Watercooling challange

Captain Chaos · 27 Sep 2011 at 14:04

Hi all

After months of sitting on the fence ive decided to set my watercooling plan into action.

Main thing stopping me originally was my case as I could not fit the radiator needed to cool my rig

So the challange

Ive just ordered a Corsair 800d with 3 x Scythe Gentle Typhoons and a Lamptron FC5v2 fan controller.

I need to cool a GTX590 and an I7 2600k. I did cobble together a list a few months back but really want your guys suggestions for a virgin watercooler!

So what would you buy to do the job? I want decent components and im looking for quietness. List me your wares gentleman. Im open to all suggestions, colour schemes etc. Looking to build asap and will ensure photos are uploaded so you can see what you helped bring into the world hahahahahaha!!! :eek:

mike gunnz · 27 Sep 2011 at 14:13

Help us to help you by posting up your old list and allow us to suggest improvements if any are needed.

Excellent choice of case and fans by the way.

Captain Chaos · 27 Sep 2011 at 14:37

Right so below was my original list but this was tailored to sit within a NZXT Phantom,

As im no longer restricted im thinking i can get a Coolgate CG360 rad, a Laing D5 pump and an internal res say a Bitspower Z-Multi 250mm Water Tank Reservoir?

Any suggestions, additions and or alterations. Basically I want a beast lol

EK Supreme HF Easy Mount CPU Waterblock

EK FC590 GTX Full Cover Waterblock for NVIDIA 590 GTX

Masterkleer Hi-Flex 7/16" ID - 5/8" OD (11-16mm) Tubing : Clear

EK PSC 1/4" Thread Compression Fitting for 7/16" ID - 5/8" OD Tubing : Silver

1/4" Thread 90° Rotary Compression Fitting for 7/16" ID - 5/8" OD (11-16mm) Tubing : Silver

Mayhems Dye 5ml Dropper Bottle : Deep Blue

Arctic Cooling MX-4 Thermal Compound 4g

XSPC RS Series 360mm Triple Radiator : RS360

500ml Squeezy Bottle for filling Watercooling Systems

Tubing Cutter

Pulse Modding 99.9% Silver Kill Coil

XSPC X2O 750 L/ph 12V Pump Rev2 with Dual Drive Bay Multi Fascia Acrylic Reservoir

Krony · 27 Sep 2011 at 14:41

For a 2600k and a 590 i would go with the RX360 rad at least, the Thermochill TA120.3 is another option as is the Black Ice SR-1.

zoomee · 27 Sep 2011 at 15:20

yup - i'd recommend you don't skimp on the radiator as its the most important aspect of taking the heat 'out of the loop'

Captain Chaos · 27 Sep 2011 at 15:53

Coolgate CG360 rad no good then??

mike gunnz · 27 Sep 2011 at 16:34

colthillary said:
Coolgate CG360 rad no good then??

Definitely not.

Also worth checking the Members Market for cut price quality rads and pumps if you have access.

blky · 27 Sep 2011 at 16:56

the ek supreme is a wonderful product, installing this was SO EASY!!

*cough* check my sig if your wanting a radiator ;D!

Captain Chaos · 27 Sep 2011 at 17:25

Id be interested in your rad matey but I dont think your allowed to sell outside of the MM.

blky · 27 Sep 2011 at 17:34

just sent you a msg ill ammend the sig then ^_^ thanks for giving me the heads up

pastymuncher · 28 Sep 2011 at 10:02

If the coolgate is the 7fpi 360 then it's a very good rad for using low to medium speed fans. With 800rpm fans it even beats the PA120.3. Review here.

Captain Chaos · 28 Sep 2011 at 14:35

Well heres what ive ordered

whatcha think? :eek:

Coolgate CG-360 Copper Rad
Alphacool VPP655 (Laing D5)
XSPC Acrylic Dual Bay Reser
Aquacomputer aquagraFX For gtx590 copper and brushed stainless
EK Water Blocks EK-PSC compression fittings x 8
EK Water Blocks EK-Supreme EN cpu block
Phobya ATX Bridging Plug
Phobya Y-Cable 3Pin Molex
Hose cutter Aluminum 3-19mm
Primochill PrimoFlex Pro x 3 meteres (Blue)
Thermochill EC6 Non Conductive coolant
MX-4 . Arctic Cooling MX-4
IsoPropyl Alcohol (IPA) 99
Phobya LEDready Twin 5mm
Sharkoon 30cm Cold Cathode kit UV x 4

mike gunnz · 28 Sep 2011 at 15:19

Wouldnt have bothered buying a bridging plug. A humble paper clip is all thats needed.

Other than that seems fine.

Martynt74 · 28 Sep 2011 at 15:25

mike gunnz said:
Wouldnt have bothered buying a bridging plug. A humble paper clip is all thats needed.

Other than that seems fine.

I was wondering what that was, is it just to switch on the PSU without it being connected? If so, i agree you just need a paperclip

Greboth · 28 Sep 2011 at 16:51

Yup that is all it is, just a proper 24 pin plug with small but of wire connecting two plugs together.

@ colthillary: Agree with above, paper clip is fine. Just use a paper clip to connect the green wire with any of the black wires and should power on

Captain Chaos · 28 Sep 2011 at 18:32

lol it was all of a pound so saves me mucking about

jobs a good un

just finished putting togehter the 800d on air and its a big lump thats for sure. Looks v.good though!

Bring on the posties tomorrow to get me some watercooling action!