Adding rad to loop?

[Boneface]

Ok so i have this setup coming from a guy http://forums.ncix.com/forums/?mode..._id=48025&msgcount=1&overclockid=0#msg2274825 i got it for 100 and wanted to know if it could handle adding another rad to it, just a 120? And this will be my first non all-in-one watercooling setup so any advice on how to setup?


Thanks
Boneface

 

[erocker]

Yes, no problem at all.

 

[Boneface]

Cool thanks, whats the best way to setup the loop, i have the haf912!

 

[erocker]

Dual radiator up top, the single rad on the rear exhaust fan. Loop should go pump->dual radiator->single radiator->CPU block->resevoir->back to pump.

 

[Boneface]

I dont think the dual will fit in the top, tried with the cooler i have now and memory was in the way, might have to mount outside on top

 

[erocker]

I dont think the dual will fit in the top, tried with the cooler i have now and memory was in the way, might have to mount outside on top

Yeah, you're right, there isn't enough room for the radiator on the inside. It does have the proper mounting holes though, so it can be easily placed up top. Pump and resevoir will probablly have to fit somewhere it the front bays.

 

[xbonez]

If you aren't cooling your GPU, you probably don't need the extra 120 rad.

And if you are cooling the GPU, you might wanna go this route:

Pump -> 120 rad -> CPU -> GPU -> 240rad -> Res

 

[erocker]

If you aren't cooling your GPU, you probably don't need the extra 120 rad.

And if you are cooling the GPU, you might wanna go this route:

Pump -> 120 rad -> CPU -> GPU -> 240rad -> Res

Yes. Though I would do the 240 rad into the CPU, then GPU then the 120 rad as a "post-cooler) into the res. Really though, it makes little difference and if the loop can go together better/cleaner one way than the other, do it that way.

I'm going to be adding a GPU block soon and I plan on going pump - 3x120 rad - CPU - Mobo - 120 rad - GPU - res. I'll probablly switch from a MCP355 to a MCP655 too, depending on how well it all works. It's strange though, mobo blocks are pretty restrictive yet I didn't lose a degree of cooling on my CPU.

 

[Boneface]

Thanks guys also what about first setting up, air bubbles and stuff wise!

 

[kenkickr]

I always grab a spare PSU laying around to plug the pumps into and that's it.
Put some water in the res so your not running the pumps dry.
Take a piece of wire and loop the Green wire and a nearby Black wire within the ATX connector and plug the PSU in.
Now slowly poor water in the res BUT watch for leaks especially around the barbs.
If you see leaks unplug the PSU and investigate the leak(tighten the barb a little, investigate the tubing, etc). If no leaks keep filling that res up til it can't take no more and watch the air bubbles.
Watch it every now and then to make sure there are still no leaks and keep filling the res since your working on getting the air out.
This can take awhile, up to 24hrs, so have patience....and a few drinks if your old enough

 

[Boneface]

I always grab a spare PSU laying around to plug the pumps into and that's it.
Put some water in the res so your not running the pumps dry.
Take a piece of wire and loop the Green wire and a nearby Black wire within the ATX connector and plug the PSU in.
Now slowly poor water in the res BUT watch for leaks especially around the barbs.
If you see leaks unplug the PSU and investigate the leak(tighten the barb a little, investigate the tubing, etc). If no leaks keep filling that res up til it can't take no more and watch the air bubbles.
Watch it every now and then to make sure there are still no leaks and keep filling the res since your working on getting the air out.
This can take awhile, up to 24hrs, so have patience....and a few drinks if your old enough

So i dont actually hook anything up to board? Just set the loop up as if it were in rig and fill that way?

NM have to have it in rig as its going to have dual rad mounted on outside lol

 

[kenkickr]

Whenever I set mine up I install everything within the case like how it's going to be except when I fill the loop I do not power up the system. I do this mainly to protect the components incase there is a leak.

 

[cdawall]

i would strongly suggest against having anything plugged in inside of your rig. i have always done mine by shorting out the PSU.

 

[Boneface]

OOHHH ok got it, thanks!

 

[kenkickr]

i would strongly suggest against having anything plugged in inside of your rig. i have always done mine by shorting out the PSU.

That's what I said buddy

 

[cdawall]

That's what I said buddy

but mine was dumber sounding

 

[Boneface]

LOL thanks again guys, also turns out that it was the kit that only had 775, doesn anyone know where i can get the 1156 hold down plate and backplate? Ive found it in the states but the part is at most 15bucks but shipping it is 25 to 30 bucks. So looking for part in Canada, any help would be great, thanks!