Help with watercooling

Bloker17

Bloker17

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Hello
Im planning to buy the watercooling kit (OcUK Tech Labs - V12 Watercooling Kit 360)
I was thinking to watercool my GPU (Titan X) but I have never done it before so here is my question
Is one radiator enough to keep my cpu + gpu and witch fitting should I use for 16/11 tubing ?
Is the EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black are correctly sized to 16/11 tubing and EK Water Blocks EK-FC Titan X - Acetal+Nickel ?
Thanks.
 
1) No the EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm Is a different size to the other fittings/tubing in that kit.
If your buying the kit you want other fittings that are 16/11 (7/16 ID 'inner diameter' 5/8 OD 'outer diameter')

2) A 360 rad will be okay for decent cooling.

3)What case do you have? This will help determine what size tubing you need, how many radiators you can have, and the sizes you can accommodate.
 
Thanks for the answer Im a bit confused with all this numbers :)
EK Water Blocks EK-CSQ Fitting 16/11mm G1/4 - Black Nickel I believe that is what I need :)
I have an corsair obsidian 750d.
 
You can fit the 360 in the top, a 240 or 280 in the front; and and 240 at the bottom.

I'd go for 360 top and 240 bottom, that way you can still have two pure front intake fans.

Do you have the drive cages installed?
 
If it were me, yes.
But that totally depends on how much money you want to spend on it. It can get very expensive.

But as I said, for your system I would recommend a 360 radiator in the top and 240 in the bottom. The waterblocks, fittings, coolant, reservoir, tubing colour and size are up to you. Just make sure the fittings you choose are the same size as your tubing.

If you haven't already take a look at these two threads, and watch some watercooling tutorial videos; such as this guide Jayztwocents made.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18290835

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18312749


Do lots of research, and put together some parts that are suitable for your pc .
When It comes to building a loop, plan it out and take your time.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. :)
 
So this is what Iam planning to get
OcUK Tech Labs - V12 Watercooling Kit 360
XSPC D5 Photon 270 Reservoir/Pump Combo
EK CoolStream RAD XTX (360)
EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (240)
EK Water Blocks EK-FC Titan X - Acetal+Nickel
EK Water Blocks EK-FC Titan X Backplate - Black
EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO - Acetal+Nickel
Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 16/11 - Clear
Mayhems X1 UV Red Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L
EK Water Blocks EK-CSQ Fitting 16/11mm G1/4 - Black Nickel x2
EK Water Blocks EK Water Blocks EK-CSQ Plug G1/4 - Nickel x2
XSPC Hose Cutter (0-25mm)
Is there anything else I should get ? ;)
 
I'd get 4 lots of the tubing (4 meters) just to be safe.

I think the 360 rad will need push pull to be effective, but at that point it'll be too thick and wont fit in the case.

Swap it out for this radiator https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-488-EK&groupid=962&catid=1523
Its in the dropdown box.

And swap the 240 with this
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-487-EK&groupid=962&catid=1523


Also, you'll need 10 fittings. 2 for the CPU block, 2 for the GPU block, 4 for the radiators and 2 for the reservoir.

Just out of curiosity, what fans do you plan on using for the rads?

Other than that, looks good. :)
 
First of all Thanks so much for Your help :)
I own 2 Air Series SP120 PWM High Performance Edition and 4 Air Series SP120 quiet edition. Do you think I should keep them and and use for rads ? and also how many EK-CSQ Plug G1/4 for closing the unused ports should I buy I know I need 2 for GPU waterblock but Iam not sure if I need any more :)
 
You wont need any plugs for the res because It come with one for the second inlet.

For the Titan block you'll need two. I'm surprised EK water blocks don't come with any G1/4 plugs tbh... :confused:

Put the 2 Air Series SP120 PWM High Performance Edition fans in the front, for general intake. Then buy another SP120 quiet edition and have 5 of them on radiators (3 on the 360, 2 on the 240).

Then you'll be golden. :cool: :D
 
Also forgot to add. Make the drain port at the bottom radiator, (the 240) I'd recommend some quick disconnects and a shut off value.

I'll look some up and post back later. :)
 


Here is a very basic diagram of what I mean. To empty the loop; you would simply hang the ball valve over a bottle/bucket, unscrew the end cap and turn the valve.

Just a quick Paint job, I hope you can understand it. :D
 
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