Liquid cooling question
Liquid cooling question
You could conceal the res/pump combination included with the EK kit, then position the remaining res in view. It might require a better fit and possibly additional tubing, but it’s manageable if you have some parts hidden out of sight to place the pump/res combo.
You might consider applying that aftermarket res in the loop, but if you prefer to swap it for the one on the EK A240 kit, you'll also need to remove the pump that comes with it. This is because the reservoir functions as a pump/res combo, so eliminating the res means getting rid of the pump too.
You might consider using that aftermarket resin in the loop, but if you prefer to swap it for the one on the EK A240 kit, you’ll also need to remove the pump that comes with it. This is because the reservoir functions as a pump/res combo, so removing the resin means discarding the pump too.
Have you considered opting for a custom liquid cooling setup? I don’t strongly support using aluminum in a water cooling loop, even if you use similar metals, since both rad and waterblocks are involved.
Thanks so far, yes this is for a friend starting his first build. I have some experience with general builds but not much with custom water cooling. Usually I just purchase an AIO cooler, but my friend wants a tailored loop for looks and only needs a helix reservoir. We’ve been checking parts, and it seems cheaper to buy the DIY kit and add the aftermarket resin than to purchase all the extra components.
You could conceal the res/pump combination included with the EK kit and instead place the other res in view. This would require a better fit and possibly additional tubing, though it isn't a difficult task if you have some items out of sight to hide the pump/res combo.