water cooling help needed
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1) I would prefer 7/16" tubing. Makes a more snug fit!
Any reason for the stealth rad? They're half the thickness of a 'normal' rad so wont cool as well!
Plus the LT block doesn't supply brilliant cooling! (although it will probably suffice)
What is your budget? I'll see if I can spec you something better!
2) 1/2" barbs and perhaps some hose clamps. No need for compression fittings, they're fiddly and expensive!
Any reason for the stealth rad? They're half the thickness of a 'normal' rad so wont cool as well!
Plus the LT block doesn't supply brilliant cooling! (although it will probably suffice)
What is your budget? I'll see if I can spec you something better!
2) 1/2" barbs and perhaps some hose clamps. No need for compression fittings, they're fiddly and expensive!
Thx Higadeb, i'm modding my cm690 like in this thread
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18066974&highlight=690+watercooling
And want the stealth rad so it does'nt protrude above the case to much, as its only cooling the cpu i'm hoping will be ok.
To be fair i didn't really look at tubing dia, will go 7/16" if thats better.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18066974&highlight=690+watercooling
And want the stealth rad so it does'nt protrude above the case to much, as its only cooling the cpu i'm hoping will be ok.
To be fair i didn't really look at tubing dia, will go 7/16" if thats better.
Ahh ok, So which are you planning on doing? Are you having the rad sticking out the back or on top?
May I suggest that if you have enough clearance between the mobo and the top of the case that you look for at a full thickness 120.2 rad as you'll get better cooling.
May I suggest that if you have enough clearance between the mobo and the top of the case that you look for at a full thickness 120.2 rad as you'll get better cooling.
On top mate... i'm going to cut out the plastic mesh so it sits inside, The only major prob i will have is only been able to use 2 fans in pull config, unless i can mod the 51/4" bay.. I was looking at a 120.2, but really liked the mod in linked thread.
Haha, ok. It's more work for you though 
Remember you could always have a 120.2 and a single 120 on the back exhaust and link them together if you don't think a 120.2 will cut it.
Also, any thoughts on which fluid you're gonna go for? I use Thermochill EC6
(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-016-TO&groupid=962&catid=1531&subcat=) lovely stuff
I highly recommend clear fluid inside coloured tubing. You can have UV fluid in clear tubing if you want, but the UV gunks up the blocks and reduces their life span!
Remember you could always have a 120.2 and a single 120 on the back exhaust and link them together if you don't think a 120.2 will cut it.
Also, any thoughts on which fluid you're gonna go for? I use Thermochill EC6
(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-016-TO&groupid=962&catid=1531&subcat=) lovely stuff
I highly recommend clear fluid inside coloured tubing. You can have UV fluid in clear tubing if you want, but the UV gunks up the blocks and reduces their life span!
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better to have a thicker rad and push fans than thin rad and push/pull fans. quieter, more extensible, better cooling