prime2515102
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So, I'm a complete noob when it comes to watercooling. I have wanted to do this for at least 15 years now but I'm just now getting around to it. This is gonna be fun! lol
I just ordered a Swiftech H140-X and I want to add another radiator to it.
I got a good deal on a XSPC EX420 radiator (3x140mm) so I went ahead and ordered it (even if I can't use it right now I couldn't pass up the deal - got it for $65 and it's now back to $81) but I want to make sure I know how to install it before I go ordering parts I don't need.
The radiator specifies G1/4 for the fittings, which seems to be standard?
So...
1. Are XSPC radiators any good? I got it for about $20 cheaper than the next cheapest radiator of that size so I figured, how can I go wrong? I'm not looking for the absolute best performance, I just need it to fit (to install, and to install fans) and to not leak. I doubt going with more performance will add any overclocking headroom as I hit 5Ghz without even trying with a 2x140mm AiO (7700k, and that was before delidding).
2. Can the pump in the H140-X handle another radiator, and one that big? I was assuming so since it's the same pump used in their bigger kits (as far as I can tell) but I thought I would ask before I overwork it.
3. It would appear that I prefer compression fittings as apposed to barbs and clamps, so I want to go with that. Do these fittings typically come with the gaskets needed for them or is that something I need to order separate?
4. Do/should you use pipe tape on the threads of the fittings, or is the gasket good enough?
5. Is it true that if I put a silver coil in the reservoir I can just use distilled water and not have to use additives? How long does that last? Any down side? Can I still use dye if I should decide to do so?
6. Any suggestions for clear, flexible tubing? I don't want it to fog up...
7. Any particular brand of fittings I should look into? I definitely don't want to go cheap on that. Cheap price is ok as long as it's quality (I like bang-for-the-buck, but I don't wanna fuck around with water flowing through my system lol).
I'll probably have more questions at some point, but that's a start. lol
Thanks
I just ordered a Swiftech H140-X and I want to add another radiator to it.
I got a good deal on a XSPC EX420 radiator (3x140mm) so I went ahead and ordered it (even if I can't use it right now I couldn't pass up the deal - got it for $65 and it's now back to $81) but I want to make sure I know how to install it before I go ordering parts I don't need.
The radiator specifies G1/4 for the fittings, which seems to be standard?
So...
1. Are XSPC radiators any good? I got it for about $20 cheaper than the next cheapest radiator of that size so I figured, how can I go wrong? I'm not looking for the absolute best performance, I just need it to fit (to install, and to install fans) and to not leak. I doubt going with more performance will add any overclocking headroom as I hit 5Ghz without even trying with a 2x140mm AiO (7700k, and that was before delidding).
2. Can the pump in the H140-X handle another radiator, and one that big? I was assuming so since it's the same pump used in their bigger kits (as far as I can tell) but I thought I would ask before I overwork it.
3. It would appear that I prefer compression fittings as apposed to barbs and clamps, so I want to go with that. Do these fittings typically come with the gaskets needed for them or is that something I need to order separate?
4. Do/should you use pipe tape on the threads of the fittings, or is the gasket good enough?
5. Is it true that if I put a silver coil in the reservoir I can just use distilled water and not have to use additives? How long does that last? Any down side? Can I still use dye if I should decide to do so?
6. Any suggestions for clear, flexible tubing? I don't want it to fog up...
7. Any particular brand of fittings I should look into? I definitely don't want to go cheap on that. Cheap price is ok as long as it's quality (I like bang-for-the-buck, but I don't wanna fuck around with water flowing through my system lol).
I'll probably have more questions at some point, but that's a start. lol
Thanks
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