Time to journey down water cooling...

I know about the tube/compression fittings size now...I am keeping the compressions and I have found where to get the correct size tubing :D
 
Now this is odd.

Yesterday I bought this

But what came in the post today was this

I am guessing OcUK ran out of the first one even though it said 1 in stock when purchased it and then said Out Of Stock after said purchase...

Not that I am complaining but just wanted to state it lol :D
 
Ok people. Update time.

Today is pay day and that means one thing: WATER COOLING PARTS!!! :D

Ok so here is my final list:

CPU block: EK Supreme i7 Clear Top (LGA775 & LGA1366) CPU Water Block
Pump/Res: XSPC Dual 750 Bay Reservoir & Pump - Clear (bought previously)
Radiator: XSPC RS240 Radiator - Black
Fittings: TFC Compression Fitting G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID/1/2" OD - High Flow (bought previously)
Tubing: 3/8" ID - 1/2" OD Hose - Clear (3m)
Coolant: 1L Feser One Fluid - UV Blue
Accessories: Sharkoon 12" UV CCFL 4in1 Kit and TFC XS-1043 LED Module with 2 Roundbeam LEDs - BLUE

So apart from the pump/res and fittings all of that comes to just over £100. So I have purchased them and they all arrive tomorrow. :D
 
Well today is the day people. I am now about to dismantle my gaming machine and I am waiting on the rest of the water cooling parts to arrive today.

Here is a look at my machine right now:

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As you can see some serious amount of cable management needed lol.

Now I am going to remove all the parts and prepare for the water cool stuff to go in. Wish me luck :D
 
that's my main gripe the 8 PIN power connector...do OcUK even do such things? cos I do need one...I dont think one came with the PSU when I ordered it but I will check.

And thanks :D much appreciated to know someone is watching :D
 
lol its ok I have bought it elsewhere now along with a 4870X2 water block...well I thought I might as well since the delivery cost was more than the extender itself lol :D thanks though mate :D
 
Ok quick photo update.

This doesnt have all the parts yet. Still waiting on the CPU block to arrive.

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In this pic you can see the clear tubing (4m), the compression fittings, the rad, the pump/res combo, the coolant (UV blue), UV cathodes and LEDs for the pump/res.

As mentioned before I have now ordered the XSPC 4870X2 water block with a 8 pin extender. These should be coming next week. :D
 
game4it said:
I'd be very interested to see what the noise is like with that pump/res combo as i've been looking at using one if i start WC'ing.
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Yeah me too but I dont mind the noise cos my 4870X2 runs noisy with the fans at 65% :D

reflux said:
You're gonna need more than a 120.2 rad to cool the 4870X2 as well mate. A guy on here has an i7 and X2 running off a 120.3, andd even that doesn't do a great job.
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Yeah I know...but I only bought the 4870X2 block cos the delivery charge for the extender was more than the part itself lol...so I dont know if and when I will be using it. :D
 
Finally it has arrived:

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WOOP WOOP :D

I have just fitted the rad. It's at the back of the case attached to the rear fans...pics coming soon. :D
 
Ok here we go new pics. This time with the rad, cpu block and the pump/res combo with tubings and fittings. How's it looking? :D

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Ok I have it all up and running but I am not posting pics as I have actually done a video. This is going to be posted on youtube in about 15min so watch this space for the link and let me know what you all think. And boy I am so pleased :D
 
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