For beginners in watercooling, which pump is best suited?
For beginners in watercooling, which pump is best suited?
So I built my first PC about a year ago and have been diving deeper into hardware topics, especially overclocking. Recently, I chose to experiment with water-cooling and did some research. For my personal goal of expanding my knowledge and trying new things, I didn’t want to stick with a pre-made aio water cooler or buy kits right away. I prefer to select all components myself, keeping my budget in mind—generally under 150 dollars is fine for me. In my view, it’s better to learn how to choose wisely when you don’t have a lot of money and can compare performance against cost.
During my shopping, I compiled a list of everything I need. For this build, I’ll only focus on cooling the CPU.
Radiator:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120mm-Radiator-D...d-Cooling/
reservoir:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acrylic-Cylinder...d-Cooling/
fan:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-Quad-4-LED...g-Fan-Mod/
water block:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-pcs-CPU-Water-...er-Channel
I’m still missing two parts: the pump and the tubing.
For the tubing, I’d like to know the right dimensions and lengths—preferably not too much extra. I also want to go for softer tubing at the moment.
As for the pump, I have no clear idea of what to look for. I saw various types, but I’m unsure if they’re suitable for my needs. This particular pump seems suited for mild overclocking rather than pushing to the absolute limit.
I think the complete loop should resemble this image:
http://image.prntscr.com/image/b70d0b33d...6c33fd.png
Order sequence isn't important as long as your pump doesn't suck in air, which could harm the impeller.
Using all ebay parts with unclear sources means a decent pump isn't necessary because most pumps I recommend would keep costs high.