Ravenhunt
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- Feb 26, 2018
Well, after a few years i decided to go with a new custom water cooled PC.
But... i struggle on the decision what case, res and pump i should choose. (Well, more or less for visuals.)
The Lian Li Alpha 550 (white) has support for two(?) rads up to 420mm. BUT, can i fit TWO of them at the same time?
It could be a veeery tight fit at the top intakes of the front rad. (Except you turn the rad and mess around with the PSU cage drilling holes into it.)
So, if there are other options, like the Lian Li in visuals, then i'm open for ideas.
I also struggle for a pump and res. First i thought a pump/res from EKWB or VPP655 from alphacool would be a good choice. But then i saw some very neat covers and reservoirs from Monsoon and also the Alphacool Helix series.
I don't want end up with a black covered pump, like most EKWB pumps, and go into visual conflict with the res. (I also thought about the option to place the pump into the bottom of the case and drill holes for the tubes, to cover the pump.)
Also a "problem" could be: Were to buy exactly? I live in germany and have to ship some more exotic stuff, i guess. (Caseking and others don't sell stuff from Monsoon, like performance cps do. As an example.)
Other parts so far would be:
cuplex kryos NEXT acrylic/nickel CPU cooler
Acrylic Tubes (Maybe from EKWB)
EKWB HDC Fittings white and maybe some 90° Bitspower Adapters in white if needed
airplex radical 2/420mm copper Rads
Some clear blue fluid mix color (like EKWB Cryofuel navy blue)
For Fans, well that's a whole different story.
I like the LL140 series from Corsair but read some very controversial comments to them as rad fans. (Low pressure, low airflow etc)
Now i search for some neat fans to fit the color scheme. (White+blue)
Any creative input and/or ideas? x_x
But... i struggle on the decision what case, res and pump i should choose. (Well, more or less for visuals.)
The Lian Li Alpha 550 (white) has support for two(?) rads up to 420mm. BUT, can i fit TWO of them at the same time?
It could be a veeery tight fit at the top intakes of the front rad. (Except you turn the rad and mess around with the PSU cage drilling holes into it.)
So, if there are other options, like the Lian Li in visuals, then i'm open for ideas.
I also struggle for a pump and res. First i thought a pump/res from EKWB or VPP655 from alphacool would be a good choice. But then i saw some very neat covers and reservoirs from Monsoon and also the Alphacool Helix series.
I don't want end up with a black covered pump, like most EKWB pumps, and go into visual conflict with the res. (I also thought about the option to place the pump into the bottom of the case and drill holes for the tubes, to cover the pump.)
Also a "problem" could be: Were to buy exactly? I live in germany and have to ship some more exotic stuff, i guess. (Caseking and others don't sell stuff from Monsoon, like performance cps do. As an example.)
Other parts so far would be:
cuplex kryos NEXT acrylic/nickel CPU cooler
Acrylic Tubes (Maybe from EKWB)
EKWB HDC Fittings white and maybe some 90° Bitspower Adapters in white if needed
airplex radical 2/420mm copper Rads
Some clear blue fluid mix color (like EKWB Cryofuel navy blue)
For Fans, well that's a whole different story.
I like the LL140 series from Corsair but read some very controversial comments to them as rad fans. (Low pressure, low airflow etc)
Now i search for some neat fans to fit the color scheme. (White+blue)
Any creative input and/or ideas? x_x
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