Hi there fellow overclockers.
I've been thinking about going over to water for quite some time now and finally I feel the time is right. I thought I'd start with a 360-kit and just the cpu and take a clooser look at the gpu's once I feel I know better what the hell I'm doing.
My first question...
I started looking at the 360 XE kit from EK, prices for that with some surrounding stuff I want lands at ~500€. Then I found a similar kit from Phobya at a better price (~330€) so I thought it had to be some major differences. But the thickness of the radiator was the same, the reservoir was actually bigger... and since I'm a noob at this I don't really know how to tell why the prices differ so much. I've got the money for the Phobya, so if you think it's worth it and isn't that much of a difference then I'm sending an order tomorrow
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-kit-x360
http://www.aquatuning.se/vattenkylning/kit-und-system/interna-kits/16022/phobya-pure-performance-kit-360lt?c=5264 (press "Beskrivning" for english)
Second question:
All builds I look at seem to have the cpu block this way
Is there a specific reason to this or is it possible to turn it 45 degrees? Cause I've been thinking of setting is up like this
Two 90 degree fittings on the cpu block, one on the radiator and one down on the side of the pump. One 45 degree on the radiator and one on the top of the reservoir. Then straight ones on the bottom of the reservoir and one on the top of the pump. In my world this would be the best setup... shortest way for the water to travel and as few bends on the tubes as well. Remeber that I'm a noob at this and my logic might be like that of a woman
I want it black and red. So I've added four 90 degree fittings, two 45 degree fitting and two straight ones. Besides this I've added biocide and red dye... am I missing something or would I be good to go with this?
The only thing I'm afraid might be a problem is the fittings on the radiator. Will it hit the fan next to it? Could/should I use an extension of some kind?
Would this be the correct thing? http://www.aquatuning.se/vattenkylning/anslutningar/adaptrar/12268/koolance-verlaengerung-20mm-g1/4-auf-g1/4-black?c=5300
How about the length of the thread, are those correct on the fittings I've chosen?
I really need your help guys!
Thanks in advance and sorry for all stupid questions
I've been thinking about going over to water for quite some time now and finally I feel the time is right. I thought I'd start with a 360-kit and just the cpu and take a clooser look at the gpu's once I feel I know better what the hell I'm doing.
My first question...
I started looking at the 360 XE kit from EK, prices for that with some surrounding stuff I want lands at ~500€. Then I found a similar kit from Phobya at a better price (~330€) so I thought it had to be some major differences. But the thickness of the radiator was the same, the reservoir was actually bigger... and since I'm a noob at this I don't really know how to tell why the prices differ so much. I've got the money for the Phobya, so if you think it's worth it and isn't that much of a difference then I'm sending an order tomorrow
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-kit-x360
http://www.aquatuning.se/vattenkylning/kit-und-system/interna-kits/16022/phobya-pure-performance-kit-360lt?c=5264 (press "Beskrivning" for english)
Second question:
All builds I look at seem to have the cpu block this way
Is there a specific reason to this or is it possible to turn it 45 degrees? Cause I've been thinking of setting is up like this
Two 90 degree fittings on the cpu block, one on the radiator and one down on the side of the pump. One 45 degree on the radiator and one on the top of the reservoir. Then straight ones on the bottom of the reservoir and one on the top of the pump. In my world this would be the best setup... shortest way for the water to travel and as few bends on the tubes as well. Remeber that I'm a noob at this and my logic might be like that of a woman
I want it black and red. So I've added four 90 degree fittings, two 45 degree fitting and two straight ones. Besides this I've added biocide and red dye... am I missing something or would I be good to go with this?
The only thing I'm afraid might be a problem is the fittings on the radiator. Will it hit the fan next to it? Could/should I use an extension of some kind?
Would this be the correct thing? http://www.aquatuning.se/vattenkylning/anslutningar/adaptrar/12268/koolance-verlaengerung-20mm-g1/4-auf-g1/4-black?c=5300
How about the length of the thread, are those correct on the fittings I've chosen?
I really need your help guys!
Thanks in advance and sorry for all stupid questions