Just at the research stage at the moment, but planning on doing a custom loop in a Parvum M1.0, which has space for a 360 + 240 rad, front and top. I will have an X99 5820k and Nvidia 1080 in the loop, both OC'd hopefully.
I plan on sticking with EK components, unless someone can suggest a good reason not to? Their rads seem to get some of the best reviews, and I plan on going with an EK block on the 1080, so would seem to make sense to keep it all consistent?
Wanted to clarify a couple of things regards component choice though...
1.) The Parvum states a 65mm clearance for both rads+fans. Given most fans are around 25mm, that would mean I'd need a rad less than 40mm, which leaves either the EK-CoolStream PE 360 or EK-CoolStream SE 360 for the front, and either the EK-CoolStream PE 240 or EK-CoolStream SE 240 for the top. Which is the best choice here?
2.) I am somewhat clueless as to the best pump/reservoir choice. Is EK the best way to go here? I'm a bit unsure with the various sizes available and what difference this makes.
3.) I still need to figure out fittings etc. but I am planning on using PETG tubing, but again it would seem to make sense to stick with EK for these?
4.) I will probably be sticking with distilled water and using a silver kill coil, primarily because I want to keep maintenance to a minimum. Are there coloured options which offer similar hassle free operation? I certainly am staying away from anything too crazy, as I've heard the vibrant colours you see in many show builds can need changing far more regularly.
I plan on sticking with EK components, unless someone can suggest a good reason not to? Their rads seem to get some of the best reviews, and I plan on going with an EK block on the 1080, so would seem to make sense to keep it all consistent?
Wanted to clarify a couple of things regards component choice though...
1.) The Parvum states a 65mm clearance for both rads+fans. Given most fans are around 25mm, that would mean I'd need a rad less than 40mm, which leaves either the EK-CoolStream PE 360 or EK-CoolStream SE 360 for the front, and either the EK-CoolStream PE 240 or EK-CoolStream SE 240 for the top. Which is the best choice here?
2.) I am somewhat clueless as to the best pump/reservoir choice. Is EK the best way to go here? I'm a bit unsure with the various sizes available and what difference this makes.
3.) I still need to figure out fittings etc. but I am planning on using PETG tubing, but again it would seem to make sense to stick with EK for these?
4.) I will probably be sticking with distilled water and using a silver kill coil, primarily because I want to keep maintenance to a minimum. Are there coloured options which offer similar hassle free operation? I certainly am staying away from anything too crazy, as I've heard the vibrant colours you see in many show builds can need changing far more regularly.
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