Custom water cooling Loop
Custom water cooling Loop
Alright Guys so i have just built my first PC, and i am looking to put in a custom loop just for the Cpu for now untill i change my case, i have the NZXT s340 witch can fit a 280mm rad in the front and a 120mm rad in the back, what Cooling kit should i go for? i was looking at the EK X240 kit
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/EK-Wat...47664.html
and then just add a 120mm rad?
Kits are useful at first, but once you understand exactly what you need and require, you can easily purchase the necessary parts without being limited by a 'kit'.
Benefits of a kit: you typically receive all the components required to assemble a watercooling loop, often just for the CPU, while GPU blocks (full coverage) are costly and usually only suitable for specific GPUs.
Drawbacks of a kit: you only obtain the necessary pieces for building a watercooling loop and are limited to budget components unless you opt for additional options. For example, cheaper tubing and barbs compared to high-quality ones. Barbs versus fittings isn't a major concern since the difference between them is minimal, though inexpensive tubing does appear cheap. You also will...
Do you believe the Ek X240 makes a good choice for someone new to water cooling, keeping things straightforward?
I've never tried the EK "kits" before, so I can't really discuss the details. But EK is well-known on these forums. I'm currently using their X99 VRM block in my setup. This was the second one I ordered because the first one had faulty threads for mounting screws. I used their Pump top with my previous D5, which functioned properly. Looking at the kit in a review seems reasonable based on what I see.
Kits are useful at first, but once you understand exactly what you need, you can easily purchase the necessary parts without being limited by a pre-made set.
-Pros of a kit: you typically receive all the components required for a watercooling loop, often covering just the CPU while GPU blocks (full coverage) are costly and usually specific to certain GPUs.
-Cons of a kit: you only obtain the pieces needed for a watercooling loop and are limited to budget parts unless you opt for additional options. For example, cheaper tubing and barbs compared to high-quality ones. Barbs versus fittings isn’t a major concern since the difference is minimal, but inexpensive tubing can appear cheap. You’ll also generally need to invest more in a better pump than a budget model, especially if you intend to expand the kit.