CPU Loop Work Log

[Sean W.]

CPU Loop Work Log (pics)!

hey guys!

im starting to get all the parts i need to water cool my AMD 965. i dont have any of the actual components for the loop yet, but they are ordered and will be here soon. so for now ill show you what i do have.

the main components are going to be

- Black Ice III PRO triple Rad
-Swiftech 350 pump
-Swiftech Micro Res
- Enzotech SCW-REV.A Water block
-3/8th ID tubing

here is what i have now:

Tubing:


Teflon Tape:


Shrink Wrap:


Shin etsu:


30x 6/32 1 1/4" screws:


Hose clamps:

 

[Sean W.]

CPU Loop Work Log *FINISHED*

alright! the water block and 2 fans came in today!

Here is the Enzotech SCW-REV.A Water block




its very heavy and feels like it is made very well, and the base of it is absolutely flat and has a mirror finish!



and here are the 2 Rosewill 120mm blue LED fans to go with the 4 I already have, so ill have 6 for a push pull on a triple rad.

 

[m0r7if3r]

there should be a rule that a buildlog must always be active in this section so I have a fresh supply of waterblock pron

 

[Conumdrum]

Umm whats the teflon tape for? Umm seriously. Not needed seriously unless your doing something odd with threads for your fittings........

 

[Sean W.]

ive heard that it is a good idea to put a couple loops of Teflon tape around the threads on the barbs as an added protection against leaks.

 

[Sean W.]

I was expecting more feedback :/

 

[m0r7if3r]

looks good ...I don't have much else to say cause I already commented on the sweet block...I've never done the whole reflection in the cooler thing, did you have to polish that or anything?

 

[Prunecandy]

how much did those parts cost you

 

[muddocktor]

With straight-wall threads like G 1/4, the teflon tape will do you no good. The sealing area is on the o-ring, not the threads. Teflon tape works by filling the spaces in a tapered thread like NPT and won't help a bit, IMO. It might even hurt if some of it gets peeled off and gets into the loop and through the pump or rad.

 

[OCD-OC]

what case are you building into Sean ?

 

[Sean W.]

alright, i wont use the teflon tape:

tubing cost $7
Teflon tape $2
heat shrink $4
Shin Etsu $10
screws $10
hose clamps $8
Water Block $55
Fans $20

so all in all, so far $116

This is all going in my HAF X

 

[Sean W.]

i just bought 7 of these barbs, i like em'

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/big14mabl3id.html

 

[Prunecandy]

i plan on doing something very similar to this in the future after i upgrade my case and psu.
cant wait to see this done

 

[Sean W.]

yea im really excited about it comming together

 

[Sean W.]

i am expecting the rad and res to come in today

 

[Sean W.]

the Black Ice III PRO triple Radiator came today

 

[m0r7if3r]

that's the 20fpi one, right?

 

[Sean W.]

i dunno...

haha

 

[m0r7if3r]

gtx or sr1?

 

[Sean W.]

.....i dunno... haha

i bought it from a member off another forum