My first foray into watercooling.

[Kronos]

I most definitely agree. I assume that is rust?

To be honest if it means waiting and saving a while longer I would rather get quality components that are going to last.

 

[Kronos]

My apologies, they look different to the ones I got, just judged from the picture in the item description they were the same - which they aren't. The fittings I got were a dark nickel. Those look like they have either been stored poorly or the plating is of a poor finish.

The value fittings I got had a really course thread on them, made getting a bite on the thread really easy which is why I suggested them.

In which case, I would suggest going for the EK fittings

Oops crossed posts.

 

[Monkeyspaz5000]

I most definitely agree. I assume that is rust?

To be honest if it means waiting and saving a while longer I would rather get quality components that are going to last.

Not rust... parts of the metal basically peeled off.

When I re-do my loop at some point I'll defo be changing the connectors.

 

[pgi947]

Great,not keen on the case but I have no doubt there are plenty others to choose from.

I picked the case based on the knowledge that its cheap and I know it fits a 360 radiator without modifications

There are other WC ready cases, or cases that can be made WC ready with minor modification for around the same price area.

You could also explore the route of getting a CM690 II Advance case and using 2x240 radiators

 

[andybird123]

Need to add a pump, there's only a res listed ther

YOUR BASKET
1 x BitFenix Shinobi XL Full Tower Gaming Case - Black £104.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC670 GTX - Acetal CSQ £64.99
1 x XSPC RS360 120mm Radiator - Black £49
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supreme LTX - Plexi £29.99
1 x EK Reservoir Combo DCP 4.0 £24.98
1 x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.5
2 x Mayhems X1 Clear Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L £7.99 (£15.98)
2 x XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] High Flex Hose - Clear £2.99 (£5.98)
1 x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) £1.3
8 x OcUK Value 16/13mm 1/2"ID- 5/8"OD Compact Compression Fitting G/4" Thread - Silver £1.2 (£9.60)
Total : £333.00 (includes shipping : £14.75).

Great,not keen on the case but I have no doubt there are plenty others to choose from.

 

[pgi947]

Need to add a pump, there's only a res listed ther

Thats a fair point, I blame the picture for the res top showing a pump

 

[Kronos]

Will certainly keep a note of the suggestions, at least now I have some idea of components needed.Thanks all.

 

[james_2k]

you so dont need a tube cutter.. im sure he has a sharp knife or such lying around.

 

[Cleeecooo]

you so dont need a tube cutter.. im sure he has a sharp knife or such lying around.

A tubing cutter is the most consistent easy way to do it.

 

[pgi947]

you so dont need a tube cutter.. im sure he has a sharp knife or such lying around.

Correct, you probably don't need a pair, BUT they are handy to have, especially for beginners.

I just use a nice sharp pair of scissors.

 

[Monkeyspaz5000]

I would say use a tube cutter. Even with decent scissors it's a bit iffy!! I'll be getting one when I re-do my loop.

 

[james_2k]

indeed, but 8.50 is a waste if money is tight.

 

[jeff6475]

Scissors do a great job

 

[Cleeecooo]

indeed, but 8.50 is a waste if money is tight.

If money was really that tight, watercooling wasn't the best choice

 

[wissel]

Personally I would only use proper pipe cutters.

If the pipe isn't cut straight the chance of leaks is much, much higher. Just not worth the risk IMO for the sake of a few pounds in a plumbers merchant.

 

[james_2k]

money is an issue for watercooling as it is for most things. not everyone wants to spend tons


also scissors can get nice cuts too, if you have good ones. no need for custom hardware for cutting pipes which you will hardly do anyway