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[beefybarn]

Hi guys want to do my first watercooled build in the coming week but am lost what with everything on offer. I was wondering if one of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-078-XS&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat= would be a good start and is the kit good enough.

All help and guidance appreciated.

 

[Cleeecooo]

I presume you'll want to watercool the graphics card and expand your loop in the future?

If so, I'd recommend the OcUK kits instead as they are better for future upgrades

If you plan to stay CPU only, then the XSPC kit is a great starting point

 

[beefybarn]

Would only be the cpu as would'nt risk removing the stock cooler on my graphics card with my luck

 

[Cleeecooo]

Would only be the cpu as would'nt risk removing the stock cooler on my graphics card with my luck

If it was bought from OcUK, you can do it.

They say as long as it isn't noticeable, they'll RMA to manufacturer for you

 

[beefybarn]

Thought of using this coolant with it http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-010-MH&groupid=962&catid=1531&subcat= should go well with that fan controller you sold me

 

[Cleeecooo]

Good coolant... but not so good for 24/7 use

Ejoy the FC5

 

[beefybarn]

What coolant would you go for as it will be running 24/7.

 

[Sir SpankalotUK]

I am not the biggest fan of the xspc res pump combo but if you need to save the space then fair enough. I recently got the EK high flow kit it has really impressed me.

I tended to find that the xspc res pump combo would start sucking air through the system after about a 1cm drop in liquid level, so after 6 months the gurgling would start and the fill port meant I had to remove the front of my case which meant I had to move it, not ideal for what was my situation, I've since changed case and kit to a corsair 800d and a ekwb hf 360 kit

 

[Cleeecooo]

X1 or Pastel (mayhems)

Personally though, I go for distilled and then add mayhems dye in dropper bottles

 

[Cleeecooo]

I am not the biggest fan of the xspc res pump combo but if you need to save the space then fair enough. I recently got the EK high flow kit it has really impressed me.

I tended to find that the xspc res pump combo would start sucking air through the system after about a 1cm drop in liquid level, so after 6 months the gurgling would start and the fill port meant I had to remove the front of my case which meant I had to move it, not ideal for what was my situation, I've since changed case and kit to a corsair 800d and a ekwb hf 360 kit

Why didn't you just unscrew it from the drive bay, pull it out a little and then just top it up a bit?

 

[beefybarn]

Well its going in a 650d sat on my desk so accessing the fill port would not be a problem.

Was leaning towards the combo as i like my cases neat and tidy, im a little ocd

 

[Sir SpankalotUK]

Why didn't you just unscrew it from the drive bay, pull it out a little and then just top it up a bit?

same difference, I had a thermaltake case which had special sliders which would mean still removing the front of the case

 

[beefybarn]

Thanks for the advice guys, think i will give the kit a go and add some x1 coolant to it, cheers.

 

[Cleeecooo]

Thanks for the advice guys, think i will give the kit a go and add some x1 coolant to it, cheers.

2l to be safe

OcUK or XSPC?

 

[beefybarn]

Think xspc, just like the idea of the combo pump reservoir

 

[Cleeecooo]

Fair enough

Found it to be a little loud myself, but I'm too perfectionist

 

[beefybarn]

Well first attempt, once i get my confidence up will more than likely change it all just like i do everything else

 

[Cleeecooo]

If you plan on changin it later, you may aswell get the OcUK kit as the pump is better

 

[beefybarn]

Going to sound a right newbie here but got the xspc kit and would like to know which is inlet and outlet on the pump recervoir as its not marked, and help please.

 

[Cleeecooo]

I think the left is an inlet, but not certain

Just try it quickly with some water until someone else can give you a hand