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Hey guys,
I've finally decided to dive into watercooling, but before I do that, I want to give you an Idea of what I've got!
There are my glamour shots for how it is right now... and that being said... lets get on with the changes
Currently its cooled by a NZXT Kraken X60, and it does a good job at 4.5Ghz, but when you start pushing it, it doesn't like it. I have decided that its time to quit being a baby and go Custom Loop. I have never done a custom loop, so this will be my first dive in, so cut me some slack!
I decided I was going to try to buy some parts off here and fill in the rest with parts from dealers.
What I bought on OCN
Swiftech Apogee 2 w 2011 bracket and a bunch of fittings (20 in total). The fittings were a mix of XSPC Compression and bitspower compression.
(yes I know this is not the best option, but I thought self-contained might be good for my first step)
Fittings list
Fittings/Compressions/Adapters:
10 - XSPC Compressions (1/2x3/4)
4 - Swiftech 1/2x3/4 Barbs
4 - Swiftech Compressions (non-1/2x3/4)
1 - BP 90-deg adapter
2 - BP 45-deg elbow
2 - BP 90-deg rotary
I also bought the following from Performance PCs
I plan on adding the GPUs in once I get more money. I'm thinking about adding 2 Swiftech Komodo Blocks because I love the look. I will also be adding a 280/240mm Rad in the bottom when that time comes.
My real plan is to try to get an H630 and do some modding, but who knows If that'll happen!
Please let me know what you think and feel free to point out anything!
Edit:
I should probably put the system specs
3930k
Asrock Extreme4
16GB of Samsung Green @ 2133
2 EVGA GTX 780 SC
250GB Samsung 840
Antec 900w PSU!
I've finally decided to dive into watercooling, but before I do that, I want to give you an Idea of what I've got!
There are my glamour shots for how it is right now... and that being said... lets get on with the changes
Currently its cooled by a NZXT Kraken X60, and it does a good job at 4.5Ghz, but when you start pushing it, it doesn't like it. I have decided that its time to quit being a baby and go Custom Loop. I have never done a custom loop, so this will be my first dive in, so cut me some slack!
I decided I was going to try to buy some parts off here and fill in the rest with parts from dealers.
What I bought on OCN
Swiftech Apogee 2 w 2011 bracket and a bunch of fittings (20 in total). The fittings were a mix of XSPC Compression and bitspower compression.
(yes I know this is not the best option, but I thought self-contained might be good for my first step)
Fittings list
Fittings/Compressions/Adapters:
10 - XSPC Compressions (1/2x3/4)
4 - Swiftech 1/2x3/4 Barbs
4 - Swiftech Compressions (non-1/2x3/4)
1 - BP 90-deg adapter
2 - BP 45-deg elbow
2 - BP 90-deg rotary
I also bought the following from Performance PCs
- 1 x Magicool Slim Profile 3X140mm Radiator - Black (MC-RADI420) = $59.95
Fitting Size 1/2" OD - 1 x Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 400 - Full Clear Acrylic Version (BP-WTZM400AC-CL) = $43.95
Nozzles No Nozzles - 1 x *** NEW *** PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 10ft Tubing - 1/2in. ID X 3/4in. OD - Crystal Clear (PFLEXA10-34) = $24.99
- 1 x *** NEW *** Mayhems Dye - 15ml Emerald Green (MD-DYE-EG-15) = $8.95
- 1 x *** NEW *** Mayhems Biocide Extreme (MD-BIO-EXT) = $7.95
- 1 x Bitspower BP-WTT-70ML Bitspower Fill Syringe (BP-WTT-70ML) = $4.50
- 1 x IandH Silver KillCoils - Antimicrobial .999 Fine Silver Tubing / Reservoir Strip (IANDH-KILLCOIL) = $6.99
I plan on adding the GPUs in once I get more money. I'm thinking about adding 2 Swiftech Komodo Blocks because I love the look. I will also be adding a 280/240mm Rad in the bottom when that time comes.
My real plan is to try to get an H630 and do some modding, but who knows If that'll happen!
Please let me know what you think and feel free to point out anything!
Edit:
I should probably put the system specs
3930k
Asrock Extreme4
16GB of Samsung Green @ 2133
2 EVGA GTX 780 SC
250GB Samsung 840
Antec 900w PSU!
