First Watercooling setup

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Hi guys, I'm looking for my first wc setup but I'm still with some questions...
I will use a NZXT Switch 810 case, so I want to use a 360 radiator on the top but I wonder which one will fit regarding the depth size. So which radiator do you recommend for this case?

I'm thinking about the following setup:

CPU block --> Koolance CPU-380
GPU block --> GTX680 (Still looking which WB)
Reservoir/Pump --> XSPC D5 Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump Combo

Thanks in advance ;)
 
Ive just put an 810 setup together.

a 360 or 420 will fit no problems however be careful of screw fittings mine has the 20mm screw holes so either black ice rads or do what i did 4 screws in the middle fan and industrial strength velcro on either end that baby aint moving. Ive got ut60s which are 60mm which fit fine can even do push pull on the middle mount.

The front personally ive done away with the 2 front drive cages if you do you can fit a 240 in or if your happy to get a dremal out and slice off the bottom of the top drive cage a full 280 will go too leaving the bottom available for pump/res mounting

My build is here

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18504130
 
Thanks for the replys guys... ;)
Yeh, I think I'll take OptimaLnrg's suggestion, less headaches...

With 360 rads, do I still need to be careful with screw holes size too?
Probably I'll go for the RX360 or the 360mm UT6, will I have fit issues with any of these? Which other 360mm rad options I have for low rpm fans?
 
nope the 360mm rads fit fine in the cases no screw issues. I'd personally put the 240 in the front not the bottom, yes you lose 2 drive cages but ive still got a fan controller a dvd a full sized 3.5 drive and an ssd in mine but soon will be droppping the 3.5 for a single drive bay hot swap solutions with an ssd and 3 2.5 inch laptop drives to make it even tidier
If you leave the borrom free theres more options and room for a pumps res combo
 
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stuie said:
nope the 360mm rads fit fine in the cases no screw issues. I'd personally put the 240 in the front not the bottom, yes you lose 2 drive cages but ive still got a fan controller a dvd a full sized 3.5 drive and an ssd in mine but soon will be droppping the 3.5 for a single drive bay hot swap solutions with an ssd and 3 2.5 inch laptop drives to make it even tidier
If you leave the borrom free theres more options and room for a pumps res combo
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Makes sense, I will keep that in mind. For now I'll go for just one 360 rad then let's see... ;)

whyscotty said:
+1

This is what I did :)

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18432216
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Niiiice! Just gave me some ideas, thanks! :)

For my first WC I'm thinking in this:

XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock (Intel)
XSPC Razor GTX680 GPU Waterblock (Raystorm Style)
XSPC RX360 120mm Radiator - Black
XSPC D5 Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump Combo
XSPC HighFlex Hose 3/8" ID, 5/8" OD, 16/10mm, 2m, Clear
Bitspower Premium G1/4" High Flow 3/8" (5/8") Compression Fitting - shiny silver

Any suggestions for improvement? :)
 
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Well, after some more research, I'm planning now for this:

Koolance CPU-380i
Watercool HEATKILLER ® GPU-X ³ GTX 680 "Hole Edition"
XSPC RX360 120mm Radiator
XSPC D5 Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump Combo
XSPC HighFlex Hose 3/8" ID, 5/8" OD, 16/10mm, 2m, Clear
Bitspower Premium G1/4" High Flow 3/8" (5/8") Compression Fitting - shiny silver

About mixing different metals... will I have issues with this combo?
 
Started my wc system... :)

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Hi Guys

After almost 2 weeks, I'm noticing that the water is getting slightly brown ish... Is it normal by any chance!?
I'm using 1litre XSPC clear water with one Mayhems Silver Kill Coil btw...
 
That isn't something i'd expect. Did you flush out the radiator and the blocks prior to fitting them? My coolant hasn't changed in colour or viscosity at all since i built it in march. XSPC EC6 fluid has inhibitors in it which should protect your blocks.

I'd drain it and check the condition of the blocks as that would have me worried.
 
Kei said:
That isn't something i'd expect. Did you flush out the radiator and the blocks prior to fitting them? My coolant hasn't changed in colour or viscosity at all since i built it in march. XSPC EC6 fluid has inhibitors in it which should protect your blocks.

I'd drain it and check the condition of the blocks as that would have me worried.
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I only flushed out the radiator with cold water but I didn't flush the blocks... :(

I did some CPU burn-in, so the water possibly reached some high temps, is it possible that this hot water helped releasing some "dust" from radiator and blocks?

stuie said:
Can you post a pick of the colour?
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