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As you probably aware, I am slightly obsessed with itx builds
As of yet I was only able to push the limits with the traditional air cooling, such as this project:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18692651
I've decided to take it up a notch and do a custom WC loop in a small ITX case
My first WC loop in a confined space..
For this project I've decided to use some of the bits from an earlier project:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18712845
And here what became of it!
Case was the:https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cougar-qbx-mini-itx-cube-chassis-black-ca-013-cu.html
All the plastic shielding was stripped, top and front. Bottom had to stay in order to retain the filtering. 80mm mesh added to the front:
When it came to choose a res/pump I've decided to go for:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/laing-18w-ddc-pump-12v-ddc-1t-plus-wc-047-ac.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-blocks-ek-ddc-heatsink-housing-black-wc-484-ek.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/bitspower-ddc-mini-water-tank-wc-306-bp.html
Problem was finding a space for it and so I did. Had to drill a few holes and it became a very snug fit:
GPU used was GTX 980 along with this block:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-blocks-ek-fc980-gtx-acetal-wc-652-ek.html
As there was no room in the case I had to flip it up and secure somehow:
Drilled 2 holes to bolt it to the case. Also cutouts for the HDMI and DVI
Ziptie to support the other side of the card
Pci-e ribbon cable to flip the card up
The overview. single rad on top dual rad bottom
Also Filtered
End result
Guys please do comment/suggest as feedback is most appreciated. As mentioned first ever WC build don't be harsh!
Other MISC items used are akasa apache fans, phobia 90 degree fittings, monsoon fittings, mayhems pre-mixed liquid and tubing
As you probably aware, I am slightly obsessed with itx builds
As of yet I was only able to push the limits with the traditional air cooling, such as this project:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18692651
I've decided to take it up a notch and do a custom WC loop in a small ITX case
My first WC loop in a confined space..
For this project I've decided to use some of the bits from an earlier project:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18712845
And here what became of it!
Case was the:https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cougar-qbx-mini-itx-cube-chassis-black-ca-013-cu.html
All the plastic shielding was stripped, top and front. Bottom had to stay in order to retain the filtering. 80mm mesh added to the front:
When it came to choose a res/pump I've decided to go for:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/laing-18w-ddc-pump-12v-ddc-1t-plus-wc-047-ac.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-blocks-ek-ddc-heatsink-housing-black-wc-484-ek.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/bitspower-ddc-mini-water-tank-wc-306-bp.html
Problem was finding a space for it and so I did. Had to drill a few holes and it became a very snug fit:
GPU used was GTX 980 along with this block:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-blocks-ek-fc980-gtx-acetal-wc-652-ek.html
As there was no room in the case I had to flip it up and secure somehow:
Drilled 2 holes to bolt it to the case. Also cutouts for the HDMI and DVI
Ziptie to support the other side of the card
Pci-e ribbon cable to flip the card up
The overview. single rad on top dual rad bottom
Also Filtered
End result
Guys please do comment/suggest as feedback is most appreciated. As mentioned first ever WC build don't be harsh!
Other MISC items used are akasa apache fans, phobia 90 degree fittings, monsoon fittings, mayhems pre-mixed liquid and tubing
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