HELP, first time w/cooling

RHS · 16 Oct 2013 at 16:44

I would recommend retiring your case. The Antec P180 is not am ideal platfom for a custom water cooling loop esp since you want to cool the CPU & GPU. You would need 3 x 120mm rads to provide cooling and maybe a 4th 120mm rad which would probably clash at the back of the case with the CPU. I had an Antec P193 case, which is great for aircooling but poor for watercooling.

You could certainly get away with CPU cooling using an all in one closed loop system off the shelf. To do watercooling properly you will probably need a budget in the region of £400-£500 quid, so its not cheap.

I am in the process of building a custom loop as a first timer, so I might start a build log to help others out.

In terms of cases I went for a NZXT Switch 810 Ultra Tower Case its not bad for the price.

For compatable GPU blocks for your GFX card check out this link from EK http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/

Andy_1995 · 16 Oct 2013 at 16:48

This is a rough idea of what i am getting (not sure on the connectors).

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/viewcart.php

Any tips or advice on what to change such as fans, connectors or anything else

Andy_1995 · 16 Oct 2013 at 16:56

RHS said:
I would recommend retiring your case. The Antec P180 is not am ideal platfom for a custom water cooling loop esp since you want to cool the CPU & GPU. You would need 3 x 120mm rads to provide cooling and maybe a 4th 120mm rad which would probably clash at the back of the case with the CPU. I had an Antec P193 case, which is great for aircooling but poor for watercooling./[/url]

I am considering a new case atm,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-143-CS&groupid=2362&catid=2280

I was looking at this one but not sure?

Avenged7Fold · 16 Oct 2013 at 17:09

The 540 is sweet.

Do eeeeeeeeeet!

I am getting one and already own other quality Corsair cases like the 650D and 800D

Alz_D · 16 Oct 2013 at 17:51

Avenged7Fold said:
The 540 is sweet.

Do eeeeeeeeeet!

This sounds like a plan

Andy_1995 · 16 Oct 2013 at 21:03

wasn't too sure about that case for watercooling but I think it would be perfect no hard drives or psu in the way.

can anyone look over the list I made of components to buy and let me know what they think

?

Uncle Petey · 16 Oct 2013 at 21:13

The link you posted won't show what's in your basket, it'll show the basket of whoever clicks it

Follow these instructions to post a basket here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18371076

Andy_1995 · 16 Oct 2013 at 21:21

Uncle Petey said:
The link you posted won't show what's in your basket, it'll show the basket of whoever clicks it

Follow these instructions to post a basket here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18371076

Got it thanks mate

This is the basket i put together earlier anyone give me some tips?

YOUR BASKET
1 x Watercool Heatkiller GPU-X³ 79X0 - XFX Edition £89.99
1 x XSPC X2O 750 Dual Bayres/Pump (Black) V4 £59.98
1 x XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock (Intel) £51.98
1 x Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator GTX-Lite 360 £50.99
3 x Corsair AF120 Performance Series Low Noise High Airflow - Single Pack (CO-9050003-WW) £13.99 (£41.97)
2 x Aqua Computer Double Protect Ultra 1l £8.99 (£17.98)
1 x XSPC HighFlex Hose 7/16" ID, 5/8" OD, 15.9/11.1mm, 2m, Blue/UV Blue £5.99
1 x XSPC HighFlex Hose 7/16" ID, 5/8" OD, 15.9/11.1mm, 2m, Black £5.99
10 x XSPC G1/4" to 7/16" ID, 5/8" OD Compression Fitting (Black Chrome) £2.99 (£29.90)
Total : £366.74 (includes shipping : £10.00).

Alz_D · 16 Oct 2013 at 22:18

All looks good. Glad there is a block available for your gpu! Personal preference would be primochill tubing - having used it I can vouch it is top quality. I also have mayhems clear X1 as my fluid now and I also have opted for coloured tubing. Of you are thinking about adding more in the future - maybe xfire cards or anything like that it may be worth paying a bit more for the res with the D5. Otherwise what you have looks good.

lukext · 16 Oct 2013 at 22:26

+1 recommendation for Mayhems X1 fluid.

Regarding fans, don't go for the AF series. They are high airflow low static pressure. For radiators you want high static pressure to push the air through. Go for the SP120s or if your not tooooo fused about looks, go for the Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1450 or 1850.

Andy_1995 · 16 Oct 2013 at 22:28

i'm glad theres one too, thought I would have to get just a core block. Good idea on the res mate saves me some money too

Andy_1995 · 16 Oct 2013 at 22:30

lukext said:
+1 recommendation for Mayhems X1 fluid.

Regarding fans, don't go for the AF series. They are high airflow low static pressure. For radiators you want high static pressure to push the air through. Go for the SP120s or if your not tooooo fused about looks, go for the Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1450 or 1850.

Looks arn't important tbh, because it will be out of the case, I'm just looking for the best airflow and low temps.

Avenged7Fold · 16 Oct 2013 at 22:48

Dont get AFs because:

Luckily the Corsair 540 already comes with a set of AF140s!

As for radiator fans, grab anything with decent static pressure and half decent air flow. Scythes and SPs have been mentions and are recognized as some of the best for radiators, being able to pass air efficiently through very tick rads or high fpi rads.

Alz_D · 16 Oct 2013 at 23:00

Shoulda spotted the fans. Downside to replying on the iPhone. Yeah the sp's are the ones I have. Not as quiet as the scythes GT but on my fan controller they are fine.

Andy_1995 · 16 Oct 2013 at 23:11

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-057-AK&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=4

what about a few of these?

I have 2 already cooling down my cpu and they are doing the job.
Very quiet also.

Avenged7Fold · 16 Oct 2013 at 23:24

The specs are fine (though i wouldn't trust many fan specs, i would trust akaska apache fans).

If you like the ones you already have, then get another set if it stops you from worrying about sound levels when it is all fixed up and finished.

Andy_1995 · 17 Oct 2013 at 19:55

I was looking at this case and was wondering if you can put a 360 rad on top, I have been looking all over but no-one can answer.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-062-AE&groupid=2362&catid=2226

Avenged7Fold · 17 Oct 2013 at 20:31

Doesn't look like you can fit a 360 rad on the roof without a bit of modding.

Ragnahex · 17 Oct 2013 at 20:37

just checked for you (my mrs has that case) there isn't a lot of space from the top of the mobo to the top fan already in place. It would be very difficult

Andy_1995 · 17 Oct 2013 at 21:24

thanks, just wanted that case so it would go with the colour of the loop i'm doing

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any suggestions on a case no more than £130 ?