My first WC build - i5 2500k - 6950x2 - single loop

[ViviTheMage]

Gotcha .

How are these compression fittings?

http://jab-tech.com/XSPC-G1-4-to-1-2-ID-3-4-OD-Compression-Fitting-pr-4803.html

 

[aigomorla]

they only accept expensive tubing.

:T

 

[ViviTheMage]

I am getting 15ft of this :

http://www.jab-tech.com/PrimoFlex-Pro-LRT-UV-Blue-Tubing-1-2in.-ID-X-3-4in.-OD-pr-4118.html

I was worried because they're low profile? Or is that not an issue?

 

[muskie32]

What kind of expensive tubing?

 

[ViviTheMage]

see post 78

 

[muskie32]

Ok, looks like i am good then. I use the same tubing (Diff color) and ordered those fittings a week ago.

 

[ViviTheMage]

good to know...did you use them, or still waiting on them to arrive?

 

[muskie32]

I am on vacation right now. They should be at our house though I ordered about 16 i believe...

 

[aigomorla]

yeah that will work on that tubing... your good to go...

lol but ViVi....

i bet it wont take you very much.. to nudge you into dual loops if your going to use that koolance bay res.

Then you can run the gpu and cpu on its own loop. :T

The cpu on a SB.. a thick 120x1 radiator on a DDC will probably be more then enough.
The gpu you can run on the 120x2 up top... and that would be more then enough.

And by doing so you would have more control of your loop. :T

This is why i tell people cheap tubing to start.. because first builds usually never last very long. Its always the lets play with watercooling for the first time.. weeeeee... build.


lol if u dont believe me... ask people how long there first loop lasted, b4 they wanted to improvise to a better setup.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I am still on the fence with what res to use...considering I am going high flow, I figure D5 + XSPC res.

I am wondering if this Supreme HK is going to have issues with 1/2" compressions? Anyone know if they'll fit?

http://jab-tech.com/EK-Supreme-HF-Acetal-pr-4793.html

 

[aigomorla]

The HF was designed for bitspower fittings even.

So dont worry they should fit.

The HF is a nice block... they all come prefitted with a P1 injector.

If you ask me tho...id go a little cheap on the cpu block... and try to get the koolance bay res.

In all honesty, the difference in cpu block probably wont net u a better oc, since SB is already voltage limited.

Meaning ur gonna kill it from too much voltage faster then your going to kill it with too much heat.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I would not mind a 50$ CPU block ... or even a USED block, but I can't find anyone selling one, haha.

 

[aigomorla]

get the original XT.
http://jab-tech.com/Swiftech-Apogee-XT-Extreme-Performance-CPU-waterblock-pr-4568.html

swiftech has the easiest mounting system.
The rev. 2, gives you a bit better flow, but its moot at the point your running.

That top plate is swapable so you can fit larger compression fittings.

 

[muskie32]

I have herd this block has performed well.

http://jab-tech.com/XSPC-Rasa-Black-CPU-Acetal-pr-4752.html

 

[ViviTheMage]

I am actually leaning towards that RASA, performs well :

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=253470

beats out almost everything else...durchfluss = flow.

lower temps AND higher flow rates.

What do you think Aigo, same price, but the orig. XT seems to be a bit more restricting flow wise.

 

[aigomorla]

RP-402X2 RP-402X2 Dual 5.25" Reservoir for 1-2 PMP-400 Pumps $119.99 $119.99
VL3N-MG QDC (High Flow) No-Spill Shutoff Male, Threaded G 1/4 $10.99 $21.98
VL3N-F13B QDC (High Flow) No-Spill Shutoff, Female Barb [For ID: 13mm (1/2")] $12.99 $25.98



My honest advice... GPU's on QDC's... so you have easy removal and swaping if needed.

Koolance 6950 blocks are on SALE!! grab them b4 there gone.

then you need pump... tubing... radiator.. barbs.... and cpu block...

But i highly recomend u get what i listed @ koolance, espeecially since 6950 blocks are on sale!


ERrr wait... lemme double check if 6850 can fit 6950.

EDIT... no.. they wont fit.. blah.... get rid of the gpu blocks..

Also vivi where are u finding the XSPC Gpu block in stock?

 

[ViviTheMage]

Where are they on sale?

I can get the XSPC which perform much better then the EK 6970 blocks.

You listed a 6850 block, I need the 6970's.

How about that CPU I linked? I will probably put QDC's in before/after my GPU area as well.

 

[aigomorla]

Where are they on sale?

I can get the XSPC which perform much better then the EK 6970 blocks.

You listed a 6850 block, I need the 6970's.

How about that CPU I linked? I will probably put QDC's in before/after my GPU area as well.

no i got the gpu's confused....

im still pushing the koolance on you... especially if its the rev. 1.1 series..

You may not use it, but if u ever had to rma... and they changed pcb's, koolance made it so they can just swap the vreg plate to make other versions fit.

meh... i guess once again.. its down to how long u intend to use them.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I am still leaning towards the XSPC DD res + 1 MCP655 pump and the EK Supreme HT...seems like a good, high flow combo.

I assume once it hits the GPU's -> XSPC Razor 6970's it will slow a bit, so i'll need the single MCP655.

I also hear the MCP655 @ setting 3/4 is almost inaudible ... same cannot be said for MCP300/350's.

 

[aigomorla]

i learned the hard way everyone is not blessed with the same ear drums.

So your going to get a lot of variations unless u pull out a DB meter like martin did.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I can handle dba, it's high pitched noises I cant!

 

[ViviTheMage]

okay, I just dropped $907.86 on my Antec 300 loop and 600T loop ....I got EVERYTHING I wanted though ... did not skimp anywhere.

haha, I spread all orders throughout 6 stores :

jab-tech
crazypc.com
sidewindercomputers.com
performance-pcs.com
ebay.com - koolance
frozencpu.com

600T:
MCP-655
koolance rp-425x2
phobya 200mm
mcr220
ek supreme HF
primochill 12 feet
12 compression fittings
XSPC Razor 6970x2s
ilver stripx2
indigo xtreme 1156-x1

Antec 300 :
rs240 kit
120mm mount - radblock swiftech

for both ...

tuber cutters
nibbler case cutter
shin etsu x23-7783d
arctic clean
thermal tape


I have fans, if they do not cut it, I will buy more..i'll get distilled at walgreens. I also got a custom northbridge heatsink that a guy on overclockers made, sold it to me for $20 since he did not need it.

should be fun once it all comes in .

 

[muskie32]

Awesome! I can't wait to see it

 

[ViviTheMage]

Think I am missing something? LOL

 

[muskie32]

If your fans don't cut it, get these:

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/fetrtk12x55.html

totally silent cooling