New Watercooling Build Inquiry

Ag3ofShadows

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Can you all verify that my build will run correctly with the given materials? This will be my first WC build, and I want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything or overlooking any issues that could occur with the materials I have picked out. I've done a good amount of research on the items I've picked out and they appear to be solid, however any additional feedback is appreciated. I've also thought about watercooling my video card as well, would I be able to accomplish this with adding another 140mm or 280mm rad, GPU block, and fittings?

Thanks :D

Cooling Parts:
Fittings
Radiator
Reservoir
Pump
Funnel
Tube Cutter
Coolant, should I decide to use it over Distilled Water
CPU Block
T Fitting for drainage
Stopper for drainage
Tubing

PC Parts:
Case
Mobo
GPU
PSU
CPU
Rad / Case fans

Thanks again! Let me know if any additional information is required.
 
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If you were going to add a GPU, I would be looking at getting another 240mm of rad space.

I have the Koolance PMP-500, it performs very well (apparently offering the pressure of two D5's) but its noisy, have no doubt about that. If it being fairly quiet is a goal, I would be looking at the Koolance PMP-450, which is a D5 Vario that is the quietest tested over at Martins.
http://martinsliquidlab.org/2011/04/03/koolance-pmp-450-d5-vario-pump/

Tube cutter, you could just use a beefy set of scissors.
G1/4" funnel, I wish I had that a few days ago :lol:
I would look into getting Rotary Angle adapters, having a few is always useful.
Also a tip, a Rotary G1/4" Male-Male piece opens up a lot of options with that T-Fitting.
No Killcoil or...

leandrodafontoura

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Ypu dont need to watercoll your videocard. Their coolers are already awesome.

Regarding pump, my personal favorite is the Swiftech MCP35X. That is for a internal solution. It goes from almost silent to super powerful. If you want complete silence and dont mind external giant Radiators, the Zalman Reserator is your best choice. It makes no sound, but its a giant thing to look at.

For the fans, I recommend Coolink.

Personally like Koolance waterblocks. And for tubbing, get a clear tube

 

Ag3ofShadows

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Thanks for the feedback, I'm not interested in getting an external radiator, but I appreciate the suggestion. I'll definitely check out the Koolance block and Swiftech Pump. I'm flirting with the idea of WCing my GPU for a nearly silent build, but it increases the costs by a few hundred.

Regarding connecting the pump to the reservoir, is that straight forward? Will everything I need be included?
 
If you were going to add a GPU, I would be looking at getting another 240mm of rad space.

I have the Koolance PMP-500, it performs very well (apparently offering the pressure of two D5's) but its noisy, have no doubt about that. If it being fairly quiet is a goal, I would be looking at the Koolance PMP-450, which is a D5 Vario that is the quietest tested over at Martins.
http://martinsliquidlab.org/2011/04/03/koolance-pmp-450-d5-vario-pump/

Tube cutter, you could just use a beefy set of scissors.
G1/4" funnel, I wish I had that a few days ago :lol:
I would look into getting Rotary Angle adapters, having a few is always useful.
Also a tip, a Rotary G1/4" Male-Male piece opens up a lot of options with that T-Fitting.
No Killcoil or Biocide?
Your case supports a 360mm rad, though its more than you need I suggest going for it. The price difference isn't that great and there isnt any reason to go for the smaller rad.

Definitely use distilled water over prebottled coolant, no reason for coolant as it performs no better. That, and you will need more than you think.
Also no reason for dyes, get coloured tubing if you want colour (BTW, the tubing you linked is out of stock).
 
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Ag3ofShadows

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Thanks for the tips, I'm definitely looking to create a near silent build so the information about the PMP-500 is greatly appreciated. I'll definitely look at the 450.
With the coolant I didn't think I would need the nuke or killcoil, but I never was fully committed to the aftermarket coolant so distilled water is definitely still an option.

Regarding the rotary angle adapters, those would be primarily for a fail safe if the tubing loop doesn't fit as planned correct? And what benefits would the "Rotary G1/4" Male-Male piece" at the T fitting have? I'm not sure I understand where you are coming from on that one.

Thanks :D
 
Its got killcoil in the name and it is indeed a coil-like shape, its also made of silver which is a pretty defining quality of killcoils. :p
Anything silver would work as a biocide, I believe you can actually get silver plated fittings and "bullets" as well as coils.

Chemical biocides I haven't looked much into (I use a Killcoil, its the easier solution IMO) but I know PT-Nuke and Deadwater are popular.
 

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To be honest, I've used a killcoil for years and still not 100% sold on it as being an effective anti-microbial on its own. Copper alone is a good antimicrobial, although both copper and silver are their most effective when used as a particulate or suspension as the ionization is much better. Ionization still occurs as water is circulated through the loop, so while the effectiveness of ionized silver in the water is more effective than same volume of ionized copper, the sheer volume of copper vs. silver in the loop is tremendously lopsided...just think of how much copper in volume a loop has vs. that tiny strip of silver. In this sense, they both contribute, but still likely not effective enough to rely on for a distilled water loop. This is why most people that run distilled and killcoil also typically use some sort of antimicrobial drop solution as well.