Watercooling first build

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So, does this route make any sense whatsoever?

I've got a Corsair 760T, and my specs are in my signature.

Does this route make sense?
Is all this stuff compatible?
I just used the configurator to try and get an idea, I'm waiting a while before biting the bullet on this but would like some reassurance from the experts. ;)

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It's been a while :D
 
mods1965 said:
Looking good so far. Get some ek vardar fans and a three way pwm splitter. If you are going the hard tube route, you will need some tools, so do some research into tube bending.
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I've got a heat gun here already, we use it for stripping paint and after asking around, it'll be suitable for the job at hand.
I'll need a silicone insert, psu jumper, whatever else. ;)

I've got Corsair ML140s currently, and will pick up 120's when I get this setup together.

As I want white/blue/black to be the three colours, I'll be getting white LED fans ;)

I'm waiting for these to come in a few days :D

2 x Corsair ML140 Pro LED White 140mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Fan
BitFenix Alchemy 2.0 PSU Cable Kit, CSR-Series - Black & White
BitFenix Alchemy SATA 6GB/s braided cable 30cm - Black
Asus Z170-Deluxe Intel Z170 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ATX Motherboard
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (12g)
Arctic Silver ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover and Surface Purifier


And waiting on white sata cables in stock...
I'll possibly also go with Dominator Platinum instead of getting another set of ram in white to go white/black/white/black.
 
mods1965 said:
All sounds good, but I assume those those Corsair ML140 fans are for the intake? You will need 120 fans for that RAD.
You will need bending Mandrels to get the right bend. XSPC do one for PTEG. I use Barrow and of course you have Monsoon.
I went for the same fitting as you, but in 10/12mm. Good choice, you cannot go wrong with EK IMHO.
You get very good Geld thermal paste with the GPU block and its been fine for me.
Good to see a 480 under water, it will looking excellent when finished!
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I'm actually planning to get ML120's when Vega launches, which is when I want to do my loop!

I'm finding it really interesting so I'm trying to learn about it now, and this site is of course one of the best places to look ;)

Are the bends fairly easy to do, and do they have to be very exact?
Is there any flex in PETG tubing?
I look at some of the fittings and I'm like how tf do they get the tube in that at the perfect length.

Do you think in my case it's more reasonable to do 360 top, 240/280 front?

I see lots of builds like this in my case:

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But everyone I've asked has said a single 360 rad is more than enough.

ALSO: Anyone on this forum can recommend a place to get a good PSU shroud made, in London?
I'd love to cover up my cables/PSU :D
 
mods1965 said:
Google 'monsoon watercooling bending video' to see how bending can be done. A few videos which are very good.
PETG is apparently easier to bend then acrylic. I use acrylic and found it tough going at first, but got the hand of it at the end. Next time, I will go PETG.
Best advice is get the right tools and plenty of tubes, then take it slow and practice. Have more tubes then you need.
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I'll give it a watch mate thabks

Kitguru and that guy singularity computers have been very informative on youtube
 
whiterabbit said:
I find them a little loud. I always recommend Noctua if the budget will stretch.

Most people are put off by the colour but that doesn't bother me.

It's your choice at the end of the day and depends what your goals are.
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Is there a lot of work involved with modding them??
I'd love white frame blue blades or something similar
 
Thanks for the advice mate, part one of the remodelling is done.

Look what came today ;)

3 hours of the day later and I'm here!

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