Thinking of a watercooled build soon.

140 rads have to have specific cases to mount internally and most people are very particular about what cases they like.

I've mounted my Phobya rad externally on a vertical stand.
 
So annoyed this build is going to have to go on hold for another month now as my car needs new brakes on the front and new tyres on the rear :-( So typical I was really looking forward to it.

I need to find out if this case will take a a 280 radiator at the bottom as well as a standard size psu????
 
Ok the build is back on!! Received the Xigmatec Elysium case today for my Birthday :-)

Been looking at the case long and hard to work out how to keep good airflow plus fit what I need in. I don't think I'm going to mount a radiator on the front as I feel that's better used as a intake and can't see how I could achive that with a radiator there. So think I'm going to mount a 420 radiator on the deck of the case with fans sucking air in from the bottom then blowing into the case which should help cool things on the motherboard etc. Then mount the psu on the top with a 240 radiator next to it acting as a exhaust out the top. I hope that will be enough to cool a Q9550 at 4ghz soon to be upgraded to i5/i7 and a ati 6990 and possibly a 6970 TriFire.

Just about to start ordering:

Phobya 420 radiator with 6x Xigmatek XAF-F1453 140mm LED Fans
XSPC rx240 radiator Already have 4x120mm fans
OcUK D5 Vario Pump
XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock
XSPC Full Cover Razor 6990 waterblock
EK Multioption Reservoir X2 250 Advanced

I'm still abit confused about connectors. But been told id 1/2 tubing is probably best to go for with compression fittings. So could someone possibly tell me exactly what connectors I will need and what quantity for this to work well???
 
1uke said:
Just about to start ordering:

Phobya 420 radiator with 6x Xigmatek XAF-F1453 140mm LED Fans
XSPC rx240 radiator Already have 4x120mm fans
OcUK D5 Vario Pump
XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock
XSPC Full Cover Razor 6990 waterblock
EK Multioption Reservoir X2 250 Advanced

I'm still abit confused about connectors. But been told id 1/2 tubing is probably best to go for with compression fittings. So could someone possibly tell me exactly what connectors I will need and what quantity for this to work well???
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I'm sure a 420 + 240 will keep your Q9550 cool. As for fittings, first choose your tubing size then you can choose the fittings. If you're going 1/2" then get 1/2" compression fittings.

As for the amount. 2 for the CPU, 2 for the GPU, 2 for the Reservoir, 2 for 420, 2 more for the RX 240 and 2 for the Pump.

So 12 in total.
 
If you are using the stock top on the D5 you wont need any fittings for it, however you will be limited to 1/2id hose (you might get 7/16 over them but i have never tried). If you want any other size tubing with the D5 you'll need an aftermarket top like the ek xtop v2.
 
He's got the OcUK D5 EK Top Combo in the original post so I guess he's not using the stock top.

However I can confirm that 7/16 tubing fits over the stock top 1/2 barbs, with much force though :D
 
i think the fattest tubing you can get looks better and if you get the thick walled stuff, you wont suffer from kinks, i found using mid cost 7/16" tubing this happened on tighter bends.
ive only just started using compression fittings and i wont go back, ive had a few leaks with normal fixings even with 7/16 over 1/2, also i had some ****** 45 degree rotating fixings.
With compression fixings if moneys no object go with bitspower...otherwise EK/phobya fixings are cheap but good quality, if you need a pointer of where to get them send me a PM.
 
Take all the XSPC RX rads out and replace them, with the EX rads instead. Slimmer and the same performance ;)

Cheaper aswell :D:p
 
Cleeecooo said:
Take all the XSPC RX rads out and replace them, with the EX rads instead. Slimmer and the same performance ;)

Cheaper aswell :D:p
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Ok Done.

Sayso said:
i think the fattest tubing you can get looks better and if you get the thick walled stuff, you wont suffer from kinks, i found using mid cost 7/16" tubing this happened on tighter bends.
ive only just started using compression fittings and i wont go back, ive had a few leaks with normal fixings even with 7/16 over 1/2, also i had some ****** 45 degree rotating fixings.
With compression fixings if moneys no object go with bitspower...otherwise EK/phobya fixings are cheap but good quality, if you need a pointer of where to get them send me a PM.
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If you could point me towards suitable Ek/phobya compression fittings and some nice thick tubing would be much appreciated. In PM to not break ridiculous forum rules when Overclockers don't even stock the items needed.

moogle said:
He's got the OcUK D5 EK Top Combo in the original post so I guess he's not using the stock top.

However I can confirm that 7/16 tubing fits over the stock top 1/2 barbs, with much force though :D
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Sorry I meant the OcUK D5 Vario Pump & EK D5 X-Top V2 Value Combo as from research this is good value/quiet and powerful?
 
1uke said:
Sorry I meant the OcUK D5 Vario Pump & EK D5 X-Top V2 Value Combo as from research this is good value/quiet and powerful?
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I know. Someone else mentioned that you won't need barbs if you use the standard D5 top and I was just saying you do as that pump combination allows you to use your own barbs :)
 
The d5 with the xtop is excellent, i have 2. The top improves flow and head pressure whilst making it even quieter. You'll still need fittings for it but you can pick whatever size you want as it comes with standard g1/4 threaed inlet/outlets. It also has an extra outlet on the front compared to the stock d5 top, next to the inlet which can help your tube routing if the normal side outlet is tricky to route to. This outlet has slightly less flow/pressure but nothing you would ever notice.
 
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I have had my Elysium sitting beside me for the last 2 weeks empty and tempting me. So I couldn't resist any more so last night I ordered quite abit of stuff. I have not included a GPU waterblock as I'm trying to hold out for 7 series. Can someone check over what I have ordered so far and tell me what else might be needed or useful.

OcUK D5 Vario Pump & EK D5 X-Top V2 Value Combo

EK Supreme LTX CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi **2011 Compatible**

Phobya Balancer 250 Silver Nickel

OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin)

12x XSPC 1/4" Thread Compression Fitting for 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD Tubing

4x Primochill PrimoFlex Pro LRT 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD (13-19mm) Tubing

Phobya G-Changer V1.2 420mm Triple Radiator

XSPC EX Series 240mm Dual Radiator

2x Phobya ZuperZero UV Green Fluid 1000ml

3x Xigmatek 140mm XAF 140 Fans

I might add in another 140 radiator at a later date as it should fit easily.
 
1uke said:
I was told to go for this thick walled tubing so hopefully won't need any angle connectors. Which can reduce flow rate?
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The flow rate reduction with the connectors is minimal. You won't even notice it.

BTW, I suggest you download OcUK shopper as it allows you to easily copy your shopping basket here so we can see it :)
 
Cleeecooo said:
The flow rate reduction with the connectors is minimal. You won't even notice it.

BTW, I suggest you download OcUK shopper as it allows you to easily copy your shopping basket here so we can see it :)
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I have the OcUK shopper thingy but unfortunatly Overclockers don't stock much watercooling stuff so could only buy about 3 or 4 of the items from them.

So you surgest a couple each of these 90 Degree and 45 Degree Bends?
 
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1uke said:
I have the OcUK shopper thingy but unfortunatly Overclockers don't stock much watercooling stuff so could only buy about 3 or 4 of the items from them.
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I think they stock quite a lot of watercooling stuff. More than the average competitor and specific good parts that people generally get, probably that's why they don't have some of the parts that you've required :)
 
moogle said:
I think they stock quite a lot of watercooling stuff. More than the average competitor and specific good parts that people generally get, probably that's why they don't have some of the parts that you've required :)
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I don't agree. 2 other websites I know of stock tons of good quality watercooling products. Overclockers don't even have one 420 radiator for instance. I could go on and on. I would have preferred to use only Overclockers as I get free delivery so works out pretty good normally.

Back on subject do you think 2000ml of fluid is enough?
 
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