Watercooling Spec

Darkzy

Darkzy

Darkzy

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Hey guys,

Been a while since I was in the "watercooling game"

Can anyone recommend a decent spec'd cooling loop for my build (In my sig or Build here)

Wouldn't have a clue on size radiator or res size etc :(

Thanks in advance
 
Also, would like to add. The case is ultimately going to be changed so feel free to post suggestions on that front too, although I will be asking in the case section :)
 
It definitely starts with the case. Some cases are simply terrible for water cooling (no space for pump, res etc). And some cases claim to have radiator support but ultimately don't meet expectations. The radiator might fit but always fouls RAM, or rads fit but no other WC gear.

Start with a case you like, which is geared up for water cooling.

The 3600 and 2060 are relatively low power - I'd suggest 4 120mm fans' worth of rad space is enough. More is always better though, especially for future upgrades!
 
LuckyBenski said:
It definitely starts with the case. Some cases are simply terrible for water cooling (no space for pump, res etc). And some cases claim to have radiator support but ultimately don't meet expectations. The radiator might fit but always fouls RAM, or rads fit but no other WC gear.

Start with a case you like, which is geared up for water cooling.

The 3600 and 2060 are relatively low power - I'd suggest 4 120mm fans' worth of rad space is enough. More is always better though, especially for future upgrades!
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Thank you for your input bud, definitely the reasoning behind the case. I love the look of the Kolink Observtory I have now, i just am very aware of it's watercooling limitations.
Even now, taking off the front panel yields a 8C degree decrease in temperatures. Due to the suffering airflow on the front panel because of minimal space between front glass panel and the fans/AIO.
 
@Darkzy You should edit your signature before a mod wipes it as we are only allowed 4 lines of text.

Case first then see what space you have for radiators etc. People could suggest cases for you but at the end of the day a case is a personal choice and what one person thinks is nice another would hate. Take your case for example. You think the Kolink Observatory looks great but I hate it with all it's tacky RGB "bling". For a case suited to watercooling my first stop would be the Phanteks range.
 
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