Watercooling Radiator question

[Deathcon51]

I was wondering whether I would be able to use the radiator that comes pre-built with closed loop watercooling, and make it an open loop. (Use the closed loop Rad to cool and have my own tubes, etc, etc)

 

[firo40]

Of course you can Ive seen alot of people do it.

 

[TheMentalist]

You can even use the cpu block. Take a look at this: http://www.overclock.net/t/754545/ultimate-h50-mod-guide-for-noobs

 

[Deathcon51]

Wow! That's pretty sweet. With that Mod, would I be able to add a pump and reap our for lowers CPU temps? Also, if I could, would it bee too much on the radiator if I cooled my GPU too? (My GPU is an R9 290x 4GB XFX)

 

[TheMentalist]

Yeah it worked for him, he got lower temps. It's possible to cool the gpu too, but it depends on which rad you have. A 120 rad for the vga only will be enough. Shared with the cpu a 240 rad would be the minimum size you should aim for.

 

[Deathcon51]

Great! Well, I have a 240mm so it will probably work well. Would this work for a pump? I was trying to find. Good pump until I can ivest in a better one; overall, I'm going to upgrade it to a Beast cooling... But that's months from now

 

[Deathcon51]

Forgot to add link... Here: KEEDOX® DC30A-1230 12V DC 2 Phase CPU Cooling Car Brushless Water Pump Waterproof Submersible by hossen http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009X6ADCM/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_TUCRtb06ZC956

Lol
Will this pump keep my CPU at lower than 80F (30C I beleive) with no apps open?

 

[toolmaker_03]

hello i was reading along and thought that i would put my thoughts down for you to consider if you are looking to build a good CPU cooling system that can be later upgraded with only a few mods isuggest this kit

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20838/ex-wat-262/XSPC_Raystorm_AX360_Extreme_Universal_CPU_Water_Cooling_Kit_w_D5_Variant_Pump_Included_and_Free_Dead-Water.html?tl=g30c83s137

or this one

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/22395/ex-wat-286/Alphacool_NexXxoS_Cool_Answer_360mm_D5UT_-_Complete_Kit.html?tl=g30c83s137

I have been doing this for 20 years and i like these kits there not as good as a full coustom loop but as a start up kit thay are real good systems.