Res + GPU block help needed.

pastymuncher said:
It depends on your case really. If the rads are tucked out of the way, say at the top and front of the case, it should be easy enough to remove the motherboard with them in situ. Just plan your tubing well so it will allow you to do it. If you just change the cpu (not many do these days) just undo the mounting screws and swing the block out of the way. Tying it back is a good idea so it doesn't drop down on the exposed socket. Drop the new cpu in with tim already applied and refit the block. Same process with the gpu when using a universal block.

It's simple for me because all I have in the actual pc are the cpu and gpu blocks with a bit of tubing. My pumps are in a box along with the small psu that powers them and the fans and my two rads are in another filtered box sitting in a windowsill sucking in the cooler air from outside. :D:D:D
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Yeah I've read about and seen pictures of that! Personally i like to have everything in one area. But i can imagine it's a lot cooler.

Yeah i am yet to do any planning on my loop where tubes are going etc. I will probably need to buy a new case but i'm sure i'll make something work. I'm really nervous though.. water and computer components is a very scary thought!

Am i right in that the XSPC tubing has gone down hill and to not use it? Primochill is currently out of stock on clear :(
 
IIRC your current case is really impratical for WC,its defiantly worth getting a new case now before you start building your loop IMO.Less hassle and will prob save money in the long run on rads/fittings ect
 
MrMD said:
IIRC your current case is really impratical for WC,its defiantly worth getting a new case now before you start building your loop IMO.Less hassle and will prob save money in the long run on rads/fittings ect
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Yeah i'm fairly sure it is but I've got rad and sizes of stuff, and have measured it up where i want things to go and it will all fit, i just haven't looked properly at a route for the tube. If it doesn't i'll just buy a new case. I just like this case as it looks plain and simple and i like the door, although it's absolutely useless as i don't have a DVD drive so it just stays closed.

I can fit two 240mm rad in it, one in the front and one up top, i just have to mount the top one outside with the pipes running into the top (there are already holes for this)

And at the end of the day, i like cutting stuff up and making it fit, if it literally will not fit no matter what, then new case. If it does, then great until i get bored of it and move it all out into a new one :)
 
savagesam117 said:
Yeah I've read about and seen pictures of that! Personally i like to have everything in one area. But i can imagine it's a lot cooler.

Yeah i am yet to do any planning on my loop where tubes are going etc. I will probably need to buy a new case but i'm sure i'll make something work. I'm really nervous though.. water and computer components is a very scary thought!

Am i right in that the XSPC tubing has gone down hill and to not use it? Primochill is currently out of stock on clear :(
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All you need to do is take your time. If you are using compression fittings it's extremely unlikely to leak as long as they are the correct size for the tubing. Fitting the blocks themselves is no different to changing a cooler. When it's all assembled make sure to bleed it thoughly, personally I shake my case like it's a cocktail shaker while tipping it in every possible direction. My rad box is easier as the two rads are mounted as if they are standing on their sides, one above the other. The water comes in the bottom port of the bottom rad, through the rad and out the top port into the bottom port of the top rad and then back to the res from the top port of the top rad. All I have to do is tip it a couple of times and they are bled. When filling, bleeding and leak testing, disconnect all power from the motherboard and gpu so that if you do get a leak nothing bad can happen. You should use a non-conductive fluid anyway.

Avoid XSPC tubing like the plague. I had it leak plasticiser into my loop twice, three months apart and it was a nightmare to get out of everything. I am on Primochill now and so far so good.

You could hang a rad off the rear of the case. If you get a old 120mm fan and cut the motor out so you are just left with the frame you can use that as a spacer to get the rad away from the back of the case.

My loop is set up like it is with the rads in a box because my computer room is two cupboards knocked into one (6 foot x5 foot, small but big enough) and I needed to get the heat out as I was on Sli 6800GT at the time and it got very hot in here. I have a window at the top of the stairs outside my room so it seemed logical to make use of it. Persuading the wife to let me was difficult but that's another story. :D:D:D
 
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I want to have mine running like this -

Pump > Res > Rad > CPU > GPU > Rad > Back to the pump. But then it goes through two rads not doing anything until then the heat from the cpu will be put through the gpu then back, would this be alright? It doesn't seem the best way to do it but without having all the parts here obviously i won't get the best idea.

Yes, i will be using compression, they look like the best and i've used the same thing when plumbing.

Would i need another 120mm? Seems a bit excessive. I will already have 2 240mm.
And i need to get one of them PSU things, or can i just unplug them cables from the psu?

And one last question, then i'm all sorted and know what i'm getting. What fluid? I want red :D
 
Your res has to go before the pump,this is mandatory :) the order of everything else really doesnt matter too much,as after a while during high load the water temperatures become uniform throughout the loop anyways.

Which pump did you end up getting?
 
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I do find it a little silly that you have to buy extra fittings for a universal block, defeats the objective of it but hey ho, they are only a couple of quid.

@spoffle I'm assuming you had to buy them for yours, which size did you use? R600 (54 x 54mm)

What's the best way to split a loop then so you don't have to keep draining it to replace parts. I rarely upgrade so it won't bother me too much but still.
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Oh I didn't have to buy adapters for mine, the VGA Supreme waterblocks don't need them. The only thing I had to do was make and use a copper shim when I had them on my 7950s.

They just fit straight on to the 290X cards.
 
We were talking about the Thermosphere and EK's new direction of making you buy adaptors instead of being truly universal like yours.
 
savagesam117 said:
I want to have mine running like this -

Pump > Res > Rad > CPU > GPU > Rad > Back to the pump. But then it goes through two rads not doing anything until then the heat from the cpu will be put through the gpu then back, would this be alright? It doesn't seem the best way to do it but without having all the parts here obviously i won't get the best idea.

Yes, i will be using compression, they look like the best and i've used the same thing when plumbing.

Would i need another 120mm? Seems a bit excessive. I will already have 2 240mm.
And i need to get one of them PSU things, or can i just unplug them cables from the psu?

And one last question, then i'm all sorted and know what i'm getting. What fluid? I want red :D
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Start from the bottom and work your way up to make things easier for bleeding as well. Res>pump>gpu>cpu>rad>rad>back to res. Putting the gpu before the cpu should make little to no difference to cpu temps. After a few hours gaming I only have a water temperature difference of 1 degree C between the outlet and inlet to my case.

To start the psu you just need to do the paperclip trick on the 24 pin connector or for ease you could buy one of those plug in ones that do the same thing.

For fluid take a look at Mayhems range. Blood red looks very good. It also has all the additives you need so no messing around with kill coils.
 
pastymuncher said:
We were talking about the Thermosphere and EK's new direction of making you buy adaptors instead of being truly universal like yours.
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Yeah I know, but he directly asked me if I had to buy any adapters.

Sam, I've found that having everything in parallel block wise makes for the easiest way of changing things. I've got my GPUs and CPU all in parallel, which reduces flow but all my temps are more than good enough whilst being very quiet as I have most of my fans on reducers or a fan controller.
 
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spoffle said:
Yeah I know, but he directly asked me if I had to buy any adapters.
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When I wrote it I thought you had the thermosphere but when I read back through I saw you had the other one. I've found the ones I need so they are on order now :)

Having a look at how everything is going to sit, it would be easier for me to run it series.

pastymuncher said:
Start from the bottom and work your way up to make things easier for bleeding as well. Res>pump>gpu>cpu>rad>rad>back to res. Putting the gpu before the cpu should make little to no difference to cpu temps. After a few hours gaming I only have a water temperature difference of 1 degree C between the outlet and inlet to my case.

To start the psu you just need to do the paperclip trick on the 24 pin connector or for ease you could buy one of those plug in ones that do the same thing.

For fluid take a look at Mayhems range. Blood red looks very good. It also has all the additives you need so no messing around with kill coils.
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Okay, I need to start planning my tubing route and what fittings I want so I will keep that in mind. As long as I see a drop in temps I'm not fussed about 1/2c to be honest :p

Okay, I'll just buy a plug thing. Seems easier!

Ooo, I like that colour. Is 1ltr enough for a full loop? It doesn't seem like an awful lot.
 
I doubt that 1ltr will be enough, best buy 2 just in case. My loop is 3.5ltrs so I bought in bulk (5ltr container) direct from Mayhems.
 
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