Ft02 loop Q&A

[Baron C]

Hi
I'm in the gradual process of putting together the parts for a loop.
I'm going to be watercooling for the first time in my Ft02.
Loop will encompass CPU and GPU. Thanks to SpaceMonkey for the tips etc.

Case has already been modded with hdd removed. Going to look at new rivets and screws for the case, and sleeving. oh lord grant me the patience to sleeve, as colour-x looks sexy!
Currently waiting for MDPC . (forgot password on account, I was sent token, entered it, but nothing happened afterward, all a bit confusing tbh)Bless my girlfriend for her Christmas present, sleeving etc from MDPC

Currently my system build:

i5 3570k overclocked to 4.5ghz (temps at low 30degrees on idle)note; 8pack assisted OC.

Asus maximus V Gene z77 board (8pack recommended)

Corsair 8gb 1600
Noctua NH-D14

Evga 670 FTW ( sli in August)

Psu corsair Ax750 (will upgrade for sli to 850w)


Watercooling components

Radiator; SR1 560 hardwarelabs i looked at magicool, but was told the SR1 was very good in comparison.

Fans ; (suggestions for quiet running)

Pump; D5 ( suggestions?)

Pump top; (suggestions)

res; Tube res ( suggestions)

Tubing; Tygon or xspc

CPU and GPU; looking at Raystorm for both, I'm loving the led lighting.

Fittings; Probably bitspower.

Question#1
Will the radiator do a good job in cooling the loop. Novice question , but I do want better performance than my current system?

Question#2
The reason for a tube res is that I have a M-ATX board so I have a lovely bit of space, about 10cm of width and 20cm of height which would fit a tube. I did look at the aquacomputer Aqualis pump and res tube combo. Depends on its total size?
Other good tube res?
ill upload a picture to show what I mean later tonight.

Question#3
my 750w psu should cover things pre SLI ?


Sorry for being kind of standard post at this stage.i'm sure I'll come crying for help when installling the gear. Thread will save me time in future.

I looked into copper piping instead of plastic tubing. I couldn't be bovvered!

 

[Space Monkey]

Hey mate,

Ref: is the rad enough to cool, normal advice is 120mm per component and 120mm over, so a 2 part loop is 360, sli loop is 480 and you (we) have 560mm so it's going to be enough, also the SR1 is one of the best rads out there

I've gone for the 140mm Silverstone Air Penetrator fans on a fan controller, its also a low fpi rad so it deals well with low speed fans, thus keeping the noise down

I've also done a little mod where the rad sits on little legs so that the fans are underneath (drawing cold air in from the base), also because the base of the FT02 has little bumps where the fans need to be slightly elevated to stop them getting caught! Got some pics if you need them?

 

[Baron C]

Hey mate,

Ref: is the rad enough to cool, normal advice is 120mm per component and 120mm over, so a 2 part loop is 360, sli loop is 480 and you (we) have 560mm so it's going to be enough, also the SR1 is one of the best rads out there

I've gone for the 140mm Silverstone Air Penetrator fans on a fan controller, its also a low fpi rad so it deals well with low speed fans, thus keeping the noise down

I've also done a little mod where the rad sits on little legs so that the fans are underneath (drawing cold air in from the base), also because the base of the FT02 has little bumps where the fans need to be slightly elevated to stop them getting caught! Got some pics if you need them?

hi matey, happy new year

Thanks as always space

I remember you mentioned the stands for fans, a pic would appreciated.

The missus even bought me a heat gun!!!

 

[Baron C]

Can you have too much LED?

My mobo has a red LED river motif on it.

I'm considering,
CPU block; xspc raystorm LED
GPU block; xspc raystorm LED

If I get a Tube res also with LED (aquacomputer aqualis do the D5/tube res combo.
Is that overkill on the LED?

 

[Baron C]

Aquacomputer Aqualis Tube res and D5 Aqualis pump adapter ordered and on its way...yay!
Just waiting for Overclockers to stock a D5 without top.

CPU block; got it down to 2choices.
1) raystorm block (the LED one)
2) raystorm chrome bracket.

I decided against the Kryos range, for looks.

GPU block
1) Xspc razor 680 block (led)


What if I were to use an external radiator?
I could feed into the case through the PCI slot using a koolance PCI Lbracket.
I could run tubing out the back with wires to a free standing rad.
This way I could get hold of a massive radiator.

My only problem would be how I would be able to run fans for the radiator, would I need uber long fan wires.

Thoughts?

 

[OptimaLnrg]

I run external from an rv02 but now my plans have changed I regret not going internal.

you can do it, although pci slots sounds tight. the case has watercooling grommets on the floor below the psu but these are also in a tight slace tbh. I drilled bulkhead holes into mine. will upload pic when I'm home tonight.

when I convert to internal im thinking I can either mount a res on the back of the case or just use blanks on th bulkheads.

 

[Baron C]

I run external from an rv02 but now my plans have changed I regret not going internal.

you can do it, although pci slots sounds tight. the case has watercooling grommets on the floor below the psu but these are also in a tight slace tbh. I drilled bulkhead holes into mine. will upload pic when I'm home tonight.

when I convert to internal im thinking I can either mount a res on the back of the case or just use blanks on the bulkheads.

No need to go to the trouble of pics, I found the grommets.
It was worth considering, but the more I thought about it.. going to go internal. It does look better, and the thought of tubes running along out the back of the case feels inelegant.

I'll attach my tube res/D5 combo onto the side of the HDD cage, gives it a prominent position.