Just like the title says. Im going to be putting together my first full loop soon, and I just wanted to make sure my part list looks good. Thanks in advance for the help!
Theme: Stormtrooper meets Superman!
Name: Maybe Super-Stormtrooper??
Pump
Swiftech MCP35X 12v PWM Controlled Water Pump - Black
Reservoir
FrozenQ PC Mods 250mm Liquid Fusion V Series "2nd Generation" Reservoir - UV Cathode - Fluorescent Blue Helix
Radiators (have to go low profile or both the 360 and 280 will not fit.)
XSPC EX280 Dual 140mm Low Profile Split Fin Radiator
XSPC EX360 Triple 120mm Low Profile Split Fin Radiator
Blocks
XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Intel (Sockets LGA 115x / 1366 / 2011)
XSPC Razor R9 290X Full Coverage VGA Block - Reference Design with back plate and white LEDs
Case
Corsair Air 540 Windowed ATX High Airflow Cube Performance Computer Case with White LED Fan - White
Fans
Going to use my current Noctuas. 3 x 120mm (NF-F12) push in the front of the case and the 2 x 140s (NF-A15) pulling out the top. 1 x 140 (NF-A15) pulling out the back.
Liquid
Distilled water with 1 or 2 silver antimicrobacterial plugs
Lighting
UV lighting to make those parts glow
Tubing
PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 1/2"ID x 3/4" OD - Elegant White
Fittings
Monsoon Free Center Compression Fitting - 1/2"ID x 3/4"OD - Modders 6 Pack Matte Black
Monsoon 45° Rotary Angle Adapter - 3/4" OD - White -- Matte Black Compression fitting and end cap
Monsoon 90° Rotary Angle Adapter - 3/4" OD - White -- Matte Black Compression fitting and end cap
Decals
Going to use two, one white decal on the glass in the top right hand corner (probably 6") and a stormtrooper on the bottom left. Then another superman on the back of the case in black (probably 14"). Maybe a third black one on the front?
JP Vinyl Design - Superman Logo Dripping with Liquid Cryptonite -Vinyl Decal - 10" - White
STORMTROOPER - Star Wars - Car, Truck, Notebook, Vinyl Decal Sticker #1032
Control Software:
Either EK-Ascendacy or Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 LT USB Fan Controller Liquid System Controller with flow sensor
Setup will be
(9) 280 Rad (c) --> (c) CPU (c) --> (4) GPU (4) --> (4)(9) Res (c) --> (c) 360 Rad (9) --> (9) Pump (c) --> (c) flow sensor (9) --> (to 280 res)
C = compression
4 = 45 degree
9 = 90 degree
parts list breakdown
Few things I have questions about.
Is there a brand of fittings that is better than another brand? Or are they all about equal?
What a good brand of tubing that will react under UV lighting?
What is a good size tubing to go? Is there an optimal size?
How do you make the a really sharp bend with a 90 degree elbow? Wouldn't you need compression fittings on both sides? All the 90 degree elbows i'm looking at lack the second compression fitting.
With using a reservoir like the helix (which will be mounted sideways in the front bottom of the case), what is the best way to install a fill/drain setup? Seems like I could just install a T bracket with a drain to drain it, but then how would I fill it?
Theme: Stormtrooper meets Superman!
Name: Maybe Super-Stormtrooper??
Pump
Swiftech MCP35X 12v PWM Controlled Water Pump - Black
Reservoir
FrozenQ PC Mods 250mm Liquid Fusion V Series "2nd Generation" Reservoir - UV Cathode - Fluorescent Blue Helix
Radiators (have to go low profile or both the 360 and 280 will not fit.)
XSPC EX280 Dual 140mm Low Profile Split Fin Radiator
XSPC EX360 Triple 120mm Low Profile Split Fin Radiator
Blocks
XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Intel (Sockets LGA 115x / 1366 / 2011)
XSPC Razor R9 290X Full Coverage VGA Block - Reference Design with back plate and white LEDs
Case
Corsair Air 540 Windowed ATX High Airflow Cube Performance Computer Case with White LED Fan - White
Fans
Going to use my current Noctuas. 3 x 120mm (NF-F12) push in the front of the case and the 2 x 140s (NF-A15) pulling out the top. 1 x 140 (NF-A15) pulling out the back.
Liquid
Distilled water with 1 or 2 silver antimicrobacterial plugs
Lighting
UV lighting to make those parts glow
Tubing
PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 1/2"ID x 3/4" OD - Elegant White
Fittings
Monsoon Free Center Compression Fitting - 1/2"ID x 3/4"OD - Modders 6 Pack Matte Black
Monsoon 45° Rotary Angle Adapter - 3/4" OD - White -- Matte Black Compression fitting and end cap
Monsoon 90° Rotary Angle Adapter - 3/4" OD - White -- Matte Black Compression fitting and end cap
Decals
Going to use two, one white decal on the glass in the top right hand corner (probably 6") and a stormtrooper on the bottom left. Then another superman on the back of the case in black (probably 14"). Maybe a third black one on the front?
JP Vinyl Design - Superman Logo Dripping with Liquid Cryptonite -Vinyl Decal - 10" - White
STORMTROOPER - Star Wars - Car, Truck, Notebook, Vinyl Decal Sticker #1032
Control Software:
Either EK-Ascendacy or Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 LT USB Fan Controller Liquid System Controller with flow sensor
Setup will be
(9) 280 Rad (c) --> (c) CPU (c) --> (4) GPU (4) --> (4)(9) Res (c) --> (c) 360 Rad (9) --> (9) Pump (c) --> (c) flow sensor (9) --> (to 280 res)
C = compression
4 = 45 degree
9 = 90 degree
parts list breakdown
Few things I have questions about.
Is there a brand of fittings that is better than another brand? Or are they all about equal?
What a good brand of tubing that will react under UV lighting?
What is a good size tubing to go? Is there an optimal size?
How do you make the a really sharp bend with a 90 degree elbow? Wouldn't you need compression fittings on both sides? All the 90 degree elbows i'm looking at lack the second compression fitting.
With using a reservoir like the helix (which will be mounted sideways in the front bottom of the case), what is the best way to install a fill/drain setup? Seems like I could just install a T bracket with a drain to drain it, but then how would I fill it?
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