Rithaniel
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- Sep 7, 2014
So, this is not only my first attempt at a custom water cooling loop, but my first custom built computer as well. Some people have advised me to avoid watercooling considering my inexperience, but I suppose I'm just stubborn, and I'm doing it anyways.
I've done a considerable amount of research, read most of the stickies on this forum, and know about how I need to keep my Delta T below 10° C and all those little details, but I have a series of questions that I can't seem to find answers for:
First, Galvanic Corrosion happens when dissimilar metals are in a loop together. Now, for this to be a major issue, they need to be highly dissimilar metals, like aluminum and copper. But, it can still happen even in a loop containing only brass and copper, correct? If so, then wouldn't it be wise to have all metals in the loop simply match? If so, then where are all the copper radiators and fittings that I can't seem to find?
Second, I like the idea of positive pressure cases, and want to keep my loop entirely enclosed within my case (I'll be listing specifics on my build in a moment), but the best place for my radiator, in my particular case, is a slot for two 120mm fans (likely would be putting an XSPC EK240 there), which, with the case oriented horizontally, like I intend to have it, would have my radiator resting on the bottom of my case, with the fans blowing up into the body of the case, maintaining the positive pressure. I don't think these two things have really been mixed too much in the past, so I was wondering: How much heat, if notable, might be fed back into the components this way? I'm open to alternative configurations as well, if anyone has any ideas, or if my current idea is not likely to work.
Third, for this one I'll go ahead and list my build:
GPU: GeForce GTX 780 w/ Hydro Copper (I really wanted to get the Ares III, because it matched my "black on black on black" color scheme (or lack of color scheme, I suppose), and it would be simply awesome to have one of those, but, well, it would have been a very tight fit, and, I didn't exactly want to pay $1500 for my graphics card either. Sticking with something more budget friendly in the meantime.)
PSU: Silverstone SX600-G
Case: Silverstone RVZ01 (Here's where my issues come in.)
Mobo: Asus Z97I Plus
CPU: Intel i7-4770K
Watercooling Parts:
CPU Block: EK Supremacy EVO Acetal
Radiator: XSPC EK240
Pump: Laing DDC pump (With Black Acetal replacement top)
Reservoir: Probably a T-line.
Tubing: 3/8 ID, 1/2 OD black Tygon
Alright, now that it's all posted, the foremost question: Have I selected sufficient cooling for the parts I have? If not, then would a larger radiator do the trick? Or perhaps a second, 120mm radiator on the "top" side of the case? Also, I would consider using a thicker radiator, but I can't find the clearance between the graphics card bracket in the rvz01 and the case wall. I'm certain the EK240 would fit, but if I can, I'd like to try a larger piece, like the RX240.
Also, an all-copper radiator and all-copper compression fittings are much desired.
I've done a considerable amount of research, read most of the stickies on this forum, and know about how I need to keep my Delta T below 10° C and all those little details, but I have a series of questions that I can't seem to find answers for:
First, Galvanic Corrosion happens when dissimilar metals are in a loop together. Now, for this to be a major issue, they need to be highly dissimilar metals, like aluminum and copper. But, it can still happen even in a loop containing only brass and copper, correct? If so, then wouldn't it be wise to have all metals in the loop simply match? If so, then where are all the copper radiators and fittings that I can't seem to find?
Second, I like the idea of positive pressure cases, and want to keep my loop entirely enclosed within my case (I'll be listing specifics on my build in a moment), but the best place for my radiator, in my particular case, is a slot for two 120mm fans (likely would be putting an XSPC EK240 there), which, with the case oriented horizontally, like I intend to have it, would have my radiator resting on the bottom of my case, with the fans blowing up into the body of the case, maintaining the positive pressure. I don't think these two things have really been mixed too much in the past, so I was wondering: How much heat, if notable, might be fed back into the components this way? I'm open to alternative configurations as well, if anyone has any ideas, or if my current idea is not likely to work.
Third, for this one I'll go ahead and list my build:
GPU: GeForce GTX 780 w/ Hydro Copper (I really wanted to get the Ares III, because it matched my "black on black on black" color scheme (or lack of color scheme, I suppose), and it would be simply awesome to have one of those, but, well, it would have been a very tight fit, and, I didn't exactly want to pay $1500 for my graphics card either. Sticking with something more budget friendly in the meantime.)
PSU: Silverstone SX600-G
Case: Silverstone RVZ01 (Here's where my issues come in.)
Mobo: Asus Z97I Plus
CPU: Intel i7-4770K
Watercooling Parts:
CPU Block: EK Supremacy EVO Acetal
Radiator: XSPC EK240
Pump: Laing DDC pump (With Black Acetal replacement top)
Reservoir: Probably a T-line.
Tubing: 3/8 ID, 1/2 OD black Tygon
Alright, now that it's all posted, the foremost question: Have I selected sufficient cooling for the parts I have? If not, then would a larger radiator do the trick? Or perhaps a second, 120mm radiator on the "top" side of the case? Also, I would consider using a thicker radiator, but I can't find the clearance between the graphics card bracket in the rvz01 and the case wall. I'm certain the EK240 would fit, but if I can, I'd like to try a larger piece, like the RX240.
Also, an all-copper radiator and all-copper compression fittings are much desired.