Confused on making a custom loop for my CPU

MildxFantasy · Oct 29, 2015

I am making my first custom water cooling loop soon and I only want to do the CPU. I'm not overclocking or anything I just prefer the look of custom loops compared to AIO and air coolers. I am wondering if the parts that I've picked are compatible with each other and what fittings and tubing i would need. Aesthetics are my main priority here so sorry if the things I've picked sound stupid.

CPU block: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-supremacy-evo-red-edition

Rad: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-coolstream-se-360-slim-triple

Pump: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xtop-d5-pwm-acetal-incl-pump

Case (to see where I want to put it,define s): http://www.fractal-design.com/media/655be709-f646-44c3-93a0-00a9e7e68e30

How I would like it to be laid out in the case: http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad207/MildxFantasy/655be709-f646-44c3-93a0-00a9e7e68e30_zpsxaju8ndg.jpg

I do think that I might need a res and a more powerful pump and I would get a better one if i need to.I read that I don't need a res if I'm only doing the CPU but I didn't know how it would be bled if I didn't have a res. I'm completely new here so I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing and the videos I watch aren't really helping so any advice would be really appreciated, thanks.

turkey3_scratch · Oct 29, 2015

You forgot tubing, and what about compression fittings and barbs? You also need fans for the radiator. You also forgot the resorvoir. There is a lot of stuff you need.

MildxFantasy · Oct 29, 2015

turkey3_scratch :

I know I haven't picked tubing and fittings, I don't know how/what to look for in them. It says G1/4 on the parts and then tubing is in mm or inches and I don't know what to choose. I have fans in mind so I didnt add them and I read that if im just cooling the cpu i dont need a res but im not sure cuz i want a big rad.

MildxFantasy · Oct 29, 2015

I also forgot to say that I want to use rigid tubing for the loop

cosmoji · Oct 29, 2015

the g1/4 refers to the thread to screw fittings in to parts, not the tubing. rigid tubing is often in mm, just make sure the fittings you get are for the size tubing you choose.

this here is the video that made me decide to do watercooling on my most recent build. i did soft tubing, but the principles on parts and placement are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR9jEczwCZ4
he has some more recent videos on the subject too, heres one on different fitting types which should help you sort out what youve stated is confusing right now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GMfqtzjZxY

that being said, previous posters are right. you are going to need a res to store all the fluid. i also suggest you come up with a way to drain the system. you'll regret it when you realize you dont have one and need one.

it looks like you're aiming for a 480 rad? even with overclocking a 120 would probably be sufficient, a 240 is the most you'd need for just the cpu. also if it was shorter, it would be easier for you to flip it over so the fittings were at the bottom. remember draining it, the fluid will be stuck at the lowest point. if you have your fittings at the top of the rad, you're gunna have fun trying to get the fluid out of it. conversely, fittings at the top will mean more work getting bubbles out of the loop when filling it.

there are also tools you'll need to work with rigid tubing.

lots to learn, but you can never research too much. better to know it from every angle before ordering than end up not having what you want or need. those 2 videos should give you a good foundation so you at least know what questions you want to look up next.

robinwing14 · Oct 29, 2015

For the rigid tubing go with petg, it doesn't spiderweb like acrylic does

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