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GeX

GeX

GeX

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So, the last watercooled PC I built was this one;

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Things have certainly come on from heater matrixes and pond pumps, and I want to build a nice looking custom looped system.

Parts I have;
Asrock X670E (white PCB, ATX)
Ryzen 7950X
64GB RGB DDR5
Seasonic 1000W fully modular PSU
MSI 4080 Suprimx

Thinks I like;
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Lian Li O11 Air Mini, Midi-Tower, Tempered Glass - White

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What I've done so far;
Based on your choices we estimate the heat load (of the liquid cooled components) to be 830W.

Therefore we recommend the use of EK-CoolStream SE 240 (Slim Dual) on pedestal right and EK-CoolStream SE 240 (Slim Dual) on Position front and EK-CoolStream SE 240 (Slim Dual) on Position bottom of your computer case.
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The case can support 280mm radiators though.

Things I don't know;
Is the reason behind using a res so that the system can bleed itself?
Should I do a single loop and pass through each rad one after another?
How do people do the nice neat bends?
What about fittings - are they universal?
 
Thanks for the pointers!

Heating the tube with.. hair dryer? Actually I have an SMD / hot air station that will do a more controlled job.
Bending tool?
I'm keen for good asthetics, so will look at distroplates.

Best bends need a silicone insert to stop the tubing collapsing or creasing in on itself
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This is why my really old build has 90degree elbows and copper tubing. The first version lacked them and tubes collapsed a lot when the coolant got warm!

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