How cheap can a full loop be done?

[infernox]

Looking for a new build soon and wan't to look into watercooling.

How much would a full EK and bitspower loop cost me?

I'm not wanting to go uber cheap.

Also, What rad can you fit in the Parvum MATX 2.0?

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

Used from the MM a CPU loop can be done for around £80-100 but that won't necessarily include Bitspower fittings. Using new parts you're looking at £200-250

To add a GPU that's another ~£80 for the block and maybe £30-50 to allow for the bigger rad needed and extra fittings.

It's all a bit vague I know but without knowing what exactly you intend to cool it will be

Also this assumes no fancy QDC's and dual loop madness or fan controllers. They all add up!

 

[infernox]

I want the 3570 under. the 280x and thats it. You can fit a 360 in the roof I think so it would go there.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

The "big" components are fairly fixed and the costs don't really change. It's all the hidden extras like fittings and fans that can add an extra £150 easily if you buy new.

 

[Uncle Petey]

The case will only run 2x240 rads unless you get a custom one made for you.

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

This should give some idea, I have no idea what will fit in a Parvum so you may need to switch out the 360 for 2x240's. Also the colour is neutral but you can have any colour tubing/fluid/fittings for minimal change in price
YOUR BASKET
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-DCP 4.0 X-RES (Incl. Pump) £79.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC7970/R9 280X - Acetal + Nickel CSQ £79.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream PE 360 (Triple) £49.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy £49.99
8 x Bitspower Premium G1/4" Black Matte High Flow 7/16" ID (5/8" OD) Compression Fitting £6.98 (£55.84)
2 x Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 16/11 - Clear £5.99 (£11.98)
1 x Mayhems Ultra Pure H20 Watercooling Fluid 1L £4.99
Total : £342.41 (includes shipping : £8.00).





Also factor in a couple of rotary angle fittings at a tenner a go + a fan controller.

Hope that gives you some idea

 

[infernox]

Cheaper than I thought. green extensions and pastel green coolant on a sniper mobo. Green here I come

 

[Sem]

LOL mine came up to around £500

after initially setting a budget of around 350

cooling a 2700k and 780s SLI

 

[Tonester0011]

My Parvum rig cost a few quid
You can get it done pretty cheaply though

 

[Avenged7Fold]

My builds started getting expensive when i started throwing in the more aesthetic blocks like nb, sb, RAM and VRM blocks. My single GPU main rig has 5 blocks on it with a ton of angle fittings!

 

[jimbaw]

if you look at second hand stuff, there are awesome deals to be made. I got a 240 rad, an EK supremacy, tubing, fitting and a D5 pump for £80

 

[Tonester0011]

My builds started getting expensive when i started throwing in the more aesthetic blocks like nb, sb, RAM and VRM blocks. My single GPU main rig has 5 blocks on it with a ton of angle fittings!

It's the fittings that soon add up
If you're using BP fittings and using 10-15 angles, yeah starts to cost a few

They do look good however!

 

[infernox]

I wan't straight lines. Does that mean $$$ with regards to fittings? haha.

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

Sure does, EK compressions are cheaper and good quality. Loops can look sweet so long as the runs aren't too long. If you want straight lines then you'll want to look at acrylic

 

[Avenged7Fold]

Acrylic is no more expensive from EK tbh. Quality fittings and fairly easy to use!

The better you are at bends the less $$$ to be spent on angle fittings on acrylic builds!