New Watercooling setup. Need Suggestions Comments. - Overclock.net

wastedtime · 04-25-08

I am deciding on parts for my new watercooling setup and here is what I have come up with so far.

I am going to go with 2 separate loops one for the CPU and one for the GPU. But I am going to be using only 1 Reservoir.

Loop 1 : CPU Block D-Tek Fuzion + Pro MOunt
Rad : GTX 360 + 3 Scythe 1900rpm Fans.
Pump : DD12V - D5 Pump Fixed Speed.

Loop 2 : GPU Block Undecided. ??? (2 GPU blocks for SLI.)
Rad GTX240 + 2 Scythe 1900 rpm Fans
Pump : DD12V - D5 Pump Fixed Speed.

Fittings etc :

Compression Fitting 3/8" ID + 1/2" OD ... x4
Tygon Tubing : 1/2" ID + 3/4" OD
Reservoir : EK- RES150
Cooling liquid : Fesser One Red or FLuid XP Blood Red

Comments and Suggestions welcome

.

I attached Screenshots of my cart :

Sonic · 04-25-08

What CPU are you going to run? If its a C2D, I would use the GTX240 and the GTX360 for the SLi cards because those would probably run hotter than the CPU. Though if your getting a quad, just ignore what I said.

Deezle98 · 04-25-08

Your compression fittings aren't meant for 1/2" tubing. I would get 3/8" tygon, and regular barbs, 1/2" tygon fits very loosely on 1/2" barbs, 3/8" can run on 1/2" barbs without any clamps and you don't loose any flow because the ID of 1/2" barbs is only 3/8". And go with the Fesser coolant. The fixed speed D5 performs well under the D5 vario BTW. And when you say 1 res, are you pumping both loops into the same res? That totally defeats the purpose of 2 loops.

wastedtime · 04-25-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic

What CPU are you going to run? If its a C2D, I would use the GTX240 and the GTX360 for the SLi cards because those would probably run hotter than the CPU. Though if your getting a quad, just ignore what I said.

Yes I am getting a quad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezle98

Your compression fittings aren't meant for 1/2" tubing. I would get 3/8" tygon, and regular barbs, 1/2" tygon fits very loosely on 1/2" barbs, 3/8" can run on 1/2" barbs without any clamps and you don't loose any flow because the ID of 1/2" barbs is only 3/8". And go with the Fesser coolant. The fixed speed D5 performs well under the D5 vario BTW. And when you say 1 res, are you pumping both loops into the same res? That totally defeats the purpose of 2 loops.

I really like the compression fittings. Will 3/8" tygon fit on these compression fittings ??

Hmm I guess I will get the vario version. of the pumps.

Yes I am planning on pumping both loops to the same res.
I am not sure how pumping both loops into the same res will defeat the purpose. I am a noob at watercooling .. could you explain this to me in detail ??

Deezle98 · 04-25-08

By pumping the coolant into the same res you allow the heat to dump into eachother, instead of keeping them separate.

wastedtime · 04-25-08

Ohh ok.. I get it. I guess 2 reservoirs is the way to go then..

Deezle98 · 04-25-08

T-lines also work, so if you're strapped for space give one loop a t-line, they take a bit longer to bleed though.

H3||scr3am · 04-25-08

I would suggest ditching the compression fittings idea, zip ties get the job done easier (2 zips/barb).
for performance per dollar go with the masterkleer 7/16" tubing with a little hot water, you can fit it snugly on 1/2' barbs (tight fit means less chance of leaks.
for the SLI GFX water blocks go with either EK or Danger Den's full coverage block offerings your GFX card isn't in your sig so i have no idea what block u need exactly...
make sure to disassemble the FuZion and clean out the interior of spare plastic.
Instead of the pro-mount Kit I would suggest the nozzle kit (or get both) as it will surely add more performance to the loop

wastedtime · 04-25-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3||scr3am

I would suggest ditching the compression fittings idea, zip ties get the job done easier (2 zips/barb).
for performance per dollar go with the masterkleer 7/16" tubing with a little hot water, you can fit it snugly on 1/2' barbs (tight fit means less chance of leaks.
for the SLI GFX water blocks go with either EK or Danger Den's full coverage block offerings your GFX card isn't in your sig so i have no idea what block u need exactly...
make sure to disassemble the FuZion and clean out the interior of spare plastic.
Instead of the pro-mount Kit I would suggest the nozzle kit (or get both) as it will surely add more performance to the loop

Thanks.. I still have to build my computer.. I am in the process of ordering parts.. I havent decided on the graphics card yet. I will only look at EK or DangerDen for the blocks.

Yes I guess I will ditch the compression fittngs... Not many people recommend it. I will go with regular barbs...

wastedtime · 04-25-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezle98

T-lines also work, so if you're strapped for space give one loop a t-line, they take a bit longer to bleed though.

Space should not be an issue.. I am putting the whole thing in a silverstone tj07.

		Overclock.net - Overclocking.net > Cooling > Water Cooling
New Watercooling setup. Need Suggestions Comments.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)