Upgrade Bug!!!!

Watercooling isn't super necessary and yes, it can get pretty damn pricey.
It is very rewarding though and not only do you get better temps and less noise (and often more OC headroom), you also get the awesome pimp factor if you do it right.

Going by your build log, you do like a bit of pimp factor :D
 
ask the wife if the noise reduction is worth £600...if she says yes...you've got your answer ;p
tell her you might be under-budget too! xD
 
tamzzy said:
ask the wife if the noise reduction is worth £600...if she says yes...you've got your answer ;p
tell her you might be under-budget too! xD
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Rangerjr1 said:
lol we acting like high school kids these days? xD
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To be fair, I'm not really going to give her a choice. She may not appreciate my "childish" hobby but there aint no way I'm ever giving this up!

She's been told and will have to get used to it! :D
 
As an alternative solution, what about using a CLC like the H100i or the Antec 1250 for the GPU?

Would I need anything for the VRMs? Very tempted by the Corsair HG10 on release?!
 
you'll need to get aluminium heatsinks for the vrm. that's why the kraken had a fan as well as the mountings for the clc.
no heatsinks on the vrm = throttled card at best, dead card at worst

oh snips, just get a full custom loop already lol. you know you want to.
 
What do you think of this?

18W Laing DDC-1 plus T pump with braided cables with EK DDC X-Top V2 (Acetal)

I've found it on the MM for £35 - worth it and do I need anything else? Apart from the res!
 
tbh, i'd rather get pumps new, cuz they're items that can wear out and break
everything else and 2nd hand will be fine (as long as you flush them out properly)

and you'll need:
pump
res
rads
fans
cpu block
gpu block
fittings
tubing
coolant
(fan controller)
(flow meter)
(monitoring probes)
 
I've got fans (Red/Black Wingboost 2 PWM) and will be looking to get the following from the MM, everything else will be new:

  • Rad (2x240)
  • CPU/GPU block (EK)
  • Fittings (Black)

To be honest, its not the end of the world if I have to buy new, it was only £330 when I spec'd the other day.
 
Uncle Petey said:
Compression.
I assume by normal, you mean barbs?
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Sorry yeah - this is what I've been considering and started saving for after Christmas:

YOUR BASKET
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X - Nickel (Original CSQ) £69.95
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-DCP 2.2 X-RES (incl. pump) £63.95
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO (Original CSQ) £49.99
2 x XSPC EX240 120mm Radiator - Black £37.99 (£75.98)
3 x Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 13/10 - Clear £5.99 (£17.97)
1 x XSPC LCD Temperature Sensor (Red) V2 £4.99
10 x Koolance Nozzle Single, *Black* Compression for 10mm x 13mm (3/8in x 1/2in) £3.95 (£39.50)
Total : £322.31 (includes shipping : ).

 
i've used compression fittings for mine, cuz it hides the crap tube-cutting i do lol
it's probably safer than barb fittings, and as safe as barb + zip tie

i've used koolance fittings as their 90 degree rotaries are the smallest of the lot, so it really helps if space is limited
 
tamzzy said:
i've used compression fittings for mine, cuz it hides the crap tube-cutting i do lol
it's probably safer than barb fittings, and as safe as barb + zip tie

i've used koolance fittings as their 90 degree rotaries are the smallest of the lot, so it really helps if space is limited
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What would you change to the above? 1/2 90degree fittings? Bearing in mind there is potential to add a 2nd card - but not sure when.

Also, where do you live?
 
when i built my loop, i bought everything except the tubing and the fittings, that way you can test fit everything first, and decide how many 30/60/90 degree fittings you need

and i'll definitely add a couple or four (lol) quick-disconnects, they'll add massively to the price (1 set costs ~£30) but they're godsent if you're planning upgrades or needing to drain the loop.
definitely have at least a pair (one set to the gpu, and another set from the gpu) so you can isolate the gpu and upgrade easily
 
Looks fine, though I'd suggest an EK FC block (or Aquacomputer) as with the adaptor that comes with the CSQ, you'll have to buy a couple of 90° fittings which will add ~£10 anyway.
Since you like it to look pretty, I'd also suggest a backplate.
 
tamzzy said:
when i built my loop, i bought everything except the tubing and the fittings, that way you can test fit everything first, and decide how many 30/60/90 degree fittings you need

and i'll definitely add a couple or four (lol) quick-disconnects, they'll add massively to the price (1 set costs ~£30) but they're godsent if you're planning upgrades or needing to drain the loop.
definitely have at least a pair (one set to the gpu, and another set from the gpu) so you can isolate the gpu and upgrade easily
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Good idea and yes, they look quite expensive!

Uncle Petey said:
Looks fine, though I'd suggest an EK FC block (or Aquacomputer) as with the adaptor that comes with the CSQ, you'll have to buy a couple of 90° fittings which will add ~£10 anyway.
Since you like it to look pretty, I'd also suggest a backplate.
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I've got a custom backplate which is in need of some work but this will be going onto the GPU over the coming weeks

Do you get the plugs with the GPU/Pump-Res?
 
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