WC Loop - 240mm enough?

traveyb · 26 Jul 2014 at 20:15

So looking at water-cooling my 250d, however would a 240mm rad be sufficient for a 4790k and a 770gtx? Neither are overclocked.
I could fit a 140mm rad also, not sure how much of an affect it would have

Jokester · 26 Jul 2014 at 20:18

If you're not overclocking it'll be fine.

traveyb · 26 Jul 2014 at 20:39

Awesome thanks, would this be a sufficient pump/res?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-412-EK&groupid=962&catid=2141

Might get the EK single 5.25 res alternatively

Jokester · 26 Jul 2014 at 20:41

D5 is considered one of the best pumps you can buy and will be more than adequate for your loop and any expansion in the future.

Ploppy2k3 · 26 Jul 2014 at 21:16

D5's are awesome. it just amazes me how much you can run of a single pump.

all the stuff in my sig is off a single D5 and my temps are great.

traveyb · 26 Jul 2014 at 21:17

Perfect, thanks again Jokester! Last question, what tube side should I go with? I've used 7/16" 5/8" before however I think this will look a bit large in a mini its case

Ploppy2k3 · 26 Jul 2014 at 21:18

its purely am aesthetic choice. which ever you decide will look best in your case.

traveyb · 26 Jul 2014 at 22:23

Think I will aim for something like this:

YOUR BASKET
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-D5 Vario X-RES 100 (incl. pump) £105.95
1 x EK Water Blocks FC770 GTX GPU Water Block - Acetal £79.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy Clean CSQ - Acetal £49.99
1 x Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator GT Stealth 240 £35.99
1 x Monsoon 13/10mm (ID 3/8 OD 1/2) Free Center Compression Fitting Six Pack - Matte Black £24.95
2 x Noiseblocker NB-eLoop Fan B12-2 - 120mm (1300rpm) £13.99 (£27.98)
2 x Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 13/10 - Red 1m £5.99 (£11.98)
2 x Monsoon 13/10mm (ID 3/8 OD 1/2) Free Center Compression Fitting - Matte Black £4.49 (£8.98)
Total : £355.40 (includes shipping : £8.00).

Resa69 · 27 Jul 2014 at 01:16

traveyb said:
Think I will aim for something like this:

YOUR BASKET
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-D5 Vario X-RES 100 (incl. pump) £105.95
1 x EK Water Blocks FC770 GTX GPU Water Block - Acetal £79.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy Clean CSQ - Acetal £49.99
1 x Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator GT Stealth 240 £35.99
1 x Monsoon 13/10mm (ID 3/8 OD 1/2) Free Center Compression Fitting Six Pack - Matte Black £24.95
2 x Noiseblocker NB-eLoop Fan B12-2 - 120mm (1300rpm) £13.99 (£27.98)
2 x Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 13/10 - Red 1m £5.99 (£11.98)
2 x Monsoon 13/10mm (ID 3/8 OD 1/2) Free Center Compression Fitting - Matte Black £4.49 (£8.98)
Total : £355.40 (includes shipping : £8.00).

That's a good start however id get higher rpm fans due to running on a single rad with 2 conponents.

traveyb · 27 Jul 2014 at 09:57

Ah good point, will swap them out for a pair of SP120 PWM High Pressure fans

Resa69 · 27 Jul 2014 at 11:43

traveyb said:
Ah good point, will swap them out for a pair of SP120 PWM High Pressure fans

No you could just get a higher rpm version of the noiseblockers. Because the 4790k is a hot running chip itself some reach 80 degrees with it hooked to a h100 let alone adding a 770 in

Jokester · 27 Jul 2014 at 11:46

I have the B12-3 and they're a cracking fan, volt controls really well down to inaudible levels, but at full tilt can generate a lot of airflow. Very close performance wise to the Typhoons.

Resa69 · 27 Jul 2014 at 11:59

Jokester said:
I have the B12-3 and they're a cracking fan, volt controls really well down to inaudible levels, but at full tilt can generate a lot of airflow. Very close performance wise to the Typhoons.

What fan controller do you use if you don't mind me asking?

Jokester · 27 Jul 2014 at 12:01

I've got an Aquaero.

Resa69 · 27 Jul 2014 at 12:04

Jokester said:
I've got an Aquaero.

Sorry for high jacking the thread but can you hook up multiple fans to one channel on this?

Jokester · 27 Jul 2014 at 12:06

Yeah, depends on the current draw of the fan, but each channel has quite a high amperage to allow a lot of fans.

Resa69 · 27 Jul 2014 at 12:21

Jokester said:
Yeah, depends on the current draw of the fan, but each channel has quite a high amperage to allow a lot of fans.

That's great but there aree quite a few models

please don't tell me you're using the expensive one that's £100+

Jokester · 27 Jul 2014 at 12:37

The circuit board is the same as far as I'm aware, so the cheap one without the screen works just as well.

Resa69 · 27 Jul 2014 at 12:43

Jokester said:
The circuit board is the same as far as I'm aware, so the cheap one without the screen works just as well.

Alright that's perfect. Cheers

jimhaumman · 27 Jul 2014 at 13:51

Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator GT Stealth 240-I'd not recommend this rad,look for some test of it.240mm rad is really not enough for summer time in my opinion.My setup on one rad 360mm phoyba g-charge (60mm thick) for i3570k and hd7970 was just about right.