Caselabs STH10 Build
Caselabs STH10 Build
The photo displays the interior of my Caselabs STH10 and another view of the loop I created. I understand you want minimal tubing but face challenges with the radiator, especially since the ports are only on one side. This makes it difficult to route tubing from the radiator all the way to the GPU. Also, I’m unsure if the flow direction is optimal because the water will need to go up through both the GPU and CPU against gravity. Could you help me design a better loop?
Thanks,
Marcel
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Also, may I have the tubing connected at the top of the reservoir, then through the pump’s outlet, or should it connect to the inlet instead?
Hi again. For your queries, i'll do my best to assist. The quantity of tubing isn't crucial since the pump you're using (D5) should have enough power. Your flow diagram appears correct. You don't need to worry about gravity in these loops because it won't impact performance. Make sure the reservoir is always positioned ahead of the pump in the loop sequence. One point to note about your return line: the water entering the reservoir should be below the waterline. If not, turning off your PC might cause the air pocket to push coolant backward through the loop. I experienced this with a faucet-style return line. After that, I changed the inlet port to be next to the outlet on my...
Hello! It's great to connect with another CaseLabs owner online.
Which case labs are available? You mentioned a bullet that looks really bad.
Hi once more. For your queries, i'll attempt to assist. The quantity of tubing isn't crucial since the pump you're using (D5) should have ample power. Your flow diagram appears correct. You don't need to worry about gravity in these loops, as it shouldn't impact performance. Just ensure the reservoir is positioned directly ahead of the pump in the loop sequence.
One point to note is your return line to the reservoir. The incoming water should be below the waterline. If not, turning off the PC might cause air pockets to push coolant backward through the loop. I experienced this with a faucet-style return line. Later, I repositioned the inlet port next to the outlet on my reservoir.
If you still prefer a top return line, consider using something like the link provided. Hope this information is useful. Feel free to ask if you have further questions and I'll do my best. I also saw the CL bullets—great for another build. Plus, I'm really pleased with my Magnum M8 for my main setup.
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The amount of tubing isn’t crucial since the pump you’re using should have enough power. Your flow diagram appears correct. You don’t need to worry about gravity in these loops, as it won’t impact performance. Just ensure the reservoir is always positioned directly before the pump in the loop sequence.
Regarding your return line to the reservoir, make sure water entering the reservoir stays below the waterline. If not, turning off the PC could push air back through the loop. I experienced this with a faucet-style return line. After that, I repositioned the inlet port next to the outlet on my reservoir.
If you still prefer a top return line, you can consider the suggested fitting here: http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower...tting.html.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have more questions—I’m here to assist. I also saw the CL bullet points, and it would be great for another build.
Thanks! I just ordered an aqua tube that should help push air back up the loop. Also, one more thing: my reservoir top only has one hole, which I plan to use as the inlet. Do I need a second hole to allow air into the reservoir, or will it work as is?
It's manageable running in a "sealed" configuration. The main challenge was determining the right filling technique for the system. In my previous setup, I sealed it after filling with fresh distilled water. But during drainage, I needed to remove a fitting to allow air in because of a vacuum lock, which wasn't resolved until I found the solution (with assistance). My current reservoir features several top ports. One is dedicated to filling, and another has a "pressure equalization membrane" fitting. Since it isn't completely watertight, I can't position the case too far when filled. This setup avoids excess pressure in the loop and prevents the vacuum lock I experienced earlier. In my old system, you'd hear air pressure release when loosening the fitting for draining—it sounded like releasing air from a tire.
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