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11/30/11 at 6:35am
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Hey guys,
I have been doing a lot of research and would like to run my plan/parts by you to see if I am missing anything. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have a Cool Master Storm Sniper case, I have already removed the bottom 3.5 bays and have two open 5.25 bays at top. The top of the case has screw mounts for a 240mm radiator and the bottom could fit a 120mm radiator. Though the plan is to drill into the case so I can fit a 360mm at top and a 240 at the bottom giving me a 360 + 240 setup. I am trying to cool a i7 950 and SLI 470gtx so I feel the bigger radiators are needed as the 470's run hot. So far my parts list is as follows:

CPU Block: EK-Supreme HF Full Copper
GPU Block: Swifttech MCW82 x 2
Pump: Swifttech MCP35X-BK 12 VDC
Radiators: Swittech eXtreme Triple and Double 120mm
Reservoir: Alphacool Repack Dual Acrylic Reservoir
Tubing Tygon 3603: 3/8" ID
Fittings: 3/8th" (Good brand? Barb or compression??)
Fans: Scyth SLIP STREAM 120x25mm 1900RPM x 5

From everything I have read these all seem to be quality parts but your input would be greatly appreciated. Also is there something you can add to your loop to making filling/draining easier?

My loop plan currently is Pump -> CPU -> 240MM Radiator -> GPU's -> 360MM Radiator -> Reservoir -> Pump
I figure the GPU's will create more heat so the bigger radiator should be after them, but any advice on the loop is appreciated.

Thanks for the help, I can't wait to order parts and get this thing started!
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11/30/11 at 8:20am
Looks good to me, as long as you can squeeze all that rad area in there. That'd be very impressive. On, and I hear from a lot of people that Bitspower compression fitting are fantastic.

Be sure to make a build log! I'd be interested to see if this worked out.
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11/30/11 at 8:26am
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i chopped out the top of the case so i could do push pull. (the "plastic grill" on top can be screwed in via unused holes. you just need a few washers and you have to cut down the part you are screwing them into to fit the mounts)
if you set the top fans just under the "plastic grill looking piece" it ends up fitting rather nicely and it looks great.
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11/30/11 at 8:39am
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The case has mounting room on top for a 240, but I was measuring last night and and can fit a 360 by adding some holes and going partly into the 5.25 bay slot. There is already a grill that would cover 240mm of the radiator so ill probably drill another grill for the last 120mm. Though if I have the fans blowing into the case and then out an exhaust do I really need that last part of the radiator under a grill? Or should I place the radiator under the fans so the air is blowing out of the case?

I'll be sure to do a log, have to get all my parts ordered so i can have a very fun Dec 24th smile.gif
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11/30/11 at 8:57am
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Hey guys,
I have been doing a lot of research and would like to run my plan/parts by you to see if I am missing anything. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have a Cool Master Storm Sniper case, I have already removed the bottom 3.5 bays and have two open 5.25 bays at top. The top of the case has screw mounts for a 240mm radiator and the bottom could fit a 120mm radiator. Though the plan is to drill into the case so I can fit a 360mm at top and a 240 at the bottom giving me a 360 + 240 setup. I am trying to cool a i7 950 and SLI 470gtx so I feel the bigger radiators are needed as the 470's run hot. So far my parts list is as follows:
CPU Block: EK-Supreme HF Full Copper
GPU Block: Swifttech MCW82 x 2
Pump: Swifttech MCP35X-BK 12 VDC
Radiators: Swittech eXtreme Triple and Double 120mm
Reservoir: Alphacool Repack Dual Acrylic Reservoir
Tubing Tygon 3603: 3/8" ID
Fittings: 3/8th" (Good brand? Barb or compression??)
Fans: Scyth SLIP STREAM 120x25mm 1900RPM x 5
From everything I have read these all seem to be quality parts but your input would be greatly appreciated. Also is there something you can add to your loop to making filling/draining easier?
My loop plan currently is Pump -> CPU -> 240MM Radiator -> GPU's -> 360MM Radiator -> Reservoir -> Pump
I figure the GPU's will create more heat so the bigger radiator should be after them, but any advice on the loop is appreciated.
Thanks for the help, I can't wait to order parts and get this thing started!

Looks good. I would think about switching pumps to a Alphacool VPP655 which from this website is modded and adjustable for speeds.

On my build im using Bitspower Premium compressions fittings and they hold up really well so far. Plus they look extremely clean on my components.

Just remember to take your time when doing your GPUs, Dont rush it. Also Alot of people dont, but I use anti-static mats. They can be had for cheap off of iFixIt. As well as some good tools.
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11/30/11 at 9:15am
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If I get 3/8th" ID Tubbing should I get 3/8th" ID Compression Fittings or 1/2" ID Compression Fittings. Also with these compression fittings do you still need a clamp? I guess I did leave out one important part, the coolant. I believe I managed to pick every part as being copper maybe some brass in there as well. I have read about using distilled water, does that mean I can just pick up distilled water from walmart and put it in my system? Or is there some kind of mix you have to do? Or do you guys recommend one of these bottled coolants.
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If I get 3/8th" ID Tubbing should I get 3/8th" ID Compression Fittings or 1/2" ID Compression Fittings. Also with these compression fittings do you still need a clamp? I guess I did leave out one important part, the coolant. I believe I managed to pick every part as being copper maybe some brass in there as well. I have read about using distilled water, does that mean I can just pick up distilled water from walmart and put it in my system? Or is there some kind of mix you have to do? Or do you guys recommend one of these bottled coolants.

- for the compression fittings it will tell you the inner and out diameter of the fitting. Inner diameter fits on the barb and the outer needs to be the correct size for the compression screw.
- no you don't need a clamp for compression fittings.
- yes, just grab some distilled water from where ever...doesn't have to be anything special..
- i do not recommend pre-mix coolants at all...most of them have tendencies to clog/fade.
- when using distilled water, use PT NUKEhttp://www.frozencpu.com/products/11744/ex-liq-154/IandH_Dead-Water_Copper_Sulfate_Biocidal_PC_Coolant_Additive.html and a silver kill coil. this will prevent algae and other bacteria from building up in your system.
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11/30/11 at 11:04am
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Nice, thanks for clearing that up. Looks like I am ready to order everything tonight.
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