First WC Loop

[h20xide]

WC for an i7 920


Swiftech Apogee XT CPU Waterblock




XSPC RX360 Radiator




Swiftech MCP655-B 12V Pump




EK-D5 X-TOP - Acetal G1/4 Rev.2




Swiftech MCRES Micro Rev2 Reservoir




Feser Tube Active UV Hose 1/2 ID UV Acid Green 2.5m




8x Bitspower G1/4 True Silver Compression Fitting CC5



3x Noctua NF-P12 120mm


This loop will be done in a haf 932 (because of my e-atx board), is this case good enough? if not any suggestions? also any other recommendations on the my setup so far? anything wrong? or needs changing, please let me know what you think

[hokiealumnus]

Welcome to OCF! :welcome:

The loop looks great so far. Don't know much about the EK rads yet. Skinnee has one in testing presently, so watch his page for results (http://skinneelabs.com/).

Do you want a separate res or a built-in one? One of the easiest options (which is why I have it) is an MCP355 / DDC3.2 (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swiftechmcp355.html) paired with an XSPC Reservoir Top (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/xsacreforlad.html). There are other options. The Swiftech MCRES v.2 is old faithful - gets the job done for not much money. You could probably fit a cylindrical res in the HAF (which is definitely a good case BTW) without much trouble.

Before going to buy though, have a look at the Water Cooling Guide for Beginners (http://go.ocforums.com/?id=1132X508322&url=http%3A%2F%2Foverclockerstech.com%2Findex.php% 3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D75% 3Awater-cooling-guide-for-beginners%26catid%3D40%3Aoverclocking-and-cooling%26Itemid%3D88) to get some basic knowledge under your belt. Seems like you've done a bit already, but more knowledge never hurt anybody.

[h20xide]

Welcome to OCF! :welcome:

The loop looks great so far. Don't know much about the EK rads yet. Skinnee has one in testing presently, so watch his page for results (http://skinneelabs.com/).

Do you want a separate res or a built-in one? One of the easiest options (which is why I have it) is an MCP355 / DDC3.2 (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swiftechmcp355.html) paired with an XSPC Reservoir Top (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/xsacreforlad.html). There are other options. The Swiftech MCRES v.2 is old faithful - gets the job done for not much money. You could probably fit a cylindrical res in the HAF (which is definitely a good case BTW) without much trouble.

Before going to buy though, have a look at the Water Cooling Guide for Beginners (http://go.ocforums.com/?id=1132X508322&url=http%3A%2F%2Foverclockerstech.com%2Findex.php% 3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D75% 3Awater-cooling-guide-for-beginners%26catid%3D40%3Aoverclocking-and-cooling%26Itemid%3D88) to get some basic knowledge under your belt. Seems like you've done a bit already, but more knowledge never hurt anybody.

Thankyou, already feel welcome! :)

I'm leaning towards the Swiftech MCP655 12V Pump and the Swiftech MCRES Micro Rev2 Reservoir

*edit
Swiftech MCP655 12V Pump comes with plastic barbs and from my understanding they aren't removable/swappable with metal barbs or fittings therefore i am willing to purchase this,
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_296&products_id=11908

it will improve Lph flow, and will also enable me to use barbs (and compression fittings, correct?)
also do i have to buy this for the top?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_300&products_id=11731

also with the Swiftech MCRES Micro Rev2 Reservoir
can i put metal barbs and/or compression fittings into these?

[Conumdrum]

Not sure if you have to buy the stop fitting, I'd say no.

Yes, the pump comes with 1/2" OD barbs built in for 1/2" or 7/16" ID tubing. They work fine.

And yes you can put compression fittings and barbs on the Micro res. Some compression fittings are very fat on the outside, up to 1" wide. So they will fit, but maybe not next to each other. It's very common on CPU blocks because the holes are closer together.

Bitpower 45 deg swivels fix that though.

[Springbok]

I'm a big fan of the 655 pump I'd say get one of those, also it's a good idea to buy an extra clamp or two just in case.

[xrodney]

Or you can get one of those, probably even better then with custom acetal top.
http://www.aquatuning.co.uk/product_info.php/info/p1253_Laing-D5-Pump-12V-D5-Vario-1-2-IG.html

[h20xide]

I'm a big fan of the 655 pump I'd say get one of those, also it's a good idea to buy an extra clamp or two just in case.

im using 8 pure silver (coated) fittings, don't need to worry about clamps

[h20xide]

Not sure if you have to buy the stop fitting, I'd say no.

Yes, the pump comes with 1/2" OD barbs built in for 1/2" or 7/16" ID tubing. They work fine.

And yes you can put compression fittings and barbs on the Micro res. Some compression fittings are very fat on the outside, up to 1" wide. So they will fit, but maybe not next to each other. It's very common on CPU blocks because the holes are closer together.

Bitpower 45 deg swivels fix that though.

the fittings will fit on the swiftech xt, just checked, and thanks for the info on the res :)

[xrodney]

im using 8 pure silver (coated) fittings, don't need to worry about clamps

What have silver coated fittings to do with using or not using clamps ?
Either you use Compression fittings and dont need clamps then as fitting itself work as clamp or use barbed fitting and then you should use clamps to secure tubes to make sure they wont leak.

Its better to be on save side rather then sorry later.

[h20xide]

What have silver coated fittings to do with using or not using clamps ?
Either you use Compression fittings and dont need clamps then as fitting itself work as clamp or use barbed fitting and then you should use clamps to secure tubes to make sure they wont leak.

Its better to be on save side rather then sorry later.

because im using compression fittings and therefore do not require the use of clamps