You're starting out with custom watercooling and looking for guidance.
You're starting out with custom watercooling and looking for guidance.
Yes, absolutely you can
if you can assist with anything then I will
yes definitely you're welcome
if you need any assistance then i'm ready
i appreciate it, first of all the cpu block is named ek supremacy csq nickel. when it was launched in 2012 it worked with the 3rd generation 2011 socket, so it fits my 2011v3 socket as well. i've ordered the ek xe 360 rad which should arrive on wednesday, and i'm satisfied with my reservoir and pump even though they're quite old. however, the fittings and tubes don't quite match my preferences. i'm thinking about purchasing some new fittings and tubing, hoping they aren't too thick.
tubing options:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/tube-primochil...-retail-3m
fittings options:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/fittings/compr...3-4-tubing
i like black tubes, i want them not shiny but curious about the fitting color... and ek's configurator suggests buying two of these tubings each, around 3 meters.
i am using that red tubing—yes, it's shiny—but it's a high-quality piece. the fittings' color should match your build perfectly. normally one 3m should suffice. it won't be too thick because you're swapping both the fittings and the tubing. the part of the fitting that screws in remains g 1/4 even though you changed from 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch.
never tried 1/2 id 3/4 od
believe it’s roughly 3mm more than my 3/8 id 5/8 od
so i should expect a bit more flexibility
though it might be trickier to make tight bends if you need any in your build
for tight bends, primochill works well—just like all tubing can only go so far before it starts kinking
when i needed a tight bend, i held the tubing in very hot water then bent it
kept it in that shape and then dropped it into ice-cold water
did this a few times and the tubing managed to hold its form on its own
it is accurate that a thicker tube resists bending more, especially in cases like mine with a 900D super tower. I think it would be straightforward to send them up. however, i’m hoping everything fits together as i selected.
Durwesh Naeem shares his thoughts on the matter. He mentions that a thicker tube tends to bend less easily, and based on his experience with a 900D super tower case, he believes it would be easier to send them up. He also notes that with such a large case, you might need more tubing than expected, especially considering the placement of radiators, reservoirs, and other components. Since there’s plenty of space, tight bends are less likely, and it should be safer to use two 3m lengths of tubing rather than risk running short. Overall, he feels everything is compatible unless something was overlooked.
I understand I might be repeating the same idea, but I’m worried about a couple of things. First, I need to take out the two drive bay hubs at the bottom of my setup—I’ll share an image link of my rig once I send it. Second, I’m unsure how the pump operates, specifically where it draws the liquid and where it pushes it. It’s confusing.
This is my build; there are too many pictures to include:
http://imgur.com/gallery/l07ia
Durwesh Naeem :
i know i was thinking the exact same thing, what if the tubing are a bit short. To be honest with you i am very much concerned about two things, one i have to remove the two drive bay hubs which are at the bottom of my build i will send you an imgur link of my rig, i have 4tb WD black HD and a NZXT hue advance lighting device, i would need to relocate otherwise the pump will look nasty up top .... secondly i have no idea how the pump mechanism works, like where it is sucking the liquid and where it will push it our :S ..
this is my build sorry there are too many pictures : http://imgur.com/gallery/l07ia
thats ok got fast internet no problem loading them all
nice photos--i suck at photography lol got totally no artistic talent
i have a hue+ i just used adhesive velcro on it then you can stick it where ever you want to
the pump should have in and out marked on it usually
if it doesnt you just make a tiny test loop
pump inlet/outlet to top of reservoir
other pump inlet/outlet to bottom of reservoir
pour coolant into reservoir
very short on then off with the power--mustn't run the pump dry so soon as you see where the coolants coming in the res its power off
if the coolant comes in top of res you know which tube is on the outlet of the pump
if it comes in the bottom you will get load of bubbles so will still know that tubes on the outlet
ok i will try that for sure, my pump does not have an in and out marker ... but it does have an arrow pointing upwards on one of the pressure holes thingy ...