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Please have a quick skeg at my watercooling basket; it's my first time getting my feet wet, and want to double check that I'm not going to run into any troubles, particularly with regards to fitting and tubing sizes.

I hvae made maybe 2 posts previously about going water-cooled, but had to put it off due to IRL things like buying a house and just generally being an adult .

But it's my birthday sunday, and the missus is going halfs with me :D

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £373.41
(includes shipping: £11.10)
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Also, ignoring the CableMod bits; is there anything I could save a bit of cash on and not loose much performance. Also, I have to ask, what should I use as a coolant, and would I need something like a kill coil in there?

Just realised that the pump/res combo is now out of stock. Recommendations on a replacement? I'd like to order today ideally so I can have a play at the weekend!

Thanks for your input!
 
You should really consider some sort of drain. Like a t-junction at, or near, the lowest part of the loop with either a bit of hose and some sort of end plug, or a ball valve (usually a bit more expensive).

It is not required by any means, but really convenient when you need to empty the system.
 
Your parts list looks fine only major issue is the tubing,you will want to switch your tubing to primochill as the xspc stuff has a plasticizing issues.


The pump/res your wanting is EOL and has been replaced with the revo series,they are functionally the same but look different and save a little space.When it comes to kill coils/biocide you will only need that if you plan on using DI in your loop,if you plan on using a premix coolant lie Mayhems you wont require them.

You could save £20 on your cpu block by going for a different variant of the Evo they all perform the same just the looks are different,then again you may have chose that particular block for its aesthetics to begin with.

Also could save a little money on the rad and get one with a lower FPI at the same time.

As mentioned above a drain port would be usefull,aswell as maybe a few rotary's just incase you need them.

Heres some things to consider

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £231.41
(includes shipping: £10.50)
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Thanks for the input! I wouldn't have had a clue about the tubing so glad that I asked!

The waterblock I'm set on. It gorgeous and goes with my build :D the only thing I'm a bit concerned about is drainage as mentioned, as I probably will add a 240 rad and my gpu into the mix later on.

For now though how does this look?

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £283.90
(includes shipping: £11.10)
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You are going to need a couple of fans. Get a jumper for the 24PIN cable to allow the power supply to just power the pump when you leak test.
If cost is an issue, you could get away with a cheaper 240 RAD, which is fine for CPU only. Also, have you considered the ek kit l240 r2.0, which is even cheaper and is a solid way to start water cooling. The DDC pump is decent (I use this one), but it does have a cheaper CPU block. The Vardar fans it comes with are excellent as well.
Drainage will be an issue later, but as long as you understand the implications of not having any, you should be OK for starting out (I did the same when I started)
 
I already have some suitable 140mm fans, and a 280 rad is the largest I can fit in the front so I figure I may as well get the larger rad now (since my 3770k can run hot when I add volts to it - which I plan to do as the frequency does scam well on my chip with moar volts) and then drop a 240 in the top later on.

Also from the research I've done the d5 is the stronger pump and also is quieter - if anyone can advise otherwise or comment further here feel free!

I know I mentioned cost, but I don't mind going for the better performance kit right now as I'm only paying half, unless we're looking at silly amounts of money!
 
Drainage I can manage with the single port on the bottom (?) of the rad, it will be fairly easy to get the rad hanging out the front of my case while it drains into a buck underneath
 
Where are you mounting the fans for the rad?
Do you have clearance from the roof of the case to the motherboard?
 
Sounds like you are all set. I picked the DDC because I have a MATX case and the pumps smaller size and great head pressure works in the limited space of the case. If I had a bigger case, I would go D5.
I recommend you get X1 with a colour. I use Blood Red X1 with my chrome Monsoon fittings and its just makes the rig look better to me.
Will the RAD ports be the lower then the D5? Rule of thumb is to drain at the lowest exit/entry of the loop.
 
The rad ports will be lower, as I'll be pulling the rad out of the front of the case (where it will be mounted) so I don't have to mess about inside, which makes it a lesser risk of spillage onto hardware.

I'm going for clear atm, I might consider a pastel colour in the future but I really think a clear coolant is going to work for my needs. Once I pick up the windowed side panel too I'll take some money shots for you all :)

Thanks everyone!
 
VKleita said:
Mister Turnip!

Looks good m8, yes yes post pics while installing I'm interested to see :)
Click to expand...

Will update thread on friday/saturday with piccys :D

Anyone got a spare windowed side panel for a fractal r4 they want to donate?

Hope I don't drown my PC right before Fallout 4 comes out, don't fancy playing it at lowly 1080p on a 750ti on the htpc lol.
 
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Just got my confirmation of delivery tomorrow; care package incoming to work! I was worried I might have missed the cut-off!

The guys out in the front of our dept. must hate me, there's a couple of senior managers there and they are always bringing me my parcels through hahaha. About twice a week on average I'd say :eek:
 
Just realised that those rotary fittings are black nickel :( I meant to change then over to plain nickel inkeeping with looks of the rest. Bugger!

Have posted in cust servs but I think it may be too late!
 
quick question, the bracket in this image that the pump/res i bought is attached to, should that have been in the box? Because it isn't, and I need one.

https://img.overclockers.co.uk/media/image/thumbnail/WC886EK_116623_800x800.jpg

Since it's in the product images on ocuk, and in the included in the box bit says mounting clip included and mounting mechanism included i would have assumed that this was in the box.
 
cheers uncle petey! It's kinda funny calling someone else that as I'm getting quite used to hearing it myself :)

Also whats the general consenus on washing kit out before use? is vinegar really neccessary still, or can I just blast a few gallons of council pop through the parts before use?
 
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