Watercooling pointers

[Syd]

Nothing missing, I'd get a bit more tubing though, to allow for mistakes.

Evening Peter
I will get a couple more metres.
Is it worth getting the tube cutter or will a sharp knife do a good job? and are there any other tools that are needed? - I can't think of any.

[PeterStoba]

Nothing really needed. The tubing cutter, I've never used one, sharp scissors or a knife is good, just try and get the ends straight.

One thing you might want is this - http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...roducts_id=641 - if you aren't confident putting a paper clip into the pins

[piggin23]

I would also get

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...roducts_id=322

You will also require TIM to mount your water blocks
I would use

http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/prod...roducts_id=103

For the CPU water block

&

http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/prod...roducts_id=166

for the GPU.

You will also require

http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/prod...roducts_id=167

to clean off all the TIM residue

Also if you are turning this into a project you may want to consider cable management.
If this is the case then you can sleeve the cables and join them together in bundles with cable ties.

One last thing. From going through your list ensure your get the correct size pipe coils. As 5/8" OD fits the 7/16" pipe correctly.

[Syd]

Ok was putting things in my basket and stumbled over this - it looks GREAT - but please tell me to stick with the XSPC

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...oducts_id=1274

[dangel]

Fernox sealant (for central heating) is very useful too - my last build used compression fittings (which are very good and tidy) but I also used a smear of fernox as a backup. Tubing cutters are priceless really - straight cut everytime and they're dirt cheap anyway.

[Syd]

I've talked myself into that resevoir unless anyone can tell me why not - it looks awesome. Am I right that I will then also need a top for the pump? Im guessing that this is now right:

................................Just having to log to other build as I have it stored there BRB...............

[piggin23]

If you purchase the reservoir, then you will have to purchase a different pump top.

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...roducts_id=614

The XSPC works very well.

Also the new reservoir you have linked gives you flow indication so you do not have to purchase a more expensive item later.

[Syd]

This is it

ThermoChill PA120.4 Radiator (15mm)
Quad Radiator Bracket Compatible with TJ07
Thermochill 3/8" BSP to 1/4" BSP reducer with Oring (1 pair)
1/4" BSPP (G1/4") HiFlow 1/2" Barb x5 (pairs)
Xigmatek 120mm XLF-F1254 Blackline 1500RPM - White LED (x5)
1366 and 775 Metal waterblock backplate
Swiftech Apogee GTZ Extreme Performance CPU Waterblock (LGA775)
Koolance VID-NX285N (New GTX 275, 285 1/2GB) [no nozzles]
G1/4" Temp Sensor High Flow
12-19mm Hoseclips Pack of 10 (x2)
Masterkleer 7/16" ID 5/8" OD PVC Tubing x (5m)
Two Way Nylon Cable Tie Bases 19mm x 19mm black 10 Pack (x2)
4mm Black Cable Braid / Sleeving (4m)
Black 2:1 Heatshrink 500mm piece (For 3-4mm Braiding) (1m)
Black 2:1 Heatshrink 500mm piece (For 6mm Braiding) (1m)
Thermochill Screws for Open Corner Fans (4 Pack) (x4)
ATX PSU Bridging Tool 24 pin
SilverStone Temjin TJ07 Black Tower Case with Window Kit
Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound - 4g tube
Arctic Silver Arcticlean 60ml Kit
Powder coat TJ07 internals £68.50 Satin Black
Supply and Fit Smoked Acrylic Window to TJ07 Side panel (Replacing Clear window)
'Name' Plate Supplied and cut to Grill size/Shape In Black acrylic
Primochill Anti Kink Coils 5/8" OD Tubing (3m)
Bitspower Silver Shining 90 angle fitting - 1/2 Barb (Pair)
Hose Cutter




1 x PrimoChill ICE Non-Conductive Coolant (32 oz.) - Black/UV Blue
3 x Pre-Wired 5mm UV LED
4 x Black Fan Screws (4 Pack)
1 x EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir - Acetal
1 x Small Neck Funnel
1 x Laing DDC 4 Point Anti-Vibration Damping Kit
1 x 12V Laing DDC-1T Ultra w/XSPC V3 Acrylic Pump Top

I hope I havent forgotten anything.....................I'm sure you will tell me if I have!!

And just to check (as I sign the remortgage papers!!) - This is rhetorical (I hope!!) This will be whisper quiet and up will keep my oc'd gear nice and cool.........................

[Syd]

Right, Done it ordered all the above. Thanks especially to Peter and Piggin you have both demonstrated a huge amount of patience

But this is where the fun really starts, and you know i'm gonna be calling on your knowledge as the build progresses - However if at any time you get bored with my questions I will understand if you ignore me

So first question as I get all excited about delivery day (next week some time I hope).

I understand that the loop should run like so:

Resevoir
Pump
Rad
CPU
GPU

and back again

1) Where is the best place to put the inline tmp sensor?
2) Does it matter if the GPU is before the CPU?
3) With a TJ07 and the PA120.4 where is it best to mount the pump?

[watercooled]

I think the best place to put the temp sensor would be after the CPU and GPU since the water will be hottest here and I think the CPU should be before the GPU because you don't want the heat of the GPU running across the CPU waterblock since a GPUs max temp is much higher than a CPU's but I could be wrong there.

[piggin23]

Hi Syd

Sorry if you thought you had been abandoned but I have had issues with my broadband.

As for your list of items, I think you have covered it but there is always something. lol

As for the loop - correct.

I would put the CPU before the GPU as the core i7 generates a lot of heat, so requires the most cooling.
I would mount the pump in the bottom of the case behind the PSU or mount it vertical next to mboard.

As for the temp sensor its up to you what you want to measure. If you place it after the CPU & GPU it will give you the max temp of the water in the system.

[Syd]

Hi Syd

Sorry if you thought you had been abandoned but I have had issues with my broadband.

As for your list of items, I think you have covered it but there is always something. lol

As for the loop - correct.

I would put the CPU before the GPU as the core i7 generates a lot of heat, so requires the most cooling.
I would mount the pump in the bottom of the case behind the PSU or mount it vertical next to mboard.

As for the temp sensor its up to you what you want to measure. If you place it after the CPU & GPU it will give you the max temp of the water in the system.

Didn't think I'd been abandoned, just maybe i'd bored you guys senseless

I do want to measure max temp so your placement makes sense, just looking forward to getting my teeth into the build now

[PeterStoba]

Hi Syd,

I responded to this last night but mustn't have pressed post or something.

I'd mount your pump in the top section, near to the drive bays if possible.

CPU before GPU to get the coldest water to it, they are more sensitive to temperatures than graphics cards.

The temperature sensor can go anywhere, just put it where ever makes it look better, in between the gpu and reservoir would give you a nice indication of the overall water temperatures.

[Syd]

Morning chaps, just a thought, would mounting one of these:

http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/prod...roducts_id=262

In the top be a squeeze? - i've read that this is the only rad that fits - but just thinking of the future (I7, poss chipset and SLI cooling) would it be worth having the 2 rads on the loop?

[PeterStoba]

Hmm, two rads in the loop is possible and in some cases good, but it's not needed right now, so I'd leave it out until you decide to cool the chipset (not really neccesary if you're not overclocking too much tbh).

You're right though, it is a squeeze but that's the only that fits.

[Syd]

Hmm, two rads in the loop is possible and in some cases good, but it's not needed right now, so I'd leave it out until you decide to cool the chipset (not really neccesary if you're not overclocking too much tbh).

You're right though, it is a squeeze but that's the only that fits.

Hi Peter How much more efficient at getting rid of heat would the loop be with the extra 120.2 rad? Or are you saying that it wouldn't really make much differnce?