Interested in learning how to watercool (Sticky has been read)
Interested in learning how to watercool (Sticky has been read)
Hey everyone so here is what I got
Thermaltake view 27 snow edition case
Asus crosshair VI hero
Ryzen 5 1600x
Asus Strix GTX1080 A8G
I am having some trouble deciding on my best course of action here. I want to water cool, For looks of it mainly but also to keep everything cooler.
I've looked into the EK MLC stuff. And with the GPU block I am right under $500. Thing is it comes with black tubing....eww. I want clear, hard line perferably because it just looks amazing, but I would settle for flexible.
So pricing things out by themselves, and I should mention that I have only looked at EK because it is the only place I can find the block for my GPU. Granted I could buy the GPU block from then and everything elsewhere, but I am just unsure right now. So many options and I need help.
Anyway piecing everything out through EK I am at $518. Just for hardware fluid not included in that. I dont mind mixing brands. I've also looked at XSPC kits and then just adding the EKWB GPU block. Opinions on that?
So what can you guys offer advice here? What brands are good brands. With all the option out there is it just mainly looks thats what I see most? Sorry if I seem scatter brained. I am a little right now to be honest. I got my wife telling me to spend as little as possible because Ive already spent $2000 and then I got my brain telling me to spend $1000 more...lol. Realistically I would like to try and keep it under $500 or right at.
Thanks for any help you guys can give me here!
A small update here I really got my eyes on the XSPC Raystorm Pro X4 Photon AX360 kit. Ad a GPU block to it and I got a loop for under 500 bucks.
Have you checked out the EK Fluid Gaming kits? They work well, are very affordable, and feature clear tubing. The components are constructed from aluminium, which helps keep the cost down while maintaining good performance. I wouldn’t suggest combining different brands because mixing metals can cause galvanic corrosion if a loop is involved. In this situation, sticking to one brand should be fine since the kit includes everything necessary. You can comfortably fit a CPU and GPU into the setup, and you could add a second radiator if you prefer.
You’d likely spend about $350 for a 240 kit plus an extra 240mm radiator.
Have you checked out the EK Fluid Gaming kits? They work well, are very affordable, and feature clear tubing. The components are constructed from aluminium, which helps keep the cost down while maintaining good performance. I wouldn’t suggest combining different brands because mixing metals can cause galvanic corrosion if a loop is involved. In this situation, sticking to one brand should be fine since the kit includes everything necessary. You can comfortably fit a CPU and GPU into the setup, and you could add a second radiator if you prefer.
You’d likely spend about $350 for a 240 kit plus an extra 240mm radiator.
Test the AlphaCool NexXos full set, available in 240mm or 360mm versions with all parts included and clear tubing. I'd just need to add another 240mm rad/fans in line, as the D5 pump should handle the work. AlphaCool also offers a matching GPU block that fits the Strix 1080 with backplate.