Looking to get info on custom water cooling from experienced people

[Arishok N7]

So as of right now I have a closed loop water cooler. I understand that it's not a good idea to go custom without knowing what you're doing. I feel I can get more out of my case than what I'm doing now. I'm not sure where to even begin. Picking the radiator seems to be pretty simple, as long as you get the right one. I plan to upgrade and add components to my rig over the course of this year. With the new Intel refresh, I may get a new CPU. Which means I would also have to get a new MOBO. I have a Thermaltake lvl 10gt which already has a good amount of space in it. I do want the 900D though. But that's a decision I'll make once I've figured out exactly what I want to do. I just want some tips and advice from water cooling experts. How did you start? Is there a specific video that basically tells you everything you need to know? Anything would be great.

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

I may not be super experienced with this, but here is a video (a series of videos in total) that has a step by step tutorial and tells you what to buy and how to put a loop together. The series from NCIX tells you everything you need to know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHNFhTAvvBA

Here is a GPU watercooling tutorial as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kF-Hf-z1Jk

Also, don't get the 900D. Get the Enthoo Primo. It is a much better and higher quality case and much cheaper than the 900D.

 

[terry4536]

Take a look at some of these water cooling kits. They will provide some examples.

http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l2/g30/c321/list/p1/Liquid_Cooling-Water_Cooling_Kits_-_Brands.html

 

[terry4536]

This pump is one of the best to start out with. Pick a waterblock for the CPU & GPU. Then pick a medium sized radiator that will fit your case. Then add a reservoir, fittings, tubing, and coolant.


http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6190/ex-pmp-54/Swiftech_MCP655_12v_Water_Pump_w_Speed_Control_and_38_Conversion_Kit_317_GPH.html?tl=g30c107