Are you sure you possess every component required for your initial custom loop project?
Are you sure you possess every component required for your initial custom loop project?
Hello! I’m a beginner who managed to craft a custom loop for my 4690k/gtx 980 system, specifically in a Corsair Air 240. I’d appreciate feedback on the components I used and confirmation that I have everything needed. Thank you!
CPU Block: EK-Supremacy EVO BLUE Edition
https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-supremacy-evo-blue-edition
GPU Block: Swiftech KOMODO-NV-GTX9
http://www.swiftech.com/KOMODO-NV-GTX9.aspx#tab2
Reservoir/Pump: EK-XRES 100 DDC MX 3.2 PWM (incl. pump)
https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xres-100-ddc-mx...ncl-pump-1
Radiator: (This will be the front radiator and my sole cooling unit) EK-CoolStream PE 240 (Dual)
https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-coolstream-pe-240-dual
Tubing: TUBE PrimoChill PrimoFlex™ Advanced LRT™ 15,9 / 9,5mm - Crystal Clear (PFLEXA-58)
https://shop.ekwb.com/tube-primochill-pr...stal-clear
Fittings: 8 x EK-ACF Fitting 10/16mm - Elox Black
https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-acf-fitting-10-16mm-black
Coolant: EK-Ekoolant EVO UV BLUE (premix 1L)
https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-ekoolant-evo-uv-blue-premix-1l
Please let me know your thoughts and whether I should add anything else. The suggested path is Pump > GPU > CPU > Radiator > Reservoir.
The pump and reservoir will be positioned in the rear chamber alongside the PSU, while the tubes will exit through the cable holes, as shown here:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/vDd6Mp
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
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I strongly advise choosing EK-Ekoolant EVO Clear and UV tubing. Your maintenance routine will appreciate it. I used Bloodshed Red PrimoFlex tubing along with Ekoolant EVO Clear in my setup.
I also suggest upgrading the radiator. Check the yellow "Please Note" section near the bottom of this page. The bottom bullet point is important.
Using anything below a 360-degree radiator for a single CPU and GPU loop would be a mistake. I recommend at least 480 degrees, whether it's two 240s or one 360 and one 120 or even a 480 if your case allows.
I purchased two 360-degree units for my own single CPU and GPU loop. It’s a bit excessive but significantly better than insufficient cooling.
I strongly advise choosing EK-Ekoolant EVO Clear and UV tubing. Your maintenance routine will appreciate it. I used Bloodshed Red PrimoFlex tubing together with Ekoolant EVO Clear in my setup.
I also suggest upgrading the radiator. Check the yellow "Please Note" section near the bottom of this page. The bottom bullet point is important.
Using anything below a 360 radiator for a single CPU and GPU loop would be a mistake. I recommend at least 480 units, whether it's two 240s or one 360 and one 120 or even a 480 for those with sufficient case support.
I purchased two 360s for my own single CPU and GPU loop. It’s a bit excessive but significantly better than inadequate cooling.
Edit: According to EK’s note, you can actually run one CPU and one GPU on a 240 radiator.
Source.