GTX Backplate - Black £22.99 (£45.98)
2 x Mayhems Pastel - UV White Coolant 1L £17.99 (£35.98)
1 x Bitspower Mini-Valve - Matt Black £16.98
2 x PrimoChill 13/10mm Acrylic Tube 60cm 4-Pack - White £15.95 (£31.90)
4 x Bitspower Adapter 90 ° G1 / 4 Inches, 2x rotatable - Matte Black £14.99 (£59.96)
8 x Noiseblocker NB-eLoop Fan B12-3 - 120mm (1900rpm) £13.99 (£111.92)
1 x IC Diamond 24-Carat Thermal Compound (4.8g) £13.99
2 x Bitspower Rotary Fitting "Q" - 360 Degree Water Cooling Accessory - Black Matte Finish £12.98 (£25.96)
1 x Mayhems Ultra Pure H2O 5Ltr £12.95
2 x Bitspower G1/4" Matte Black Male to Male Rotary Adapter £7.99 (£15.98)
1 x Akasa TIM Kit Thermal Compound + Cleaner & Spreader £7.99
10 x Bitspower Premium G1/4" Matte Black High Flow 3/8" (1/2" OD) Compression Fitting £6.98 (£69.80)
1 x Bitspower BP-CLTAC-S2 Crystal Link Tube Set For 2-Slots £6.98
1 x Bitspower BP-CLTAC-S3 Crystal Link Tube Set For 3-Slots £6.98
Total : £2,384.71 (includes shipping : £16.85 Ex.VAT).

 
2 x XSPC AX480 Quad Fan Radiator - White
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Are you certain on this?

The AX480 is very much overpriced and if you're not keen on the color you, EK PE480 is essentially the same rad in black.

1 x EK Water Blocks EK-D5 PWM Pump
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Please note you cannot control the pump via (most) fan controller e.g. Aquaero.

But you can control via mobo PWM headers.

1 x EVGA Pro SLI Bridge V2 - Long 2-Way
1 x Bitspower BP-CLTAC-S2 Crystal Link Tube Set For 2-Slots
1 x Bitspower BP-CLTAC-S3 Crystal Link Tube Set For 3-Slots
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The EVGA bridge is for 60mm spacing = 3 slots

Not sure why you would need the crystal link tube set for 2 sets then..

1 x IC Diamond 24-Carat Thermal Compound (4.8g)
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Gelid GC Extreme or the Thermal Grizzle instead?

1 x Akasa TIM Kit Thermal Compound + Cleaner & Spreader
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Second set...?
99% IPA would be more versatile... IMO

2 x Bitspower Rotary Fitting "Q" - 360 Degree Water Cooling Accessory - Black Matte Finish
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You might need some stop fittings to block the unused ports.

10 x Bitspower Premium G1/4" Matte Black High Flow 3/8" (1/2" OD) Compression Fitting
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These are for soft tubing... not hard tubes
 
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Thanks for the reply!

Rads:- The rads are important for an aesthetic point of view as I'm going for a black and white theme;)

Pump: - OCuk don't seem to sell a controllable pump?

EVGA bridge will delete

The crystal link set I didn't know which one to use so I put both and would return the other...

Thermal compound: - what would you recommend?

Q: - good point! Will do

Compression fittings: - really? Damn like the look of those more than the Primochill ones:( Do bitspower not do acrylic fittings??




deFiniLoGy said:
Are you certain on this?

The AX480 is very much overpriced and if you're not keen on the color you, EK PE480 is essentially the same rad in black.



Please note you cannot control the pump via (most) fan controller e.g. Aquaero.

But you can control via mobo PWM headers.



The EVGA bridge is for 60mm spacing = 3 slots

Not sure why you would need the crystal link tube set for 2 sets then..



Gelid GC Extreme or the Thermal Grizzle instead?



Second set...?
99% IPA would be more versatile... IMO



You might need some stop fittings to block the unused ports.



These are for soft tubing... not hard tubes
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