Help planning custom loop [First Timer!!]

coldfused · 16 Aug 2011 at 11:20

Hey guys, I've been slowly amassing the parts for a custom loop but I need some help with choosing fittings and just checking whether or not I've overlooked something.

First of all, I'm only planning to cool an overclocked i5-2500k only. I have a non-reference 560Ti which I can't cool yet.

So far I've sourced:
* Primoflex Black Hose – ½” ID ¾ OD
* Swiftech MCP655 Pump (similar to Laing D5)
* Black Ice GTX Extreme 240 Radiator

I'm going to buy (soon):
* Bitspower compression fittings
* EK HF Nickel S1555 Block
* EK Multioption 250 Reservoir

Here's what my loop will look like in theory(updated):

Is this OK? or am i missing something?
Also would anyone know if a Corsair 600T can house the GTX240 Radiator at the top of the case? Its quite thick and I'm not sure if it'll interfere with the motherboard.

Thanks in advance for your help!

dfour · 16 Aug 2011 at 12:03

The pictures not coming up for me. The stuff you have looks good. You could also add a EK VGA Supreme Universal Water Block for cooling the 560Ti and get some ram sinks for the power mosfets. Also unless you really want the bitspower fittings (they are good and look nice) you can get cheaper ones but it looks like overclockers dont stock there own any more.

Also consider gettting the EK d5 X top. They improve te flow and head preasure over the standard top.

Cleeecooo · 16 Aug 2011 at 12:09

dfour said:
EK VGA Supreme Universal Water Block for cooling the 560Ti and get some ram sinks for the power mosfets. Also unless you really want the bitspower fittings (they are good and look nice) you can get cheaper ones but it looks like overclockers dont stock there own any more.

+1

Also consider gettting the EK d5 X top. They improve te flow and head preasure over the standard top.

The pump comes with the top

Just so you know, the pump is the wrong way round in your pic, the inlet and outlet (just thought i'd point that out

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Other than that it all looks good

coldfused · 16 Aug 2011 at 13:01

dfour said:
Also unless you really want the bitspower fittings (they are good and look nice) you can get cheaper ones but it looks like overclockers dont stock there own any more.

Bitspower are expensive, but I've heard its good quality compared to generic ones. Which other fittings would you recommend?

Cleeecooo said:
Just so you know, the pump is the wrong way round in your pic, the inlet and outlet (just thought i'd point that out )

Good point - I forgot about that, I guess I need a 90 degree fitting (from the reservoir onto the inlet)?

EDIT: Picture Updated

Cleeecooo · 16 Aug 2011 at 13:08

coldfused said:
Bitspower are expensive, but I've heard its good quality compared to generic ones. Which other fittings would you recommend?

I have EK ones, but the bitspower ones really are brilliant!

Good point - I forgot about that, I guess I need a 90 degree fitting (from the reservoir onto the inlet)?
you can just put the pump facing up

JeffyB · 16 Aug 2011 at 13:11

Just a heads up 45/90 rotaries are flow killers, i just removed all mine and my flow near doubled. If you can do the loop without them i would. Your going to need some decent fans to get the best out of the gtx rad as it has a high fpi (fins per inch) scythe gt's are tried and tested, i'd opt for the 1850rpm versions. Everything else looks good.

coldfused · 16 Aug 2011 at 13:52

JeffyB said:
Just a heads up 45/90 rotaries are flow killers, i just removed all mine and my flow near doubled.

I'll try that. 90 deg fittings are really expensive.... £16 :O

JeffyB said:
Your going to need some decent fans to get the best out of the gtx rad as it has a high fpi (fins per inch) scythe gt's are tried and tested, i'd opt for the 1850rpm versions. Everything else looks good.

Already going for the Sycthe GT 1850, forgot to mention

Cleeecooo · 16 Aug 2011 at 15:14

coldfused said:
I'll try that. 90 deg fittings are really expensive.... £16 :O

Get good quality tubing like Tygon as it kinks less

dfour · 16 Aug 2011 at 15:52

Cleeecooo said:
Get good quality tubing like Tygon as it kinks less

Either that or use anti kink coils as they are superb. Just make sure you order the correct size

I couldnt see the picture at work and the OP never mentioned he had the EK top just the pump.

Cleeecooo · 16 Aug 2011 at 16:18

dfour said:
Either that or use anti kink coils as they are superb. Just make sure you order the correct size

I couldnt see the picture at work and the OP never mentioned he had the EK top just the pump.

oh, it was in the pic

Anti kink's can look ugly so I don't use them

coldfused · 17 Aug 2011 at 13:16

I agree, anti-kink coils look bad lol.
Umm... where do you fill the loop, is it through the top of the reservoir?

dfour · 17 Aug 2011 at 16:51