Hoping to build a custom water cooling loop for i5 2500k/7950
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Xmod5001
March 5, 2012 12:54:14 AM
Hey guys, I'm going to preface things by saying that, while I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about computers in general, I am by no means proficient in liquid cooling rigs. I'm looking to build a custom loop to cool an oc'd (hoping 4.5 max) i5 2500k and an oc'd (hoping 1000gHz) 7950. I know the parts that I need, but settling on anything yet would be a shot in the dark. What parts do I need, how much am I looking to spend (and how much would just cooling the cpu be), and any other suggestions you guys have. Looking at the Switch 810 unless anyone suggests otherwise - I'm not set on anything at this point. Thanks!
More about : hoping build custom water cooling loop 2500k 7950
welcome to the wc section
as modo said: might wanna check out the sticky - its in my sig as well. Then you need to determine the cost of your wc'ing venture. $300 will set you with a good setup to include blocks to your gpu later on down the road.
first get a feel for watercooling and post back after having a good read of the sticky.
Note: we could give you a solution off the top of our head but then you'll come back to us when things go bleh
as modo said: might wanna check out the sticky - its in my sig as well. Then you need to determine the cost of your wc'ing venture. $300 will set you with a good setup to include blocks to your gpu later on down the road.
first get a feel for watercooling and post back after having a good read of the sticky.
Note: we could give you a solution off the top of our head but then you'll come back to us when things go bleh
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Xmod5001
March 5, 2012 6:05:12 PM
okay, I've had a good read through the wc sticky, and learned a fair amount about the basics. I'm still not sure if I want to start with just a cpu loop, or a cpu gpu loop (again, 2500k and xfx be 7950 with a switch 810 case), or what tube sizes/pump outputs would be required for each. What would the price difference be between a cpu loop that could be expanded to include the gpu, or going with a straight cpu gpu loop to begin with? Thanks for your patience with dealing with someone who knows very little about watercooling - I know you must get a lot of us, and we all have to start somewhere.
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price of cpu only loop - $300 minus shipping
price of CPU+gpu loop - $300+tubing+waterblock for 7950. but i would ask you to think about your fan setup. heat dissipation, OC'ing goals and the heat the rads can dissipate.
* i was like you... modded an H50 to come this far to WC - once i realized LCS' are bum. So bare with us when we might seem like pricks
** have you narrowed down what you're looking for? might recommend a site for you to window shop.
price of CPU+gpu loop - $300+tubing+waterblock for 7950. but i would ask you to think about your fan setup. heat dissipation, OC'ing goals and the heat the rads can dissipate.
* i was like you... modded an H50 to come this far to WC - once i realized LCS' are bum. So bare with us when we might seem like pricks
** have you narrowed down what you're looking for? might recommend a site for you to window shop.
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_GoliatH_
March 5, 2012 9:21:01 PM
A great website for WC supplies is Frozencpu.com
But a list of parts you might need is as follows, with recommendations
Tubing- Thicker tubing looks BA. Also go with anti-microbial tubing, and come up with a color scheme to make your PC look like a beast. $30
Reservoir- I would reccomend a Res/Pump combo to go in your drive bay. They are easy to work with. XSPC makes nice ones. Also check out koolance. They make some sick looking bay reservoirs. For a pump/res: $80-$100. Just res: $30-$100
Pump- If you want to go with an independent pump go with a swiftech. High perf: $80
Radiator- Go with a Black Ice radiator, with high performance fans. Rad+fans: $120
Waterblocks- CPU and GPU go with anything that suits you. $150
Coolant: DO NOT USE WATER! Use distilled water or coolant bought online. Or Freeon
Also you might want to put a silver coil somewhere in the loop to keep it clean.
But a list of parts you might need is as follows, with recommendations
Tubing- Thicker tubing looks BA. Also go with anti-microbial tubing, and come up with a color scheme to make your PC look like a beast. $30
Reservoir- I would reccomend a Res/Pump combo to go in your drive bay. They are easy to work with. XSPC makes nice ones. Also check out koolance. They make some sick looking bay reservoirs. For a pump/res: $80-$100. Just res: $30-$100
Pump- If you want to go with an independent pump go with a swiftech. High perf: $80
Radiator- Go with a Black Ice radiator, with high performance fans. Rad+fans: $120
Waterblocks- CPU and GPU go with anything that suits you. $150
Coolant: DO NOT USE WATER! Use distilled water or coolant bought online. Or Freeon
Also you might want to put a silver coil somewhere in the loop to keep it clean.
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@ goliath - we just stated that you can't "build" them a loop they need to figure out what they need with respect to their wallets.
frozen is good but a lil overpriced on some dept. FYI - the $300 is the XSPC D5 Raystorm kit. and you don't need coolant. distill and silver are the way to go.
*did you read the sticky before suggesting these?
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_GoliatH_
March 5, 2012 9:26:41 PM
For CPU only you can save some cash with certain kits. XSPC has the RASA kit which is ok. It comes in a few varieties. A step up from that, quality wise (and a better pump) is the Swiftech Edge kit. The biggest issue with this kit, IMO, is that the pump and res are attached to the rad, so it's a pretty tall rad even for just a 220.
Either way, these kits are composed of the same/similar parts as "custom" loops so you're free to add more blocks and rads to it as you go. Like I said though, I think the basic RASA kit has a bit of a crummy pump. The Swiftech kit has an MCP 35x though which is a really good one. There's also a Swfitech Ultima kit that has separate components.
As for rad space, the 480 suggestion is good. If you have a large case, bigger rads (like 140 or 180mm) are way more efficient and on top of that, large fans are almost always quieter.
Anyway, the sticky has most of the important stuff.
Either way, these kits are composed of the same/similar parts as "custom" loops so you're free to add more blocks and rads to it as you go. Like I said though, I think the basic RASA kit has a bit of a crummy pump. The Swiftech kit has an MCP 35x though which is a really good one. There's also a Swfitech Ultima kit that has separate components.
As for rad space, the 480 suggestion is good. If you have a large case, bigger rads (like 140 or 180mm) are way more efficient and on top of that, large fans are almost always quieter.
Anyway, the sticky has most of the important stuff.
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Xmod5001
March 5, 2012 9:41:25 PM
give the XSPC raystorm D5 kit on frozen cpu a try. if that isn't custom for ya, check my WC'ing prjkt...
used - yeah, tahs some good deal you got there! but if they actually had a bad run then there's no way to tell. Heck, you could actually use your cars A/C rad for a fun WC'ing prjkt anyway and avoid the rad issue, provided its all copper construction.
WC'ing is tailor made to fit each individual tastes.
e.g:an issue to one person, with the swiftech's pump/res/rad being attached, can be useful for another. external mount or compact minimalist approach-wise.
While we all agree the X20 pump on the original rasa kit is crap - though for that 300 you get more than you bargain for. enough space to add raddage and more blocks.
for 125 on the rasa, you'll eventually want more after the first bite. so you do yourself a big favor by going with the raystorm kit in the end.
but hey, there's always custom
used - yeah, tahs some good deal you got there! but if they actually had a bad run then there's no way to tell. Heck, you could actually use your cars A/C rad for a fun WC'ing prjkt anyway and avoid the rad issue, provided its all copper construction.
WC'ing is tailor made to fit each individual tastes.
e.g:an issue to one person, with the swiftech's pump/res/rad being attached, can be useful for another. external mount or compact minimalist approach-wise.
While we all agree the X20 pump on the original rasa kit is crap - though for that 300 you get more than you bargain for. enough space to add raddage and more blocks.
for 125 on the rasa, you'll eventually want more after the first bite. so you do yourself a big favor by going with the raystorm kit in the end.
but hey, there's always custom
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Xmod5001
March 6, 2012 4:26:20 PM
so just to be clear, would this http://bit.ly/xo95X9 allow for expansion on the graphics card comfortably?
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Xmod5001
March 6, 2012 5:02:07 PM
Xmod5001
March 6, 2012 5:16:25 PM
Hi, my name is Xmod5001, and I'm a watercooler.
I just started watercooling a couple days ago, but its already taken over my life.
It seems like every waking moment of my life is spent 'cooling, 'clocking, or working my arse off to get that next loop.
I don't want to stop, but I have to. I don't want to see my life go down the drain for faster speeds, or lower temp's.
I'll admit, it's been a great, coolant induced run, but it's over now. It's over.
I just started watercooling a couple days ago, but its already taken over my life.
It seems like every waking moment of my life is spent 'cooling, 'clocking, or working my arse off to get that next loop.
I don't want to stop, but I have to. I don't want to see my life go down the drain for faster speeds, or lower temp's.
I'll admit, it's been a great, coolant induced run, but it's over now. It's over.
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maxinexus
March 6, 2012 5:28:38 PM
Just get closed loop for your CPU and aftermarket air cooler for your VGA and you should be set. But if you want to continue watercooling build yourself a water cooling tower so you can cool multiple PCs or add as many loops as you want. ( Just what I have done. I'm cooling my and my wifes PC with same water tower) My next project will be putting that tower in a wall ( a drywall) and sound proofing it so I won't hear anything except my mouse clicks
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rubix_1011 said:
I still find it funny you likened this forum to a watercooling addict support group.Truth is often stranger than fiction.
Likened it to?
@Xmod,
Hi, my name is Xmod5001, and I'm a watercooler.
I just started watercooling a couple days ago, but its already taken over my life. (It does that....)
It seems like every waking moment of my life is spent 'cooling, 'clocking, or working my arse off to get that next loop. (good method, keep it up
)I don't want to stop, but I have to. I don't want to see my life go down the drain for faster speeds, or lower temp's. (If life goes down drain, use drain as another res and feed the loop back through
)I'll admit, it's been a great, coolant induced run, but it's over now. It's over (Over? Hmm, see we shall,Hrummph)
hehe,
Moto
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