Hey guys, just found this forum and I've been loving the info! I've used a cheap closed loop water cooling kit before, which sucked of course but it got me hooked on the idea.
I'm trying to plan out a build here for the next couple weeks but I need some advice. My first goal is efficiency and reliability, and I'll need to run quiet at least some of the time though I would like speed controlled fans so I can kick it up for OC fun when I need to. I also need something that I can move and even tip if necessary, so no tupperwear reservoirs. Heres what I'm looking at so far:
Laing D5 pump $77
Dtek Fuzion waterblock $70
Blackice Extreme 2/3 radiator <$65
First question: for radiator placement, I am looking at putting it in the front bays of my thermaltake armor case. Can anyone confirm if the 3x-120mm version BIE will actually fit? I can fit 3 of the actual fans ok if I only have 1 drive installed, with more than 1/4" clearance on either side of the fans. Also if it fits, will blowing the slightly heated air through the radiator and straight into my case have a significant impact on temps? I don't mind a degree or two because its such an elegant design, but if it wont fit or is gonna hurt my performance to much I could always mount it hanging off the back of case.
Secondly, can anyone recommend a good reservoir that wont leak/move when tipped, and speed controlled fans or fans with a good speed controller? Or is the reservoir more trouble than its worth? I would like one because I hope to run without having the check fluid levels to often.
And last question (bear with me guys lol), what else am I going to need so I don't overlook anything when I order? Tubing, arctic silver, 2 shrouds with 4/6 fans, hose clamps, teflon tape, and coolant? Thanks a ton!
I'm trying to plan out a build here for the next couple weeks but I need some advice. My first goal is efficiency and reliability, and I'll need to run quiet at least some of the time though I would like speed controlled fans so I can kick it up for OC fun when I need to. I also need something that I can move and even tip if necessary, so no tupperwear reservoirs. Heres what I'm looking at so far:
Laing D5 pump $77
Dtek Fuzion waterblock $70
Blackice Extreme 2/3 radiator <$65
First question: for radiator placement, I am looking at putting it in the front bays of my thermaltake armor case. Can anyone confirm if the 3x-120mm version BIE will actually fit? I can fit 3 of the actual fans ok if I only have 1 drive installed, with more than 1/4" clearance on either side of the fans. Also if it fits, will blowing the slightly heated air through the radiator and straight into my case have a significant impact on temps? I don't mind a degree or two because its such an elegant design, but if it wont fit or is gonna hurt my performance to much I could always mount it hanging off the back of case.
Secondly, can anyone recommend a good reservoir that wont leak/move when tipped, and speed controlled fans or fans with a good speed controller? Or is the reservoir more trouble than its worth? I would like one because I hope to run without having the check fluid levels to often.
And last question (bear with me guys lol), what else am I going to need so I don't overlook anything when I order? Tubing, arctic silver, 2 shrouds with 4/6 fans, hose clamps, teflon tape, and coolant? Thanks a ton!
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