- Oct 24, 2014
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Hey all,
So I just finished my build and am looking towards water cooling. I have currently a Corsair 780T case but due to the fact it doesn't have reservoir mounting areas and a few other reasons, i went out and got a Phanteks Enthoo Primo SE (red/black) case. I like this case for the water cooling features and the ability to move your PSU around to the back end and have more room for radiators and such.
So I have to say, I love the look of acrylic. From what I understand it does a lot better than PVC, as the PVC tubing can break down and discolour over time while acrylic does not. I'm told that it won't even discolour when using dyes, but i'd like confirmation of that if someone would.
All that being said I know acrylic is more expensive and harder to get right, that is why I was looking at the Monsoon acrylic bending kit. I have looked at all their tutorials and after watching all of them, I have to say it looks pretty idiot proof, you just have to get used to it. So my first question is has anyone used this kit and is it as good as it looks?
The other question I have is what size tubing do you think would look best in this case? Do i go with the smaller 3/8 - 1/2 or the larger 1/2 - 5/8? Keep in mind that I have an Asus formula that will need g 1/4 fittings as well as an Apogee XL CPU block that uses the same fittings. I believe that both sized tubes can fit into a fitting that will go into these items. So second question, what size tubes would you suggest?
Third and final question, I have seen that dyes can "gunk up" your radiators, but apparently there are some that are a bunch better than others and apparently won't gunk up radiators. I know use of a biocide is highly recommended, especially when dyes are used. So third question would be, what fluid / dye would you suggest? I want to use clear tubing with a red dye. I'm okay to use a silver piece in my loop but also am okay with an additive. What are your suggestions?
Thanks,
BT
So I just finished my build and am looking towards water cooling. I have currently a Corsair 780T case but due to the fact it doesn't have reservoir mounting areas and a few other reasons, i went out and got a Phanteks Enthoo Primo SE (red/black) case. I like this case for the water cooling features and the ability to move your PSU around to the back end and have more room for radiators and such.
So I have to say, I love the look of acrylic. From what I understand it does a lot better than PVC, as the PVC tubing can break down and discolour over time while acrylic does not. I'm told that it won't even discolour when using dyes, but i'd like confirmation of that if someone would.
All that being said I know acrylic is more expensive and harder to get right, that is why I was looking at the Monsoon acrylic bending kit. I have looked at all their tutorials and after watching all of them, I have to say it looks pretty idiot proof, you just have to get used to it. So my first question is has anyone used this kit and is it as good as it looks?
The other question I have is what size tubing do you think would look best in this case? Do i go with the smaller 3/8 - 1/2 or the larger 1/2 - 5/8? Keep in mind that I have an Asus formula that will need g 1/4 fittings as well as an Apogee XL CPU block that uses the same fittings. I believe that both sized tubes can fit into a fitting that will go into these items. So second question, what size tubes would you suggest?
Third and final question, I have seen that dyes can "gunk up" your radiators, but apparently there are some that are a bunch better than others and apparently won't gunk up radiators. I know use of a biocide is highly recommended, especially when dyes are used. So third question would be, what fluid / dye would you suggest? I want to use clear tubing with a red dye. I'm okay to use a silver piece in my loop but also am okay with an additive. What are your suggestions?
Thanks,
BT
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