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WC'ing my rig

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owca6666

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Rig as in signature and im thinking of going full WC. Right now i cant use my second gtx570 mainly because theres no space for it :mad:

XSPC 360 Radiator
EK-DDC X-RES 140 DDC Reservoir
EK WaterBlocks EK-FC580 GTX+ x2
12V Laing DDC-1Plus (18w)

and now the question is what tubing and how many fittings do i need for this setup :(
 
Two fittings for each block, two for rad, and two for pump(or does that pump just have barbs? Sorry crappy cell service, so tough to load pages.

Also two for a res if using one, or a tee and fill port
 
I would not use EK due to their bad PR rep. However, that is your personal choice, and EK blocks do perform well.

Which XSPC radiator are you using?

Since you're using an aftermarket top for your pump, you can get any size tubing. You can get 3/8" ID 5/8" OD tubing if you prefer smaller tubing, or you need to make tight turns. Or you can get 1/2" ID 3/4" OD tubing if you like the look of large tubing. Make sure to get either a silver killcoil or PT nuke. It's to keep things from growing in your loop.

You need 2 fittings per component you have in your loop, unless it says it already comes with fittings. Since you're using a reservoir/pump combo unit, the reservoir and pump are treated as one component. Just make sure the fitting size matches up with the tubing size. Are you planning on getting barb or compression fittings? I would also recommend getting the EK SLI/crossfire link bridge. It will link your two cards, so you would need to get fittings for just the link bridge, not both, but make sure it is the right size for your motherboard.
 
Radiator :

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/XSPC-EX360-Slim-Line-Triple-Fan-Radiator_25026.html

ive been told this one should be enough to cool both cards. (they currently have the slim version but i might pick up the standard one)

wich fittings are better ? barb or compression ones ?

and u say EK blocks have bad reputation so wich ones would u recommend ?

im not really bothered what size of the tubing im gonna use so im gonna ask wich size of the tubbing is better to make tight turns ? big or small.
 
Radiator:
EK Water Blocks EK-CoolStream RAD XT 480
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/EK-Water-Blocks-EK-CoolStream-RAD-XT-480_19861.html

Pump:
12V Laing DDC-1Plus (18w)
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/12V-Laing-DDC-1Plus-18w_7044.html

Reservoir:
EK-DDC X-RES 140 - DDC Reservoir
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/EK-DDC-X-RES-140-DDC-Reservoir_332.html

Fittings:
10/8mm (8x1mm) Compression Fitting G1/4 90° Rotary Type 2 (x12)
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/108mm-8x1mm-Compression-Fitting-G14-90°-Rotary-Type-2_18856.html

Tubing:
Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 10/8mm (5/16ID) UV-Reactive Blue 3.3m (X2)
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/M...C-108mm-516ID-UV-Reactive-Blue-33m_11994.html

SLI Connector:
1/4" BSPP Variable SLI VID Connector 2 Slot
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/14Inch-BSPP-Variable-SLI-VID-Connector-2-Slot_4408.html

GPU waterblocks:
Alphacool NexXxoS NVXP NV 580/570 Series x2
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/Alphacool-NexXxoS-NVXP-NV-580570-Series_20833.html

CPU waterblock:
XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock - Intel 775/ 1156/ 1155/ 1366 and 2011
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/X...-Intel-775-1156-1155-1366-and-2011_24989.html

i think that would be my final setup
 
is the XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock better than the heatkiller 3.0?
ive been using the heatkiller for 2 weeks now, and im really liking the temps.
 
The Raystorm is currently one of the best out there, I think at least top 2 or 3, if not the top block.

I didn't say the blocks were bad, I said the company had bad PR rep. PR = public relations. In other words, horrible support.

Why are you getting 90 degree rotary compression fittings?

8mm is really small for ID. Go with at least 10mm.
 
Yes, you would need to change your tubing also.

90 degree fittings are unnecessary unless you need them to do a 90 degree bend. You should map out how you're going to route the tubing in your case first before deciding on what kind of fittings you will need. Besides, 90 degree fittings would increase the restrictiveness of your loop.

That fitting will not work. It uses 3/8" threading. All the watercooling components you have selected uses 1/4" threading. You would need something like this: http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/1310mm-10x15mm-Compression-Fitting-Outer-Thread-14-Knurled-Black-Nickel_18926.html
 
reservoir and pump are treated as one component am i right ? cuz the ones i picked is top reservoir with pump on the bottom ? it will go into front of the case where 3 x 120mm fans are

radiator will be mounted on the back of the case

ur right i might not need 90 degree fittings the ones u posted should be okay.

once i get all of this im gonna need help with placing the tubing in the case cuz i have no idea where tubing should go from the pump to the block then to another block and another ? :D and then radiator ?

a bit chaotic xD
 
Reservoir and pump are indeed treated as one component.

The only rule in terms of loop order is reservoir before the pump, and pump is always below the reservoir. Since you have a reservoir/pump combo, you don't need to worry about that. Just route the tubing in a way that's easiest for you.
 
ok but shouldnt there be some kind of order ?

like :

pump > cpu > GPU 1 > GPU 2> Radiator > pump
 
No, there is no order, because the water temperature stays pretty much the same in the entire loop.
 
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