So I'm just starting out with watercooling and this will be my first setup. I've seen the all-in-one kits, but I would much rather go with something of my own design/construction so I can understand how everything works. Maybe it's not the best idea for a novice, but I'm careful in my work and I do my research and, when I'm in doubt (like now), I ask the people that know how to do it. I guess that's why I'm here!
So here's my proposed setup. Maybe it's completely wrong and nothing will work together, so if anyone could please let me know if something isn't compatible or I need/don't need something extra. Note that, for now, I am only looking at cooling my CPU. I MIGHT expand on that to include my GPU depending on how this goes, so I would like to keep that decision in mind with these parts.
Reservoir:
http://frozenqshop.gostorego.com/products/reservoirs/bayres.html
I'm kind of adamant about this reservoir. The one thing I don't understand is what the Inverter is for. Does it power the lights? How would I set that up? I can't find anything online about it.
Pump:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18968/ex-pmp-232/EK_DCP_22_12V_Water_Pump_EK-DCP_22_12V_DC_Pump.html?tl=g30c107s153
This seems to come with the same 1/4" fittings, so it should be compatible with the reservoir, right?
Radiator:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15664/ex-rad-373/Alphacool_NexXxoS_ST30_Full_Copper_Slim_Profile_Dual_120mm_Radiator.html?tl=g30c95s160
I would buy 2 standard 120mm Case fans to use with this, correct? This should mount nicely to the top of my case (Antec Lanboy Air).
Waterblock:
http://frozenqshop.gostorego.com/products/waterblocks/cold-fusion-waterblock.html
Tubing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261165840428?lpid=82
I was really looking for red tubing, but it proved hard to find colored 1/4" ID tubing (I'm reasonably sure that's what I need?).
My specs:
AMD FX8350 processor
Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
Asus M5A97 AM3+ Motherboard
Antec Lanboy Air computer case
So if anything I listed is blatantly WRONG or incompatible, please help me out. Would I need any adapters/fittings/screws/etc that aren't listed here?
So here's my proposed setup. Maybe it's completely wrong and nothing will work together, so if anyone could please let me know if something isn't compatible or I need/don't need something extra. Note that, for now, I am only looking at cooling my CPU. I MIGHT expand on that to include my GPU depending on how this goes, so I would like to keep that decision in mind with these parts.
Reservoir:
http://frozenqshop.gostorego.com/products/reservoirs/bayres.html
I'm kind of adamant about this reservoir. The one thing I don't understand is what the Inverter is for. Does it power the lights? How would I set that up? I can't find anything online about it.
Pump:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18968/ex-pmp-232/EK_DCP_22_12V_Water_Pump_EK-DCP_22_12V_DC_Pump.html?tl=g30c107s153
This seems to come with the same 1/4" fittings, so it should be compatible with the reservoir, right?
Radiator:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15664/ex-rad-373/Alphacool_NexXxoS_ST30_Full_Copper_Slim_Profile_Dual_120mm_Radiator.html?tl=g30c95s160
I would buy 2 standard 120mm Case fans to use with this, correct? This should mount nicely to the top of my case (Antec Lanboy Air).
Waterblock:
http://frozenqshop.gostorego.com/products/waterblocks/cold-fusion-waterblock.html
Tubing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261165840428?lpid=82
I was really looking for red tubing, but it proved hard to find colored 1/4" ID tubing (I'm reasonably sure that's what I need?).
My specs:
AMD FX8350 processor
Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
Asus M5A97 AM3+ Motherboard
Antec Lanboy Air computer case
So if anything I listed is blatantly WRONG or incompatible, please help me out. Would I need any adapters/fittings/screws/etc that aren't listed here?