CPU/GPU loop, Define R4

fieldsy36 · Dec 13, 2014

This is my first time doing a custom loop. I've done some research into parts, and would like some feedback on the parts. I chose a Pump/Res Combo to hopefully make it a little easier my first time:

CPU Waterblock: XSPC Raystorm
GPU Waterblock: EK-FC970 GTXNickel
Radiators: XSPC EX240 x2
Fans: Corsair SP120 x4 (2 for each Rad)
Pump/Reservoir Combo: I havent decided between the XSPC Dual 5.25in Res/Pump, or the XSPC Photon 170 Res/Pump.
Fittings: G1/4" 7/16ID 5/8 OD Compression Fittings

Also i'm not sure about the most efficient loop order to run

Norton · Dec 13, 2014

What are the rest of your specs?

I did a loop in a Define R4 and found the clearance between the mobo and the top radiator to be a little tight. I got in there but it wasn't easy...

Also, what tubing do you intend to use?

fieldsy36 · Dec 13, 2014

Norton said:
What are the rest of your specs?

CPU: i5 4690K @4.0GHz
GPU: Gainward gtx 970
Motherboard: MSI Mpower MAX Z87
RAM: 8GB 2400-DDR3 Kingston
SSD: 128GB Kingston
HDD: 2TB WD Green

For tubing, I just got some PVC FLX Tubing from XSPC

System Name	Main PC- Gamer- Main Cruncher/Folder and too many crunching/folding rigs
Processor	Ryzen 5900X- Ryzen 5950X- Ryzen 3950X and etc...
Motherboard	Asrock X570 Extreme4- MSI X570S Tomahawk MAX WiFi- MSI B450M Bazooka Max and etc...
Cooling	Noctua NH-U14S (dual fan)- EK 360 AIO with push/pull fans- Corsair H115i RGB Pro XT and etc...
Memory	2x16GB GSkill FlareX 3200/c14- 4x8GB Corsair Vengeance 3600/c16- 2x16GB Team 3600/c18 and etc..
Video Card(s)	MSI Gaming RX 6800- Asus RTX 3070 TUF OC- MSI Ventus GTX 1660Ti and etc...
Storage	Main PC (1TB WD SN850- 2TB PNY CS 3040- 2TB Seagate Firecuda) and etc...
Display(s)	Main PC (2x24" Dell UltraSharp U2414H)
Case	Phanteks P600s- Seasonic Q704- Fractal Meshify C and etc...
Audio Device(s)	Logitech Z625 THX 2.1 speakers
Power Supply	EVGA 750 G3- SeaSonic DGC 750- EVGA P2 850 and etc...
Mouse	G300s
Keyboard	Corsair K65
VR HMD	N/A
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CPU/GPU loop, Define R4

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