Water Cooling Parts

[SedoSan]

Hello All,

I'm planning to watercool my system, however browsing the modding shops websites, there were just way too many options, I have a clear idea of which parts to get and how many, however i'm lost with all the different sizes. These are my rig specs:

Case: Haf X
mobo: Asus Rampage IV Extreme
proc: i7-3930k oc to 4.6 @ 1.37v
dual sapphire HD6990
H100 cpu cooler
corsair 4x4GB @1333MHz

First, how far can I go with radiators with this case? (planning to install them inside the case only and not outside)

I'm planning to cool the CPU and the GPUs, I might plan to upgrade the GPU once the 7990 is out, but regardless, it will still be the same loop. So I will have my radiator installed, going to my CPU then to my GPU then to the reservoirs and a pump.

Is this the way to go? and should I get a seperate pump or one with the reservoir?
and the most important part, what sizes do I get? I'm planning to have all connections and cables at the same size.

Thanks.

 

[mundivalur]

Hi i have a Haf X and i had a 360 rad in the top push/pull fans but you can not put a full size rad in the top (60mm) and a 200mm rad at the front with 2 200mm fans,i needed to mod the case a little bit !
But the Haf x is just to small for all your stuff
You need 2x good rad´s 2x pumps,pump/reservoir combo´s are pretty good now (you can get a dual pump/reservoir)
My fittings are 1/2 ID - 3/4 OD well bigger the better hehe
And my Phobya 250mm reservoir needs to be at the back of the case !
If you want all the stuff inside the case then wood lock at some other cases

 

[Tsumi]

Two 6990s or one? Single future 7990 or two?

The best you can fit in that case (natively without mods) is a 3x120 on top and a 1x140 on the back. If you just have a single 6990 or 7990, it'll be more than enough. If it's two, you'll definitely need additional radiators, probably externally.

3/8" ID or 1/2" ID has been shown to have no effects on temps and flow rates. Choose either 3/8" ID 5/8" OD or 1/2" ID 3/4" OD (extra thickness on walls) to allow better turn radius.

Loop order does not matter as long as the reservoir is before the pump.

 

[DMFD-Minister]

I just decommissioned my gaming rig yesterday. I had a 6990+2500K in the loop with 700mm of radiator space. I could have added a second 6990 to that loop and been fine, but maxed up. Make sure you have at least 5x120mm of Radiator space for that large of a setup. Perhaps 6x120 if you're overclocking.

For 6990 Waterblock, this is a keeper:
HeatKiller Hole Edition - 6990 Waterblock

XSPC Raystorm is also the CPU Waterblock I used this because it is inexpensive and ranks with the best of them...plus it has LEDs - it is very well reviewed

- Make sure you use compression fittings. Barbs are accidents waiting to happen.
- Get a powerful pump, you have a lot of blocks to go through (MCP655). I personally don't think you need 2 pumps. The MCP655 does 317 GPH and is strong. Having a second pump will not hurt though.
- Use Tygon Tubing, it bends pretty easily and is medical grade
- Don't use additives, these usually just gum up the works. Use plain distilled water. If you want color in the loop, use colored hose, not added color.
- Add a silver kill coil. This helps kill any bacteria that might get in the loop.
- To get all that stuff inside a case, you might need to do a little modification. A lot of cases can hold all that internally, the Corsair 800D is one example.

Anyway, there's a few tidbits

 

[Imitation]

- Make sure you use compression fittings. Barbs are accidents waiting to happen.

I agreed with everything but this as I don't think that's the case. I've been running barbs for years and never had an issue. Also, before compressions came around, us old timers were using barbs for all our connections. You can screw it up and it will leak sure, but you can do the same with compressions. Doing 1/2in barbs with 7/16 tubing plus clamp is a pretty easy way to keep any leak from occurring.

 

[Cruiza]

I agreed with everything but this as I don't think that's the case. I've been running barbs for years and never had an issue. Also, before compressions came around, us old timers were using barbs for all our connections. You can screw it up and it will leak sure, but you can do the same with compressions. Doing 1/2in barbs with 7/16 tubing plus clamp is a pretty easy way to keep any leak from occurring.

Indeed. Barbs + worm clamps are as secure as it gets.