First WC build - starters for 10?

Jed Shields

Jed Shields

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Hi guys,

I've just received my order from OC including an i7 2700k CPU, an Asrock Extreme 4 Gen 3 Mobo and the OCUK v12 watercooling kit.

First things first, should I install the PC with the retail fan to make sure it all works first? If so, should I go as far as installing the OS, or just make sure it boots into the BIOS?

Cheers,

Jed.
 
Jed Shields said:
Hi guys,

I've just received my order from OC including an i7 2700k CPU, an Asrock Extreme 4 Gen 3 Mobo and the OCUK v12 watercooling kit.

First things first, should I install the PC with the retail fan to make sure it all works first? If so, should I go as far as installing the OS, or just make sure it boots into the BIOS?

Cheers,

Jed.
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You can do, but DOA is usually very slim for components. If you want peace of mind then feel free to do it. If you were to test that stock works, then you would have to install the OS and run some stability tests such as OCCT Linpack or IBT for about an hour or two just to make sure it's stable at stock.
 
I installed it all and it booted into the BIOS with no trouble.

Now onto the watercooling kit ... I've bought the OCUK v12 kit:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-042-OE

Any recommendations on where to fix the pump in a Corsair 800D case?

I'm assuming my loop needs to be:

Radiator to CPU
CPU to Pump
Pump to Reservoir Bay
Reservoir Bay back to Radiator.

Also, the tube is really tight when I try to fit it over the barbed fittings. Should I make sure it's attached tightly before attaching to the CPU? I'm assuming putting to much pressure on the CPU if I'm pushing the tubing on is a bad thing :)
 
Jed Shields said:
I installed it all and it booted into the BIOS with no trouble.

Now onto the watercooling kit ... I've bought the OCUK v12 kit:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-042-OE

Any recommendations on where to fix the pump in a Corsair 800D case?

I'm assuming my loop needs to be:

Radiator to CPU
CPU to Pump
Pump to Reservoir Bay
Reservoir Bay back to Radiator.

Also, the tube is really tight when I try to fit it over the barbed fittings. Should I make sure it's attached tightly before attaching to the CPU? I'm assuming putting to much pressure on the CPU if I'm pushing the tubing on is a bad thing :)
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You need the res to feed the pump. Other than that, loop order does not matter. The pump can fit nicely anywhere in the 800d, can have it resting on the mid section or perhaps the lower section by the 2nd hdd cage is normally where they get put.

Res > Pump > CPU > Rad > Res

or whichever order to achieve shortest tubing length providing that res > pump still.
 
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The pump has a plate attached with 2 screw holes. I guess I'll take a look and see where it would fit easily and drill some pilot holes? How else can I attach it - double sided sticky foam?
 
Anyway you wish really so long it remains secure, I've used blu-tack once before mounting it in a pump/bay res combo :p. You might want to consider the use of pump foam to reduce vibration resonance if the pump vibrates to much against a surface (give it a test in different locations really). Though you could probably minimize this by changing the pump setting to 1 or 2 without sacrificing thermal performance as you have a small loop.
 
Right then guys, I'll all connected. How do I start the watercooling bit without turning the PC on? I don't have the PSU bridging connector ...
 
Yeah, just plug in your pump to the PSU and jumpstart it with a paperclip. Green and Black wires
 
A ha, that probably doesnt help :p Might be quicker if you just hook it up to your other PSU, are you leak testing?
 
It's all going well so far, full reservoir, no leaks and no bubbles. Just some froth at the top of the reservoir. Do I need to worry about this?
 
All up and running, left it overnight and no leaks. Win 7 Pro 64bit installed, the long process of updates and installation begins!

Currently running at stock and the CPU is a nice and cool 36 degrees. I'll start overclocking later :)
 
Been running at 4.5GHz for a couple of days with no issues, CPU at a nice cool 39 Degrees at the moment. I'll try pushing it a bit more later on in the week :)
 
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