50 euro watercooling loop
50 euro watercooling loop
I can already imagine the frustration on your face as you read past '50 euro' š
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Iām planning to construct a very affordable water cooling loop for an older graphics card that already has a decent high-end water block installed. I just need some advice and tips on assembling everything properly.
My intended parts:
- 15 euro 280mm radiator: [link]
- Water pump and reservoir combinations (I could really benefit from recommendations, but I have two options so far)
- Budget 14 euro 300L/min pump: [link]
- 24 euro 600L/min pump: [link]
This puts me at either 29 euro or 39 euro. Now I just require some tubing. An inner diameter of about 8mm should work, I hope. So Iāll order around 2 meters:
- Example: 8mm ID flexible silicone hose: [link]
- Need steel rings to secure the tubing. I can find those easily for 2 euro.
- Then another 44 euro for the radiator, possibly with a barbed connector and brass fittingābrass seems suitable? A 3/8 inch barbed end to a 12mm screw end should fit both the radiator and the hose.
- Total comes to roughly 45 euro. I might add another meter just in case, bringing it to about 47 euro.
I also need deionised water or car coolant. I think I already have some car coolant on hand; otherwise, it would cost around 5 euro at the pharmacy for a 5L bottle.
That should cover everything. The final cost is either 42 euro or 52 euro (which would be 50 euro without that extra meter of tubing), depending on the pump I choose. Could someone quickly review this and confirm if itās feasible? My GPU is an older GTX 280 with a quad-core Q6700, so Iām not too concerned about the system getting wetājust planning an upgrade soon. Any suggestions for alternative pumps, radiators, or other components would be greatly appreciated.
Hehe I noticed pictures of people using various unusual items as radiators.
But just a reminder, please search online and learn more before proceeding.
This is only a brief introduction to get you startedāitās not the complete picture or all the details you need to know. Read everything.
https://www.ekwb.com/guides/
Choose the pump priced at 24 euros because it offers slightly higher pressure than the more affordable option.
Remember that using a copper or nickel-plated GPU block may lead to corrosion due to the aluminum casing. If you proceed with this configuration, ensure anti-corrosion treatment is included in the water.
Enjoy the process!
lumineZ :
Go for the pump that cost 24 euro since that has alittle more head pressure than the really cheap one.
Keep in mind that if you have a copper, or nickel plated copper GPU block that you will have corrosion since the rad is aluminum. If you still want to run with this setup make sure you have some anti corrosion added to the water.
Besides that, have fun
My GPU block is Aqua Grafx G200 (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/aqcoaqforgtx.html). It looks like it is made out of copper. Does this mean I need to use a copper radiator to prevent corrosion or should i just go ahead like this and add an anti corrosive?
The GPU block is constructed from copper. Combining copper with aluminum can lead to corrosion issues. Even with anti-corrosion treatments, problems are likely to arise. Therefore, it's advisable to replace the fluid every 12 to 24 months for safety, as both anti-corrosion and algae inhibitors degrade over time.
If you can afford a copper radiator, it makes perfect sense and is a smart choice. However, you should always include some form of anti-corrosion and algae prevention. This is because no material is completely pure, and mixed metals are inevitable. While copper and brass are considered safe, the purity of the metal matters.
I've heard that using only distilled water for several years can be beneficial, but in my experience, people who have been careful with flushing and cleaning still faced issues like algae growth or corrosion.
Always thoroughly flush the radiator before installing it in your loop. Perform 1 to 3 flushes with distilled water after cleaning (using a vinegar, maintenance kit, etc.). This step is often overlooked, especially if you're already watercooling your system.
The GPU block is constructed from copper. Combining copper with aluminum can lead to corrosion issues. Even with anti-corrosion treatments, this problem is likely to occur. Therefore, it's advisable to replace the fluid every 12 to 24 months for safety, as anti-corrosion and algae inhibitors degrade over time. If you can afford a copper radiator, it makes sense to install it. However, you should always include some form of anti-corrosion and anti-algae protection. This is because no material is 100% pure copper, and mixed metals are inevitable. Copper paired with brass is considered safe, but the purity of the metals matters. I've heard that using only distilled water for several years can be beneficial, though it's not foolproofāpeople have still experienced algae growth or corrosion despite careful maintenance. Always thoroughly flush the radiator before installing it in your loop. It's a good idea to perform 1 to 3 flushes with distilled water after cleaning (using vinegar, a cleaning kit, etc.). In fact, you might not realize this since you've been water-cooling your PC. Thanks for the advice. I haven't water-cooled my PC before and only thought about it now. My friend used a custom water cooling loop with a car radiator in the past.
Hehe I noticed pictures of people using various unusual items as radiators.
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But just a reminder, please search online and learn more before proceeding. This is only a basic introduction to get you startedādonāt expect it to cover everything.
Read the full guide: https://www.ekwb.com/guides/
Hey... definitely the site is down right now
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Give it another try tomorrow... I haven't seen that page offline before... it's usually fine.