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H20-220-APEX-GT kit with Cosmos 1000

PCJake

PCJake

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I've been looking at getting the H20-220-APEX-GT kit for a couple of weeks now. I have no experience with water cooling, but I have done a lot of reading. I've just run into a few things I'm a little confused about.

Firstly, the radiator has two fans, and I would be perfectly happy mounting it externally on the back of my Cosmos 1000. The case already has holes for the tubing, but would I still have to drill any holes in order to actually mount the radiator onto the case? Here are some pictures of the case: Cosmos 1000

Secondly, I've read the Newbie's Guide a couple of times, but I'm not clear on the leak-test. Specifically, he mentions "flashing the on and off button on the PSU." Can't I just set up the loop, plug in the parts to the PSU and turn the computer on?

Also feel free to advise me on my purchase. From what I've read on forums, this kit is generally the most popular. Thanks!
 
To mount the rad use the swiftech radbox, it mounts on the outside of your rear fan. The rad hangs down so if you use 2 monitors this may be a problem.
As to "flashing" It serves 2 purposes, You do not want to run the pump dry, and after priming the surge when a pump turns on helps to move stubborn bubbles, damn bubbles.
 
Good, I'm glad I don't have to drill into my case, and I'm only using one monitor.

I'm still confused, why can't I just use the extra molex connectors on my main PSU to leak test the loop while it's out of the case? Wouldn't it be the same effect as jump starting an old PSU?
 
Yes, but you leak test in the case too. Lot's of ways to skin a cat. You will learn as you go, it's easy stuff for someone with a little common sense.
 
picture with some simple boxes to illustrate how you want to setup.

the apex 220 is an old kit, but it still is a good kit.

Have you bought one already?

The only differences between a kit and parting one yourself is, you get better stuff by parting your own kit.

But each part will come with its own instruction manual, so you dont need a uniform instruction manual.

The hardest part will be leak testing (hard because of the wait time involved) and bleeding ( again wait time involved)

As you get more experienced, the wait time gets greatly shortened, because your planning gets exponentially better.
 
No, I haven't bought it yet. The main reason I was looking at the kit was because I'm afraid of forgetting something small like clamps and having to wait another week to get the rest of the parts.
 
What parts would you guys recommend (buying individually). I'd like to start putting together a list.
 
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