someone please help (water cooling)

[42Oblazeit6969]

Hi guys! first off im posting here as i have insufficient privileges to post in watercooling thread. okay so, i have a corsair carbide spec-01 mid tower case, i7 6700k and msi 1070 gpu. I would like a full custom loop all done by me, the only problem is i have never done it. Can anyone help picking the components? Not because im lazy but i really have no idea where to start, i know that i cant fit a 360 radiator, but i could fit two 240s, i have a really warm room, temperatures go high af, thanks in advance!

 

[Daaaveee]

I would try the configurator on the OcUK Store to begin with:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/water-cooling-configurator-wc-144-tl.html

 

[42Oblazeit6969]

oh, thank you!

 

[HoneyBadger]

You need to make some decisions on your loop, in terms of whether you want to go hardline tubing or soft, that will dictate what fixings you need, sounds like you've had a thought about radiators.

Defaintely try the configurator though. Also the EK website has a "First time water cooler" section with a wizard of bits you'll need, use that too.

 

[42Oblazeit6969]

yes, forgot to mention, i was thinking about soft tubing

 

[Legend]

I'd definitely use the EK Configurator on their site. You will find buying on OCUK cheaper, but use their configurator to determine what parts you'll need. Soft tubing will definitely be less hassle for your first build than hard.

 

[Brizzles]

Based on a single 360 radiator ;



EK Water Blocks EK-FC1080/ 1070/ 1060 GTX TF6 MSI Backplate - Black
Stock Code WC-9BB-EK
1
£24.95*



EK Water Blocks EK-FC1080/ 1070/ 1060 GTX TF6 MSI - Acetal+Nickel
Stock Code WC-9AT-EK
1
£101.99*




EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO
Stock Code WC-637-EK
1
£54.95*



EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream PE 360 (Triple)
Stock Code WC-488-EK
1
£69.95*



EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 10/16mm - Elox Black
Stock Code WC-781-EK
12 @ £4.99*
£59.88*



Mayhems Ultra Clear Watercooling Tubing (3/8 - 5/8) 16/10mm - 1m
Stock Code WC-114-MH
3 @ £2.45*
£7.35*



EK Water Blocks EK-AF Ball Valve (10mm) G14 - Black
Stock Code WC-901-EK
1
£14.99*



EK Water Blocks EK-CSQ Plug G1/4 (for EK-Badge) - Black
Stock Code WC-617-EK
1
£3.49*



EK Water Blocks EK-AF T-Splitter 3F G14 - Nickel
Stock Code WC-944-EK
1
£7.49*



EK Water Blocks EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM (incl. pump)
Stock Code WC-886-EK
1
£115.99*
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Mayhems X1 Clear Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L
Stock Code WC-035-MH
2 @ £7.99*
£15.98*



£488.11 inc vat and delivery

 

[Legend]

What case do you have? If you are in a really warm space, you MAY find that x2 240 rads won't quite cut it... not that it won't work, but more so for the temp/noise result. Given you're looking to spend a fair chunk of money here, it could be well worth considering a case that can house x2 360 rads (or more), as it sounds like you would really benefit from that if your room is so warm.