Wanna help me build a custom loop?

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

I have an i7 2600k. Budget will be around 300-400 USD. Some may find this fun, others may not wanna be bothered. :thup:

Whoever's setup I chose I will buy them anything of 20 USD at the place which I purchase all the watercooling equipment

Please give detailed information on why yours is a good choice.

ssjwizard · Jul 28, 2011

you might want to get the yate loon mediums instead the extra noise is worth the bit of performance. Either way thats a solid setup.

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

ssjwizard said:
you might want to get the yate loon mediums instead the extra noise is worth the bit of performance. Either way thats a solid setup.

Very nice sir!

I'd like to see a few more before I make a purchase.

fall · Jul 28, 2011

That list is fine. I would change the 355 to a 35X and the 38mm yates to 25mm yate lows. they will perform the same on that rad.

Would also change the block to the EK Supreme HF for the little bit more $$ that it is...

Might want to check out the stickies a bit to learn some before jumping into it...

jmdixon85 · Jul 28, 2011

Yeah that build seems good. I myself would prefer to go with some medium speed yate loons and a fan controller.

If you ever want to expand the loop to include a GPU (or two) I would recommend getting a MCP-655 pump instead.

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

jmdixon85 said:
Yeah that build seems good. I myself would prefer to go with some medium speed yate loons and a fan controller.

If you ever want to expand the loop to include a GPU (or two) I would recommend getting a MCP-655 pump instead.

This is what I got so far. That EK supreme block is hard to find, it seems very popular!

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

kskwerl said:
This is what I got so far. That EK supreme block is hard to find, it seems very popular!

And with that block do I go copper or nickel?

jmdixon85 · Jul 28, 2011

I see you have a HAF X case. That RAD will not fit inside, only upto a 360 RAD will fit. Unless you are going to run the RAD external from the case?

The nickel block will offer slightly better temps compared to the copper one. But I wouldn't expect much of a difference at all.

ssjwizard · Jul 28, 2011

Your choice of materials, some would warn against the nickel block but I doubt it is still an issue. Btw I think you have the wrong size tubing. you want 3/8" ID 1/2or5/8" OD

jmdixon85 · Jul 28, 2011

ssjwizard said:
Your choice of materials, some would warn against the nickel block but I doubt it is still an issue. Btw I think you have the wrong size tubing. you want 3/8" ID 1/2or5/8" OD

+1. Just spotted that myself. You need 3/8ID tubing not 1/4...

SeeThruHead · Jul 28, 2011

Ek statement regarding nickel plating flaking

http://www.mmdnewswire.com/cooling-system-in-pc-56582.html

I don't know if retailers have blocks with this new plating yet.
I just grabbed a full copper version.

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

jmdixon85 said:
I see you have a HAF X case. That RAD will not fit inside, only upto a 360 RAD will fit. Unless you are going to run the RAD external from the case?

The nickel block will offer slightly better temps compared to the copper one. But I wouldn't expect much of a difference at all.

ssjwizard said:
Your choice of materials, some would warn against the nickel block but I doubt it is still an issue. Btw I think you have the wrong size tubing. you want 3/8" ID 1/2or5/8" OD

Thanks I just spotted that too. I actually plan on just putting it outside the case, I don't have the HAF anymore. I really should update my sig. I have a whole new rig.

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

How's this looking. What kind of res would you guys recommend?

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

Found it on Performance PC's website

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

Pref a res from sidewinder http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/reservoirs.html

SeeThruHead · Jul 28, 2011

We're warning you away from nickel plated blocks by ek and you choose an EK full nickel? I doubt that the blocks available right now are updated with the new plating tech so why dont you just buy one without nickel plating to be safe?

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

SeeThruHead said:
We're warning you away from nickel plated blocks by ek and you choose an EK full nickel? I doubt that the blocks available right now are updated with the new plating tech so why dont you just buy one without nickel plating to be safe?

easy there guy, I hadn't read that yet. I ordered a full copper block :thup:

kskwerl · Jul 28, 2011

kskwerl said:
easy there guy, I hadn't read that yet. I ordered a full copper block

1 x EK-Supreme HF High Flow - CPU Water Block "Easy Mount" - "FULL COPPER" (EK-Supreme-HF-CU)
Fitting Size 3/8" Barb for 3/8" ID tube

ssjwizard · Jul 28, 2011

With that inline pump there really is no need for a res a Tline works just as well and it cost nearly nothing to setup.

Daemonkin · Jul 29, 2011

Since you're just beginnig I suggest you get the apogee. The only time the easy mount really pulls away from competiters blocks is when indigo xtreme is used. It's also not a user friendly block if you have to take it apart and the easy mount, according to skinnie, is a hassle to install the first time. Your money though. :shrug:

PS Try giving the stickies a read. Might learn something useful, like how to maintain that setup.

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