First FULL Watercool build - hobby

spikerules · 26 Jun 2015 at 10:53

Sky01454 said:
I think you should start with a non rigid tubing and then move on to acrylic tubing as its very hard to align and difficult to reposition components once its done.

I did a normal tubing build in the past. This is for something to do, so I don't mind taking my time with it. I've also go rotary connections just in case things get too tight or complicated in the build. Although I'm still trying to figure out the best tubing for SLI 980 Ti's.

spikerules · 26 Jun 2015 at 16:24

Is this loop ok?

spikerules · 29 Jun 2015 at 07:57

Anyone have any imput for my loop... I know there is like a 1-2 degree difference, but was wondering?

Bryan Kortez · 29 Jun 2015 at 08:20

I personally prefer the idea of running the graphics parallel in a water loop rather than series.

spikerules · 29 Jun 2015 at 08:34

Bryan Kortez said:
I personally prefer the idea of running the graphics parallel in a water loop rather than series.

So you would have another pump and res cooling the cards? Sorry I'm not understanding.. do you mean the SLI parallel?

Bryan Kortez · 29 Jun 2015 at 08:44

This is what parallel means in water cooling, just done you a quick sketch.

As you add more and more components into a loop you add more resistance, so it reduces overall flow rate and makes the pump work harder. Running them in parallel will add less resistance but half the flow rate through each card, but then you can gain the flow rate back from overall system improvement if that makes sense?

spikerules · 29 Jun 2015 at 08:48

Bryan Kortez said:
This is what parallel means in water cooling, just done you a quick sketch.

As you add more and more components into a loop you add more resistance, so it reduces overall flow rate and makes the pump work harder. Running them in parallel will add less resistance but half the flow rate through each card, but then you can gain the flow rate back from overall system improvement if that makes sense?

Yes it makes perfect sense thanks. I was getting a little confused by the GPU section to be honest! I'll be running 2x EVGA 980 Ti Hydro Coppers and I still don't know what to use to connect them! If I'm running in parallel now then would using C47 connections and Bitspower crystal links works ok?

Bryan Kortez · 29 Jun 2015 at 08:53

Yeah that should work fine.

spikerules · 29 Jun 2015 at 08:56

Bryan Kortez said:
Yeah that should work fine.

I know this is a little cheeky, but could you sketch how you would do my loop? You seem to know a lot about these things

Bryan Kortez · 29 Jun 2015 at 09:00

I can have a look this afternoon if you can wait till then?

I'll be drawing mine up then too so I can get stuff ordered for my next build.

I've just watched a lot of videos on youtube to learn what I know. I find Linus is pretty helpful.

spikerules · 29 Jun 2015 at 09:10

Bryan Kortez said:
I can have a look this afternoon if you can wait till then?

I'll be drawing mine up then too so I can get stuff ordered for my next build.

I've just watched a lot of videos on youtube to learn what I know. I find Linus is pretty helpful.

Yes sure I can wait. Thanks

spikerules · 1 Jul 2015 at 16:16

So all my gear is here now guys apart from the cards and the plastidip. Still waiting on the prices of the EVGA Hydro Copper to go down though as I am not spending 2x750 on cards OCUK should be selling for £630!

When the plastidip gets here tomorrow or the day after I will start with spraying the side panel of the case

spikerules · 15 Jul 2015 at 15:37

Quick catch up! This is my PC build so far

NMBlack · 15 Jul 2015 at 15:40

Looking good so far!

spikerules · 15 Jul 2015 at 15:41

Cheers! Those blooming acrylic tubes are taking forever... wasted around 2 tubes so far

spikerules · 24 Jul 2015 at 08:41

Another update! Currently painting the side panels white

.:SAmSuNG:. · 24 Jul 2015 at 10:48

Looks good. Do you have a shroud for the bottom part where the psu is?

spikerules · 24 Jul 2015 at 10:54

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Looks good. Do you have a shroud for the bottom part where the psu is?

I wish

Not good enough to make one and not sure if anyone sells them!

Bryan Kortez · 24 Jul 2015 at 11:25

If you google "900D Midplate - Long (Rev. 3)" you will find what you are looking for. About 30 euros.

spikerules · 24 Jul 2015 at 11:40

Bryan Kortez said:
If you google "900D Midplate - Long (Rev. 3)" you will find what you are looking for. About 30 euros.

Grr wish I'd known that before. I've placed the flow meter and acrylic tubes to the bottom res in the way of where the plate would go! Oh well.