Watercooling a new rig. I haven't bought the rig (looking at AMD Hexa + single 58xx) so am not bothered about the water blocks just yet, and my current 939 system will be hitting silicon heaven. I don't plan to OC and the system will be installed into a CM-Stacker ATX/BTX sans light modding.
The main reason for this is that I've wanted to build a water cooled system for years; consider this a hobby project.
I've already got the tubing (1/2" ID 5/8" OD), anti-crink coils, radiators (incl barbs) and fans (3x 140).
Basic plan is;
Res > Pump/Top > Rad (240) > CPU > Rad (160) > GPU > Res
Fill and drain lines off the reservoir, and filled with distilled water.
The fans will be installed on the rads with "custom ducting" i.e. plastic tubing and plenty of gaffer tape. I've forgone a fan controller as I can't see how I can fit one at the moment - there's just not enough room to slip one into the front of my Stacker with the 240 radiator vertically mounted - I may consider placing it horizontally over the grill at the bottom and relocate the PSU to the top of the case, but that may not work with the 160 rad up there.
Any input on the design and planned components would be gratefully received;
1x 12V Laing DDC-1T+ Ultra 18W (MCP355)w/XSPC V3 Acrylic Pump Top
- 2x 1/2" Hose Tail
- 1x Laing DDC 4 Point Anti-Vibration Damping Kit
1x EK Multioption RES 150 Rev2
- 4x 1/2" Hose Tail
- 1x EK Anti Cyclon Plate - Large
1x 1/4 Fillport
- 1/2" Hose Tail
2x Silver Anti Algae KillCoils by iandh
2x PrimoChill Black Steel Spring Clips - 5/8" OD - 10 Pack
1x 1/4" BSPP Ball Valve
1x 1/4" BSPP - 1/2" Hose Tail
I'm a little confused about the reservoir regarding the optional top with BSPP fitting, but it looks like that comes as standard if I order through Specialtech. The 3 fittings in the bottom of the res aren't enough if I want it inline with the fill/drain lines coming off it.
The best part of this project? The missus is paying for it
Many thanks in advance!