new to watercooling

[radrok]

I've seen a guy do sick things with universal waterblocks on titans over at ocn.

his build log:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1306477/...s-xeons-3000w-of-power-lanli-water-and-copper

 

[HammerON]

Need to find a GPU block that compatible with the 780/Titan

I got these for my GTX 780's. Just haven't installed them yet

I've seen a guy do sick things with universal waterblocks on titans over at ocn.

http://cdn.overclock.net/c/c5/c5f8e9b3_IMG_20130520_072729.jpeghttp://cdn.overclock.net/a/a6/a6040548_IMG_20130520_073009.jpeg

http://cdn.overclock.net/9/9e/9eb7d276_IMG_20130517_200919.jpeg

his build log:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1306477/...s-xeons-3000w-of-power-lanli-water-and-copper

That looks freakin sweet

 

[radrok]

Watercool really oozes quality

They weren't available when I purchased mine so I picked up Aquacomputer.

Hey you have two blocks and a M6E to install, don't slack!!

 

[HammerON]

I am still trying to decide if I need to add another rad to my current set-up (EK Supremacy CPU block, EK CoolStream 360 rad and a Swiftech MCP655 pump). I am thinking of getting a 120.2 rad to go between the CPU block and the GPU blocks. The 4770K like to run pretty warm

 

[radrok]

120.2 on the bottom compartment of the 800d right?

 

[RCoon]

So I'm lookng at the EKWB VGA Supremacy, as their site says its compatible with the GTX 780/Titan. Would a single rear mounted 120mm rad be OK as an addition to cope with the extra load?

 

[HammerON]

120.2 on the bottom compartment of the 800d right?

Yep. That is what I am thinking. Looking at the EK CoolStream 240 XT...

 

[RCoon]

Half tempted to go for an extra RS240 as they're not much more expensive than the 120mm rad. I assume a single pump is more than enough for cpu+gpu?

 

[HammerON]

Depends on the pump. But for most, yes it is okay

 

[radrok]

Universal GPU blocks are very high flow compared to fullcover so don't worry.

Yep. That is what I am thinking. Looking at the EK CoolStream 240 XT...

That should do it IMO, either that one or an XSPC EX240/AX240 or even an Alphacool XT45 (be sure to flush it well if you chose this one).

 

[de.das.dude]

Hi



I do; first into H2o with a Danger Den kit here shipped with MCT-5

atb

Law-II

that is an epic coolant.

 

[radrok]

I use a coolant too, it's from Aquacomputer.

No distilled pt nuke silver coil or anything else.

http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_info.php?products_id=2351

So far so good and my blocks are always clean on every inspection and that's important.

Should add that it takes 4 liters every time I redo my loop lol.

 

[d1nky]

you guys are making me want to skip work and start tinkering with my loop lol

well my other shit has been despatched....

i love the look of those heatkillers, do they come in all black or dark chrome?

 

[radrok]

That's their Hole edition with Nickel plating and it comes only in Nickel + black.

Then there's their full copper unplated hole edition

http://shop.watercool.de/epages/WatercooleK.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/WatercooleK/Products/15535

and the plain unplated copper

http://shop.watercool.de/epages/WatercooleK.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/WatercooleK/Products/13120


I have to admit this would look sick with that white coolant, RCoon.

On a side note, thank you guys for bringing some more watercooling discussion to TPU, it was really needed

 

[d1nky]

i was goin to start a chilled water/ice thread but may keep it on this, was the main reason i went water tbh!

and ive heard that pumps are loud etc, but this ones near silent. the psu is making more noise lol


and what is the ratio of biocide to water?!

 

[radrok]

Generally the noisy pumps are the Laing DDCs which at full throttle they can make your case rattle if not properly decoupled.

Laing D5s are nearly silent.

You want to search some Iwaki-RD30 or Sanso PD31 or PDH 054 action

and what is the ratio of biocide to water?!

Depends on the biocide, it's usually written on the bottle anyway.

What are you using?

 

[d1nky]

ive just ordered it and it does say on the description, but i wondered if anyone has a set ratio or theres a general rule for it? plus it says coolant not distilled.

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/10ml-Pulse-Modding-PM-Nuke-Concentrated-Biocide_20876.html

 

[radrok]

Coolant is just a word to describe what is used to cool something, so distilled in your case is your coolant.

 

[RCoon]

I just noticed this on the EK VGA Supreme:

CAUTION:
- EK-PSC compression fittings up to size 10mm are supported by this product. Larger EK-PSC series fittings cannot be used!

So does that mean my G1/4 to 1/2 barb fittings (16mm/11mm OD/ID) will be too big?

ive just ordered it and it does say on the description, but i wondered if anyone has a set ratio or theres a general rule for it? plus it says coolant not distilled.

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/10ml-Pulse-Modding-PM-Nuke-Concentrated-Biocide_20876.html

1-2drops per litre.

EDIT: Just ordered a 120 rad, extra tubing, fittings, more coolant and an EK VGA Supremacy.

 

[Law-II]

Hi

CAUTION:
- EK-PSC compression fittings up to size 10mm are supported by this product. Larger EK-PSC series fittings cannot be used!

Just means that the gap between the fittings cannot accommodate 1/2''OD barbs/compression fittings *flush to the block
Example:

Source

So does that mean my G1/4 to 1/2 barb fittings (16mm/11mm OD/ID) will be too big

It dose mean that you may have to use something like this attached to the EK Supreme WB first and then attach what you like to the other end.
[Note: this is an example and not an accurate measured fitting]

atb

Law-II

 

[d1nky]

well im about to fit my loop into the rig, wish me luck lol

 

[Law-II]

Hi

well im about to fit my loop into the rig, wish me luck lol

Good Luck

Take your time try not to rush, double check everything and all will be well

atb

Law-II

 

[RCoon]

well im about to fit my loop into the rig, wish me luck lol

I'm sure yours will look better than mine Not so sure my case is the best for watercooling mods. Certainly hoping the GPU block doesnt cause me any problems tomorrow.

 

[d1nky]

well well well!

i dont know if it was the anxiety of water and electric but jeez i was worried lol. i took my time and its working, hit several problems.

the rad wouldnt fit anywhere, made new mounting holes fitted to clear the ram. went to fit block and the fan got in the way of the long screws for the block. took one fan off for total of 3 fans push/pull/pull.

wired it all up double checked everything. used an external psu to water test. fill res/pump up with water, turned it on then the pump died. tested other psu and nothing.... dopey bollox forgot to switch connector to other psu lol.

tested again, all working no leaks so far.

brave enough to wack it all on, load bench profile with 1.55v and WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW TEMPS DONT GO ABOVE 40*C WITH PRIME WOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!


i would take pics but due to the size constraints, and 3 fans. it looks shit tbh!


WOW!

 

[RCoon]

well well well!

i dont know if it was the anxiety of water and electric but jeez i was worried lol. i took my time and its working, hit several problems.

the rad wouldnt fit anywhere, made new mounting holes fitted to clear the ram. went to fit block and the fan got in the way of the long screws for the block. took one fan off for total of 3 fans push/pull/pull.

wired it all up double checked everything. used an external psu to water test. fill res/pump up with water, turned it on then the pump died. tested other psu and nothing.... dopey bollox forgot to switch connector to other psu lol.

tested again, all working no leaks so far.

brave enough to wack it all on, load bench profile with 1.55v and WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW TEMPS DONT GO ABOVE 40*C WITH PRIME WOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!


i would take pics but due to the size constraints, and 3 fans. it looks shit tbh!


WOW!

I've been waiting all night for pics man! Dont worry, mine looks pretty average, and not very colour coded with my predominately white and black scheme. Still cool enough for pics regardless of how it was ghetto modded
Took me 2 1/2 hours to get mine fitted and working, along with the overnight leak testing.
I get to start all over again tomorrow when the GPU stuff arrives along with the extra rad!
If only my i5 required sensible voltage, like 1.25 for 4.4ghz, and not 1.32 I might see awesome temps, but these temps are almost 20 degrees lower than the H100, which sometimes got close to 90, but 67 degrees is annoying. When cash falls into my lap I'll be tempted to invest in an extra pump halfway through the loop and an extra rad for some headroom.
I've got to somehow cut into the GTX 780 shroud so I can put it back on over the GPU block tomorrow, and maybe paint the shroud white with the multitudes of model paints I have. Not to mention pray that the barb fittings I bought will fit on the EK VGA Supreme block properly.