Water Cooling Help 10-11-12

[MadMike1989]

I am new to Water Cooling. I would like to set one up for my computer. Cause I'm tired of having the video card getting to hot like 80'c. I did have a CORSAIR H100 Liquid CPU Cooler for the Processors but it crap out on me. But it's time to do water cooling.

This what I will like to run on water cooling. The first one is the case It's Water cooling ready. I would like to run 3 Radiator in the case if I can. Why 3 Radiator. Cause I like to have the video card temps drop a least 10,20,25'c If i can. The Liquid CPU Cooler I was using the temps for it was 15'c MAX 30"c.... PIC NUMBER 1 that where the other two Radiator are going to be at and the Radiator 3 will be in the top of the case. PIC NUMBER 2 is what Radiator 1&2 is going to like. But with 3 Radiator's. The video card you see in the PIC I will be upgrading it to XFX Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition IN CrossFireX MODE.

Thermaltake Level 10 GT (VN10001W2N)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133188

AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103913

2 XFX Double D FX797GTDFC Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition IN CrossFireX MODE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150632

This what I found at frozencpu.com like I said I"m new to this. If you see something that is not right or don't need, won't work together, like hose size's. When it come to size like 1/4 to 3/4 I'm lost lol.... I like to have all the part's I need so I can get ready to order the Parts. Then when I get the parts
I come back here to see if anyone will help me out. Like what needs to clean and so on. I been reading the lifehacker forum A Beginner’s Guide to Water Cooling Your Computer.
http://lifehacker.com/5940236/a-beginners-guide-to-water-cooling-your-computer


XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Clear Reservoir - w/ D5 Variant Pump Installed
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1..._D5_Variant_Pump_Installed.html?tl=g30c97s152

Tygon R-3603 1/4" ID (3/8" OD) - Laboratory Tubing
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2..._-_Laboratory_Tubing.html?tl=g30c99s170#blank

Magicool Extreme Dual 120mm Radiator - Slim Profile (LC-RADI240)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...m_Profile_LC-RADI240.html?tl=g30c95s160#blank

Magicool Extreme 120mm Radiator (LC-RADI120S)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...120mm_Radiator_LC-RADI120S.html?tl=g30c95s159

Magicool Extreme 140mm Radiator - Slim Profile (MC-RADI140)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...m_Profile_MC-RADI140.html?tl=g30c95s929#blank

Koolance CPU-370SA AMD Liquid Cooling CPU Block - (No Fittings)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...Block_-_No_Fittings_.html?tl=g30c85s139#blank

XSPC G1/4" to 1/2" barb fitting
http://www.xoxide.com/g1-4-to-1-2-bfit.html

Not for sure if this fit's the video card might need your help on this one

EK Radeon HD 7970 DCII VGA Liquid Cooling Block - Acetal + Electroless Nickel Plated (EK-FC7970 DCII - Acetal+EN (Nickel)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...0_DCII_-_AcetalEN_Nickel.html?tl=g30c309s1590

 

[Mandrake4565]

I would go with bigger tubing, 1/2 id 3/4 od I think it looks nicer. I'm not sure that's enough radiator to cool the cpu and dual gpu's when you go that route. What about fans?

 

[MGF Derp]

Seems your XFX card is built on a referance PCB so the full cover EK block should work. Might want to go ahead and email EK though

 

[MadMike1989]

For the small 120mm Radiator I will have 2 Noctua NF-F12 Fans running on it and the 140mm Radiator i will have 2 fans on it to. the Magicool Extreme Dual 120mm Radiator will have 4 Noctua NF-F12 on it. You said the bigger tubing, 1/2 id 3/4 will be better.. If i change that Dose that mean i need to change the XSPC G1/4" to 1/2" barb fitting to a different size?

 

[Conumdrum]

G1/4 is not a tubing size. G1/4 is the thread size we use on everything. Also known as BSPP threads. Wiki it if your curious.

Your 1/2" OD barbs will fit 1/2" ID tubing just fine.

 

[MadMike1989]

thanks Conumdrum this is what I pick out so far. I just update the list of part's. I did find the right water block for the video card Thanks MGF Derp. Now if you see something will be better in the list of parts let me know. Like I said I like to keep the video cards & the Processors temps as low as i can. What you think would be better to use Water or Coolant? Water is free, Coolant cost money. But I like to keep the system clean of any bad stuff.

Just update the list

XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Clear Reservoir - w/ D5 Variant Pump Installed
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1..._D5_Variant_Pump_Installed.html?tl=g30c97s152

Bitspower Chrome G1/4" Barb Fitting - 1/2" ID (BP-WTP-C01)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...14_Barb_Fitting_-_12_ID_BP-WTP-C01.html#blank

Danger Den DreamFlex Value Pack - Tubing / Clamps / Tube Cutter ( 1/2"ID x 3/4"OD ) - UV Red
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...tter_12ID_x_34OD_-_UV_Red.html?tl=g30c99s1614

Magicool Extreme Dual 120mm Radiator - Slim Profile (LC-RADI240)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...m_Profile_LC-RADI240.html?tl=g30c95s160#blank

Magicool Extreme 120mm Radiator (LC-RADI120S)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...120mm_Radiator_LC-RADI120S.html?tl=g30c95s159

Magicool Extreme 140mm Radiator - Slim Profile (MC-RADI140)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...m_Profile_MC-RADI140.html?tl=g30c95s929#blank

Koolance CPU-370SA AMD Liquid Cooling CPU Block - (No Fittings)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...Block_-_No_Fittings_.html?tl=g30c85s139#blank

2 OF EK Radeon HD 7970 VGA Liquid Cooling Block - Acetal + Nickel CSQ (EK-FC7970 - Acetal + Nickel CSQ)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...7970_-_Acetal_Nickel_CSQ.html?tl=g30c309s1590

 

[Conumdrum]

We preach coolant in the stickies and read what most of us use.

Hint: It's cheap.


Better clamps needed than the DD ones.

 

[MadMike1989]

I did not found any thing in stickies about coolant or water. So I found something on some other forums about it. Some people are saying distilled water will be better as long you have a PT Nuke or KillCoil. Clamps I'm getting from a auto parts store.

 

[Conumdrum]

Hmm, guess you missed this:

Fluid


Water. It has a higher specific heat capacity than any other common substance (source). That’s why we use it; it’s the best…plus it’s cheap! There are only a couple hard and fast rules that must be followed though.

• Use distilled water or deionized water; nothing else.
  • Tap water would breed algae and the junk in it would aid in gunking up your parts.
  • I’ve seen it reported that deionized water would pick up stray ions from your parts and lead to corrosion. This is questionable however, considering IBM uses it. A lot of places outside the US have deionized as a cheaper solution than distilled. If it’s what is available, by all means use it without worry.
  • A big difference between deionized and distilled is that deionization only removes the minerals; distilling removes minerals and biological components.
  • I personally use distilled only, but it’s up to you. There is no dispute however that you should never, ever use tap water.
• Use some type of biocide.
  • One of the most popular options is PT Nuke. There are two versions of PT Nuke. One is for pre-mixed fluids and dyes. The other is for straight distilled water. PT Nuke is simple to use, inexpensive and works very well.
  • Another option is a silver kill coil. Pure silver serves as a biocide without adding anything to the water itself.

There are other things you can put in / combine with distilled water. Ethylene glycol (antifreeze) is a common one. I’ve also seen diluted methanol used (windshield washer fluid), though that one is slightly flammable and I’d not use it personally.

From here:

http://www.overclockers.com/beginners-guide-water-cooling/

We have more than one beginners WC sticky.

Usually it's because of glossing over links etc. No worries, lots in a hurry do it. It's a hobby, what's the hurry?

 

[MadMike1989]

Lol I feel dumb today. I should know what distilled water is. distilled water is what you buy in stores like Nestle Pure Life Purified Water and some others brands....So what I think would be the best distilled water and i used the silver kill coil with it as long it's dose not gunking up my parts i should be fine.

 

[Conumdrum]

Distilled. Not magic Purified words etc.

Distilled. The 1 gallon jug says DISTILLED. Walgreens, SAVON, etc etc.