I have a few questions regarding constructing custom water loops.
I have a few questions regarding constructing custom water loops.
I have a few general inquiries regarding constructing custom water loops.
The components I intend to use are listed here; fans aren’t included since I already possess them.
I also own a Corsair 750d case.
Here are the links to the products I’m considering:
- http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17867/...-34-B.html
- http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21480/...Vario.html
- http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5795/e...-QP-K.html
- http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15531/...hrome.html
- http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14186/..._2011.html
I’m asking about the following:
1. Where and how to install the reservoir? I’ve watched many YouTube tutorials on custom cooling but haven’t seen clear instructions. Should I use the provided mounting guide or adapt existing holes in the case?
2. Where is the water pump connected? This detail isn’t covered in any guides I found. Do I connect it directly to a fan header, or do I need special wiring?
3. Should the fans be positioned above or below the radiator if they’re mounted on top of my case? With three Corsair high static pressure fans, should air be drawn in or expelled?
4. How do people test the system without powering up the whole PC? I’ve seen the paperclip method but need guidance on connecting the PSU to the MOBO to verify functionality.
I understand these questions might seem basic, especially for experienced builders, but I’m a beginner and want to ensure everything is done correctly.
Appreciate your time and any helpful advice.
Have you checked the watercooling sticky? Many of these points are explained there.
1 - The reservoir you have is a cylinder with a D5 pump attached. You drill and secure it to the side of your case using small bolts—inside, outside, wherever suits your needs.
2 - Typically they use either a Molex or SATA power connector. Some models support PWM and can draw from your motherboard’s output, but PWM isn’t necessary here—constant RPM isn’t needed since temperature changes don’t demand frequent speed adjustments. Just set it and leave it.
3 - Whether you push or pull depends on the radiator and fan specifications. Pulling is usually more effective—imagine moving air through the radiator rather than just pushing it up.
Have you checked the watercooling sticky? Many of these points are already discussed there.
1 - The reservoir you have is a cylinder res with a D5 pump attached. You drill and secure it to the side of your case using small bolts...inside, outside, wherever suits your needs.
2 - Typically they use either a Molex or SATA power connector. Some models support PWM and can draw from your motherboard's PWM output, but PWM isn't necessary here—constant RPM changes aren't needed for temperature control. Just set it and forget it.
3 - Whether you push or pull depends on the radiator and fan specifications. Pulling is usually more effective—imagine moving air through the radiator—no need to worry about a 'top' or 'bottom' since you can choose either method from any position.
4 - This information is in the sticky, including a detailed diagram. See my signature below.
Also, I'm curious about FrozenCPU's current status. They went through some issues and seem to have returned, but there were some troubling incidents when they shut down...
Have you checked the watercooling sticky? Many of these points are already explained there.
1 - The reservoir you have is a cylinder res with a D5 pump attached. You drill and secure it to the side of your case using small bolts... placed inside, outside, wherever suits your needs.
2 - Typically they use either a Molex or SATA power connector. Some models support PWM and can draw from your motherboard's PWM output, but PWM isn't necessary here—constant RPM changes aren't needed since temperature variations don't demand frequent speed adjustments. Just set it and forget it.
3 - Whether you push or pull depends on the radiator and fan specifications. Pulling is usually more effective—imagine moving air through the radiator—no need for a 'top' or 'bottom' setup, as you can choose to push or pull from either end.
4 - This information is detailed in the sticky, including a specific diagram. See my signature below.
Also, regarding FrozenCPU, it seems they've reemerged after going under, but there were some troubling issues during their closure, such as many customers not receiving their paid merchandise and never being compensated.
Thanks for your excellent assistance—I really appreciate the time you took to help!