I'm building my first custom loop. I've been researching the topic a lot over the past 6 months. I've "built" theoretical part lists to see what I would need and am now at the point where I'm pretty confident with the parts I've picked. I just want to know if the parts I have chosen are any good.
I am aware that a lot of people are going to criticize my pump selection, but please give me some other reason to choose another one other then "you have to chose a d5 or ddc pump because that's what everyone else chooses". I understand that they are well known for being reliable, but this barrow one is made by the same people who make Bitspower pieces so I am fairly confident that it will be a good pump.
CPU Waterblock: (Barrow X99 transparent acrylic CPU waterblock)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-X99-transparent-acrylic-CPU-waterblock-0-3MM-microcutting-micro-waterway-LTYK2X-03/32709603857.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.264.teahiE
Fittings:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/high-quality-easy-installation-Black-compression-fittings-nozzle-G1-4-thread-suit-10x16mm-tubing/1097740646.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.267.w1filL
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-Black-G1-4-45-degree-swivel-adapter-seat-rotating-elbow-TWT45-B01/1165874178.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.273.w1filL
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREE-HK-postage-High-quality-G1-4-thread-90-degree-Rotary-Fitting-Adapter-Black/1097828408.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.276.w1filL
Pump and Reservoir:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-12V-17w-Water-pump-sets-water-cooling-pump-cooling-system-water-pump-computer-speed-SPB17/32761556913.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.270.w1filL
Radiator:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-copper-120mm-computer-Water-discharge-liquid-heat-exchanger-threaded-thread-radiator-for-12cm-fans-Dabel/32750549419.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.279.w1filL
Tubing: (Mayhems 3/8"-5/8" (10/16mm) Ultra Clear Tubing)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA5K4KY3903&ignorebbr=1&_ga=1.25655293.1116087659.1475175962
Coolent: (Mayhems Pastel Extreme White 100ml)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA5K3RV3672&ignorebbr=1&_ga=1.25655293.1116087659.1475175962
I was looking at the Thermaltake Pacific kits but don't like the fact that they come with a aluminium radiator and that there are bad reviews on there reservoirs cracking.
Also thought about adding a cylindrical reservoir to a Swifttech H220 X2 Prestige, but don't like the fact that the pump is built into the radiator. Also I have a In Win 303 case so the mounting options for the radiator/pump/reservoir combo aren't very good.
Any help/comments would be appreciated, but please explain your reasoning/statement.
Thank you.
I am aware that a lot of people are going to criticize my pump selection, but please give me some other reason to choose another one other then "you have to chose a d5 or ddc pump because that's what everyone else chooses". I understand that they are well known for being reliable, but this barrow one is made by the same people who make Bitspower pieces so I am fairly confident that it will be a good pump.
CPU Waterblock: (Barrow X99 transparent acrylic CPU waterblock)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-X99-transparent-acrylic-CPU-waterblock-0-3MM-microcutting-micro-waterway-LTYK2X-03/32709603857.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.264.teahiE
Fittings:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/high-quality-easy-installation-Black-compression-fittings-nozzle-G1-4-thread-suit-10x16mm-tubing/1097740646.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.267.w1filL
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-Black-G1-4-45-degree-swivel-adapter-seat-rotating-elbow-TWT45-B01/1165874178.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.273.w1filL
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREE-HK-postage-High-quality-G1-4-thread-90-degree-Rotary-Fitting-Adapter-Black/1097828408.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.276.w1filL
Pump and Reservoir:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-12V-17w-Water-pump-sets-water-cooling-pump-cooling-system-water-pump-computer-speed-SPB17/32761556913.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.270.w1filL
Radiator:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-copper-120mm-computer-Water-discharge-liquid-heat-exchanger-threaded-thread-radiator-for-12cm-fans-Dabel/32750549419.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.279.w1filL
Tubing: (Mayhems 3/8"-5/8" (10/16mm) Ultra Clear Tubing)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA5K4KY3903&ignorebbr=1&_ga=1.25655293.1116087659.1475175962
Coolent: (Mayhems Pastel Extreme White 100ml)
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA5K3RV3672&ignorebbr=1&_ga=1.25655293.1116087659.1475175962
I was looking at the Thermaltake Pacific kits but don't like the fact that they come with a aluminium radiator and that there are bad reviews on there reservoirs cracking.
Also thought about adding a cylindrical reservoir to a Swifttech H220 X2 Prestige, but don't like the fact that the pump is built into the radiator. Also I have a In Win 303 case so the mounting options for the radiator/pump/reservoir combo aren't very good.
Any help/comments would be appreciated, but please explain your reasoning/statement.
Thank you.
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