A few questions about space issues and fans...

[LukeDaly]

Hello, started getting all the parts in for my new pc, well i basically have everything except the rad....

my concern is that i am using..

Haf-x

Asus Maximus IV Extreme-z motherboard

and 16Gb Corsair Vengence ram....

Will I be able to fit an rx360 with fans pushing air out the top on the inside of the case?

also when I have a 360 rad fitted up top is it better to use the 2x 200mm fans or another 3x 120mm fans (if they fit in the same area as the 2x 200mm fans that is)

yes i am a noob compared to the most of you guys on here -.-

thankyou for all your help, Luke

 

[leejc73]

Yes.

See the thread called water cooling first time for that configuration.

It's will be better to use 3x120s up top they'll be attaching to the chassis and rad at 4 points and just the rad at 8. I've used the 2 x 200's on mine but that's for a noise reason. If I'm not doing anything that stresses the CPU I just run the 200s on pull with the 120s off if I start hitting the CPU hard I'll run the 120s.

 

[LukeDaly]

Yes.

See the thread called water cooling first time for that configuration.

It's will be better to use 3x120s up top they'll be attaching to the chassis and rad at 4 points and just the rad at 8. I've used the 2 x 200's on mine but that's for a noise reason. If I'm not doing anything that stresses the CPU I just run the 200s on pull with the 120s off if I start hitting the CPU hard I'll run the 120s.

heyy man just noticed your rig is something like mine, is it the rx360 you use? do you have any photos?

thanks alot, Luke

 

[malarky13]

I use a EK XT 360, I have the rad attatched to the two struts and the fans mounted underneath pushing air out the top. It fits no bother took a pic on my phone but its not very good sorry.

 

[LukeDaly]

I use a EK XT 360, I have the rad attatched to the two struts and the fans mounted underneath pushing air out the top. It fits no bother took a pic on my phone but its not very good sorry.

sweet man thanks for the photograph, how thick is that rad? and what is performance like ?

 

[leejc73]

Hi Mate,

Yes our rigs are almost identical, I use the Phobya G-Changer 360 1.2 which is 416x125x60mm, you're after the RX360 which is 410x125x58.5mm so to all intents and purposes it has the same footprint.

It does fit but you'll want to follow the quick pointers I put in the other thread or you'll have a complete mare. The 8 pin ATX plug will sit behind your fan. you won't be able to use the top 2 bays in the HAF-X. The less weight you can put on the rad (adding fans for push pull/thick fans) the better as the assembly for carrying the rad is 2x1.2cm cross braces in the top panel of the case, unless you want to get serious and start working the metal.

It's not a bad all internal water cooling case, but the more I live with it the more I think "I might have done that differently, that could do with more/less material"

Cheers

Lee

 

[LukeDaly]

Hi Mate,

Yes our rigs are almost identical, I use the Phobya G-Changer 360 1.2 which is 416x125x60mm, you're after the RX360 which is 410x125x58.5mm so to all intents and purposes it has the same footprint.

It does fit but you'll want to follow the quick pointers I put in the other thread or you'll have a complete mare. The 8 pin ATX plug will sit behind your fan. you won't be able to use the top 2 bays in the HAF-X. The less weight you can put on the rad (adding fans for push pull/thick fans) the better as the assembly for carrying the rad is 2x1.2cm cross braces in the top panel of the case, unless you want to get serious and start working the metal.

It's not a bad all internal water cooling case, but the more I live with it the more I think "I might have done that differently, that could do with more/less material"

Cheers

Lee

thanks for the reply mate, can you drop me a quick link to the other thread please?

 

[leejc73]

Yep no problem.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index.php?/topic/39489-watercooling-first-time/

There is this one as well which is a build log but needs updating as it's with the RS360 rad not the phobya.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index.php?/topic/38071-take-your-stuff-and-stick-it/

Cheers

Lee

 

[LukeDaly]

Yep no problem.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index.php?/topic/39489-watercooling-first-time/

There is this one as well which is a build log but needs updating as it's with the RS360 rad not the phobya.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index.php?/topic/38071-take-your-stuff-and-stick-it/

Cheers

Lee

cheers mate, how on earth did you get that 8 pin connector in? would you say its 'safe'? also i <3 the look of your rig, and did you use the 2x 200mm fans or replace them with 3x 120mm on your build?

thanks again,

Luke

 

[leejc73]

That's one of the issues you have to consider ideally you would want to install your water and leak test it without any components installed but you can't really with that rad/mobo combination. If you're not fitting fans under its possible and you don't get the issues. The power connector is secure and safe, I popped the lid off and checked if it was stressed to the point of being dangerous and although the bend radius is severe there is just enough room to not actually clamp the cables hard against the connector. I replaced the 200mm side fan with an led version which freed up a second on for the roof pulling air out.

I've mounted the 200s for everyday use, they are always on but spinning at 600rpm and almost silent. The internal 120's are on an nzxt fan controller and I only switch those on during extended gaming or overclocking stability tests. I'm running 4.8ghz @ 1.42 (voltage might be considered a little high but I'm happy with it) my prime load tests hit a max of 60/61 degrees on the hottest core.

 

[malarky13]

Rad is 47mm thick and my temps have never gone above 63 deg when @ 100% load and 33 deg @ idle. CPU OC'ed to 4.8ghz @ 1.4 volts so its pretty good mate.

Saying that ive just been running prime and was folding in the background (oops) and core temp said 71 deg

sweet man thanks for the photograph, how thick is that rad? and what is performance like ?

 

[LukeDaly]

That's one of the issues you have to consider ideally you would want to install your water and leak test it without any components installed but you can't really with that rad/mobo combination. If you're not fitting fans under its possible and you don't get the issues. The power connector is secure and safe, I popped the lid off and checked if it was stressed to the point of being dangerous and although the bend radius is severe there is just enough room to not actually clamp the cables hard against the connector. I replaced the 200mm side fan with an led version which freed up a second on for the roof pulling air out.

I've mounted the 200s for everyday use, they are always on but spinning at 600rpm and almost silent. The internal 120's are on an nzxt fan controller and I only switch those on during extended gaming or overclocking stability tests. I'm running 4.8ghz @ 1.42 (voltage might be considered a little high but I'm happy with it) my prime load tests hit a max of 60/61 degrees on the hottest core.

Rad is 47mm thick and my temps have never gone above 63 deg when @ 100% load and 33 deg @ idle. CPU OC'ed to 4.8ghz @ 1.4 volts so its pretty good mate.

Saying that ive just been running prime and was folding in the background (oops) and core temp said 71 deg

sweet, so you think i should go ahead and order it? pretty excited to get started tbh, got a few more parts in the post today

2x 3gb Evga Gtx580's

and the new Xfx pro 1000 watt Limited Edition 80 Plus Platinum Rated

considering starting a build log...

thanks for all your help guys

Luke

 

[malarky13]

If I was you I would probably be inclined to go for the Phobya one. It's at a really good price inbetween the two and is a really good performer. Mines no slouch and the XSPC RX I think is the best but it is pricey.

A quick tip I used a 8 pin atx extension cable and I found it best to poke it though the gap before I mounted the rad. You get one included with HAF X its loose wires though. I sleeved mine in UV blue. Got a sleeving kit 4.99 off ebay easy to do just need a nit of patience. Guides on you tube.

Have Fun

Also use mine @ 7V with resistors goes up a couple of degrees but much much quieter.

 

[LukeDaly]

If I was you I would probably be inclined to go for the Phobya one. It's at a really good price inbetween the two and is a really good performer. Mines no slouch and the XSPC RX I think is the best but it is pricey.

A quick tip I used a 8 pin atx extension cable and I found it best to poke it though the gap before I mounted the rad. You get one included with HAF X its loose wires though. I sleeved mine in UV blue. Got a sleeving kit 4.99 off ebay easy to do just need a nit of patience. Guides on you tube.

Have Fun

Also use mine @ 7V with resistors goes up a couple of degrees but much much quieter.

yeh ill deffo be buying bitfenix alchemy extensions, its just id rather not rist braking anything, but i guess if you guys say its safe ill be fine

and reccomendations for red fans? (red blades)

thanks, Luke

 

[leejc73]

Mine are aerocool sharks but if I had to choose again a would go with either tb apollish vegas or Phobya nano. The sharks come with sleeved leads and voltage reducers, they push a fair amount of air but they are noisy at 12 volts.

 

[LukeDaly]

Mine are aerocool sharks but if I had to choose again a would go with either tb apollish vegas or Phobya nano. The sharks come with sleeved leads and voltage reducers, they push a fair amount of air but they are noisy at 12 volts.

just ordered the last things i need to build my rig except the res im thinking ek multioption 100mm ? do i even need a res? would i better of with a t-line?

also, is 1\2" ID - 3\4" OD a good size of tubing?

Luke