Need help!! a few questions about my planned liquid cooling setup

[Deathbox]

Need help liquid cooling
Current Specs:

Case: Coolermaster haf 922

Processor : intel core I5 2500k @ 4.7 ghz (already has a noctua nh-c14)

Video Cards: zotac Gtx 580x2 in sli ( plan to get two VID-NX580 Link: http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=2005 )

Motherboard: asus sabertooth p67 ( would like to liquid cool this but i cant find a water block would like some help finding one)

Ram: kingston hyperx black edition 3x4gb=12gb total ( plan to get Waterblock X3 with http://www.koolance.com/water-
cooling/product_info.php?product_id=860 )

i also plan to use this as a radiator and everything else http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=1171

What size tubeing should i use 13mm? Also will that cooling system work without a cpu waterblock but give me the option to add a waterblock to it in the future? what else would you guys recommend in my watercooling system i have never done this before i would really appreciate some advice.

 

[Homeboy2]

@homeboy2 really you sure

Yep, I saw someone on another site that has been doing it for years, its basically the same stuff, you only use a drop or two.

 

[rubix_1011]

You want a biocide or agent that inhibits algae and other growth. Most pet stores and retailers carry some variant.

 

[Deathbox]

really so should i go ahead with the order rubix what do you think from the setup layed out so far

 

[Deathbox]

Best answer selected by deathbox.

 

[Deathbox]

i was reading up about the corrision will the growth inhibitor be enough to stop that ?

 

[rubix_1011]

Just avoid aluminum in your loop and you won't need corrosion inhibitor. Most components only use copper or brass; nickel doesn't react with either, so nickel plating is fine. We don't recommend Thermaltake, Zalman or Larkooler as they have produced some/all of their kits with aluminium components in them; usually radiators and fittings. They also have poor performing pumps and build quality, but that's neither here nor there...just an example.

 

[Deathbox]

could the compression fittings cause corrosion ?

 

[rubix_1011]

No, they aren't aluminum, and most are plated anyway and made from brass or stainless.

 

[Deathbox]

so with my setup i should be corrosion free i wanted to get your seal of approval before i went ahead with the order
Steam distilled water - with a biocide 2-3 drops

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8523/ex-rad-146/XSPC_RX360_Triple_120mm_Radiator_Rev_2.html?id=nxbzegE3&mv_pc=3202

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/13380/ex-res-294/Koolance_RP-401X2_Single_525_Reservoir_for_1-2_PMP-400_Pumps.html?id=nxbzegE3&mv_pc=3310

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12325/ex-blc-855/Koolance_VID-NX580_NVIDIA_GTX_580_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_No_Fittings.html?id=nxbzegE3&mv_pc=3652

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10477/ex-tub-637/Tygon_R-3400_12_ID_34_OD_-_Laboratory_Tubing_-_Black.html?id=nxbzegE3&mv_pc=3746
8 feet worth of tubing

Do i get the approval XD

 

[rubix_1011]

What pump are you getting? This one? http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5...er_Pump_Native_38_120_GPH.html?tl=g30c107s153

 

[Deathbox]

yea thats the choice

 

[rubix_1011]

I think you'd have our approval- the one that matters is your bank account.

 

[Deathbox]

Its whispering no and SCREAMING yes lol. I have 2 more questions then on with the order then I'll post pics of before and after wich should take about 2 Weeks.

Q1. In the future if i wanna watercool the rest of the rig ill just add another radiator (exact same one) and the blocks? or.

Q2. Also do I have to change the water once every 3 years since it's not coolant ?

 

[rubix_1011]

What else is there to watercool outside of CPU and GPUs? The rest really isn't worth adding a high restriction block to something that really doesn't need to be watercooled.

You can change your water when you want- if it looks ok, why change it? (Especially if you have anti-growth stuff in there.)

 

[Homeboy2]

You can change your water when you want- if it looks ok, why change it? (Especially if you have anti-growth stuff in there.)

:lol: I would definitely change it after 3 years! If just for sh*ts and giggles. :lol:

 

[rubix_1011]

I've had the same water running for over 2.5 years. It's getting emptied tonight with my teardown for my new build.

 

[Deathbox]

whats the build ? u going for high end or mid end

 

[rubix_1011]

Same hardware- building a case. I have the build log listed as Project Askew.

 

[Deathbox]

for real ima check it out and ill update you guys with the pics i ordered this morning it should take about a week to get here

 

[rubix_1011]

Sounds good- let us know if you need anything during the build. Post back with pics and your experience, if you can.

 

[Homeboy2]

I've had the same water running for over 2.5 years. It's getting emptied tonight with my teardown for my new build.

Re use it or make Koolaid

 

[rubix_1011]

I'm trying to find out how to roll into a complete set of compression fittings for a decent price. Probably going to have to bite the bullet on this one. Oh well, I have at least a week or 2 before I'm close to completed.

 

[Deathbox]

i will, and I'll describe what I did step by step with photos for other people to understand the concept after I'm done

 

[rubix_1011]

You could start a build log thread and link in the build log section as well as pics in the gallery.

 

[Deathbox]

most likely ill do that ill post the link up once its available