Bykski watercooling newbie
Bykski watercooling newbie
Setting up a watercooling system for your rig is important. Here’s how you can proceed:
For your setup, consider the following options:
- Bykski GPU waterblock universal - 17$
- Bykski CPU block universal - 23$ online
Make sure to follow the instructions carefully to avoid damaging your components.
my concern is whether these waterblocks are dependable. Anyone has installed this one before? The radiator, tanks, pump, and tube fittings all seem fine.
The extra design likely includes two Y-fittings: one for splitting cold liquid and another for merging two hot tube liquids.
I've never come across them...all the information I've seen suggests they're a dubious Chinese firm that replicates designs from photos as well. It would be prudent to conduct more research before making a purchase. What happens if their quality control is lacking and you encounter problems? Do they provide any warranty? I'm also cautious about vendors who use phrases like 'Best CPU Cooler' and 'Best Radiator'—they seem to be exaggerating unless they offer clear comparisons rather than just aiming for a catchy name.
i set it up gradually, swapping parts one by one. i was working on a reseller 1 v1 old unit when the block finally corroded, so i replaced it with the cpu-mtx-c block. it worked much better—about ten degrees improvement for mine, which is great. unfortunately, my system still needs a CPU lid, which hasn’t been done yet. by the way, they’re sending four screws and a back plate here. the issue is that the thumb screws aren’t being used because of the back plate. you might have to modify those screws so there’s no head, or look for replacements at a local hardware store. it’s a bit disappointing, but overall the blocks are decent.
I've utilized these sections and they're exactly what you need, no issues at all...
I’ll address this question! Check out my previous setup.
I used a Bykski AMD CPU block along with a water pump and reservoir, and it’s still functioning well after a year. My wife also has a similar build here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/jeffreymay...iew=jVQV3C
It’s still working fine. The only minor concern is with the acrylic reservoir, which shows slight wear in the acrylic area. You can find a more affordable Barrow brand glass reservoir at a lower cost.
Additionally, you can purchase a glass reservoir from AliExpress for a reasonable price:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Barrow-P...0035_10121
If it helps, I’d be happy to invest in these components if it would save you some money elsewhere.
I used the semi universal bykski GPU block for Nvidia reference cards.
The overall quality is decent. The main drawbacks are: it's quite large and the cooling performance isn't great. Switching to the EK-FC block brought temperatures down by about 10°C and made the card much more compact.
When sourcing components like fans or fittings, ensure they're all made from the same material—copper, brass, or plated with copper/nickel.