WC virgin needs some advice...

lgevans · 19 Dec 2011 at 13:44

All i have at the minute is the case, new mobo & CPU... makes for pretty boring pics

Rad, res, fans, fan controller, CPU block, coolant and tubing arriving tomorrow. Will take some more pics then.

I am hoping and praying that EK post the GPU blocks and fittings today/tomorrow so that the build can commence. Else its a post Xmas build :mad:

Cleeecooo · 19 Dec 2011 at 13:51

look forward to it

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 07:23

Up early waiting excitedly for several deliveries today of bits and bobs... Hoping EK dispatch my order today!

Anyway... I been thinking about the journey the loop should take in my system.

My question regarding this layout is about the rad feeding the pump and then the pump to the rad... Is this ok?

edit: inserted picture.

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 07:32

WOOHOO!!! Update email from EK... GPU & CPU blocks & fittings have just been dispatched... Should be here tomorrow

edit: OK... This is weird... Just tracked it and according to tracking summary it's in the UK already and ready for delivery today...? They either got some star trek teleporter technology they hidden from the rest of the world or just didnt update it yesterday! Hmmmm

Either way...

MUCH EXCITE!

Cleeecooo · 20 Dec 2011 at 10:45

EK don't update their despatches very well

The route is fine

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:01

I am gagging for the door to knock here...

I got DHL, Citylink & Fex Ex all bringing me goodies for my new build today!

Stroll on

skyripper · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:06

lgevans said:
My question regarding this layout is about the rad feeding the pump and then the pump to the rad... Is this ok?

Res to pump, pump to rad is right.
Rad to pump, pump to Res is wrong.

Good luck with the build.

Cleeecooo · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:19

skyripper said:
Res to pump, pump to rad is right.
Rad to pump, pump to Res is wrong.

Good luck with the build.

it's going
fill port - res - pump - rad - cpu - gpu - res

Which is fine

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:20

Delivery #1 just landed

Cleeecooo · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:26

Can't wait to see that res with fluid running through it!!

Have you got any dyes/colours for your fluid?

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:31

oops double post

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:35

No dye or colour just yet. I was planning on putting Mayhems Aurora in the system until I discovered that it is not suitable for 24/7 use

So I have opted for white tubing in the case for now and then once Aurora is suitable for daily use the tubing and coolant will be replaced VERY quickly

Cleeecooo · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:40

You can add some mayhems dropper bottles which also look good

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:48

I think it would be wasted to be honest as the tubing is white. So only the res and pump top would have any colour in them. To be honest the effect you get with Aurora is unmatched and would need to be on full display in clear tubing

Will try and hang on until then... Try being the operative word lol

Addicted · 20 Dec 2011 at 11:55

how are you mounting the pump in the case? i've just got my pump (after going with an XSPC combo previously) and can't figure the best place to mount it!

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 12:03

To be perfectly honest I am not sure yet. There are 2 choices for me. Either above or below the 140 intake fan. I think I may well go below...

As I say not sure yet though. Once all the kit has arrived and I can lay it out and see which i prefer then it'll be placed.

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 12:04

Delivery #2 of 3...

Hyburnate · 20 Dec 2011 at 12:21

Nice! DPD seem to have a lot to do today!

Let me know on how you get along with that Fan Controller please mate.

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 12:27

They sure are... I am expecting one final delivery from DHL with my order from EK which includes all the fittings needed and also my GPU blocks and CPU block...

I will of course update with the fan controller once its up and running

lgevans · 20 Dec 2011 at 12:31

fans fitted... rad going in