Custom loop for CPU

[MasterMAV]

Hello guys!
Can you please recommend a Custom loop starter kit?
Here is what i have tried to figure out:

https://www.ekwb.com/custom-loop-configurator/shared/oW58c58b4920ace

Thanks in advance!

 

[coozie7]

That's massive overkill for just the CPU, you could add a GPU waterblock and fully liquid cool the entire system with no further changes-or is that your plan?

 

[Poozle]

I can help you pick out a loop, but why are you getting a kit?

 

[MasterMAV]

I can help you pick out a loop, but why are you getting a kit?

Why not?

I would like my system to look cool, and where i live the temps can get kinda hot.

 

[MasterMAV]

That's massive overkill for just the CPU, you could add a GPU waterblock and fully liquid cool the entire system with no further changes-or is that your plan?

I do not know about the GPU... It is kinda difficult to take it appart and build it again. Atleast i dont know how to. 🙁

 

[Poozle]

I can help you pick out a loop, but why are you getting a kit?

Why not?

I would like my system to look cool, and where i live the temps can get kinda hot.

Yeah, but why a kit?

 

[Poozle]

I did mine, Want pics 😛

 

[Poozle]

GPU is pretty easy to do as well, if you're doing it go all the way.

 

[Poozle]

any questions or specific pics you want of it, let me know (using iphone SE so not sure how quality will turn out)

 

[coozie7]

Fair enough on the 'looking cool' part and if your location gets hot, well a full liquid loop might be your best option.

Me, I'd go full liquid and add the GPU into the loop as well, that big 280mm radiator can easily handle the heat but you'll invalidate the card warranty to do
this, so, your call.

If you're just going to do the CPU I'd look more towards a AIO rather than a kit or separate components, it's cheaper and far less hassle. Something like the NZXT Kraken X41 or Corsair Hydro H90-they both come with quiet 140mm fans and should have long enough hoses to give you plenty of choice as to where you put the radiator.

 

[Poozle]

I can get temps as well, computer specs are as follows-
i7 5820k
GTX 980ti
16gb corsair dominator
1.25TB of SSD storage
hardline W/C with Bitspower fittings/tubing and EKWB blocks, go flexible tubing first, I did and hardline for me leaked 2 times before I figured it all out. Fried a 980ti cpu, and mobo. thank god for warranty

 

[Poozle]

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/THhypg

 

[coozie7]

^^^^you're just showing off now 😉^^^^

 

[coozie7]

Joke over.

MasterMAV: Going hardline is, as Poozle sort of says, a big step up from using soft tubing, but the results can look superb. If you want to go all the way, for the sake of your own sanity, use flexible tubing first!

Stripping the GPU down and putting on a waterblock isn't too hard, but it'll invalidate the warranty, and like any first time project will need a little research on your part so you can make a decision one way or the other.
YouTube is a real friend here, even if some of the watercooling videos can be both long and the presenter a little boring, but they're well worth watching and will give you a good idea as to what this project will entail, and should help you avoid the many pitfalls that await.

 

[MasterMAV]

Joke over.

MasterMAV: Going hardline is, as Poozle sort of says, a big step up from using soft tubing, but the results can look superb. If you want to go all the way, for the sake of your own sanity, use flexible tubing first!

Stripping the GPU down and putting on a waterblock isn't too hard, but it'll invalidate the warranty, and like any first time project will need a little research on your part so you can make a decision one way or the other.
YouTube is a real friend here, even if some of the watercooling videos can be both long and the presenter a little boring, but they're well worth watching and will give you a good idea as to what this project will entail, and should help you avoid the many pitfalls that await.

Thank you for the good answer Will look up on YouTube.