What are the componets for Water cooling. And the steps to install it. - Page 4 - Overclock.net

XxAllStarxX23 · 10-01-09

Also let's just say I will upgrade to cooling the gpu. Will I have to remove all the plates and design for the GTX 260. How much would this cost? And so far the (loop) goes like this from the resovior to the pump then to the raditor then to the cpu and then back to the resovior. Right?

spiderm0nkey · 10-01-09

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Also let's just say I will upgrade to cooling the gpu. Will I have to remove all the plates and design for the GTX 260. How much would this cost? And so far the (loop) goes like this from the resovior to the pump then to the raditor then to the cpu and then back to the resovior. Right?

Yes that's the correct loop

If you wanted to cool the GPU as well then yes you would have to remove the fan and shroud from the card. Once you've done that you'll be left with the PCB and you'll see some holes in the card. Those holes are where you screw the GPU waterblock in. Removing the stuff off the card won't cost you anything other than time.

XxAllStarxX23 · 10-01-09

Ohh alright I meant the waterblock.but tht sucks that you have to take off the design that they did.ohh and how do I do this leak test I still don't get it.

spiderm0nkey · 10-02-09

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Ohh alright I meant the waterblock.but tht sucks that you have to take off the design that they did.ohh and how do I do this leak test I still don't get it.

The leak test is where you simply leave the pump on pushing the water through the loop for a period of time after you've set everything up. Maybe do it on a bench. Best way to do it would be to start it in the morning and come back and check around the ends of the tubes to see if there is any wetness or not. If you can't do that, leave it on overnight and then check in the morning.

Like I said, if there is water leaking, tighten the corresponding clamp. If you're lucky, you won't have any leaks at all. I recently moved my gear into a new case and the loop itself hasn't leaked at all. My tank is a bit funny so that drips occasionally (need to get a new one soon) but it's no big deal as I have methods in place to keep it from getting to any of my hardware.

XxAllStarxX23 · 10-02-09

what's a bench? And also where is the leak supposed to come out from?

spiderm0nkey · 10-02-09

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what's a bench? And also where is the leak supposed to come out from?

A bench as in a kitchen bench???? lol? Or you could put it on a table.

The leaks will come from the ends of the tubes where they are attached to the components.

XxAllStarxX23 · 10-02-09

But im still supposed to connect the end of the tube to the cpu? and what happens if it spills?

spiderm0nkey · 10-03-09

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But im still supposed to connect the end of the tube to the cpu? and what happens if it spills?

To the cpu block. Forget about the cpu for now. If it leaks, tighten up the hose clamps.. Your not testing it inside the machine so leaks wont matter at this stage. After a leak, clean it up with a towel or something and then just keep checking for leaks until it runs for a while with no leaks at all.

XxAllStarxX23 · 10-03-09

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Originally Posted by spiderm0nkey

To the cpu block. Forget about the cpu for now. If it leaks, tighten up the hose clamps.. Your not testing it inside the machine so leaks wont matter at this stage. After a leak, clean it up with a towel or something and then just keep checking for leaks until it runs for a while with no leaks at all.

Ohh i get it. I dont put no cpu and just test if it leaks!