AIO watercooling

[Madmullen]

Not sure if this is the right place to post but here goes.
I have a Cooler Master 280L

The problem I have now is I have managed to strip some of the threads on the radiator, the fans still fit but not fantastic.
I was thinking of replacing the Radiator with a https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-246-EK&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1525

I was going to use the same pump and block from the 280L and wondered if this was possible.
I have 4 x Corsair SP120`s spare.

Any ideas would be appreciated

 

[Dawelio]

Why not just get a replacement or buy a new unit instead?...

 

[shambles1980]

you would also need a reservoir, or a different rad with built in res, otherwise you will definitely end up with air trapped n the loop and probably in the pump.
then it also and depends how the tubing connects to the radiator, and if you can connect them to a barb after that. but its possible if you can meet the criteria.

personally i would just use wider screws to hold the fans on.

 

[Tolemac]

Seeing as an AIO is prefilled you are better of buying a new one tbh or just do what was said use wider screws

 

[The_Governour]

better get the Fractal S24 that is a AIO that is expandable out of the box, there you can add another rad or a gpu into the loop. I would also recomend the h220-h220x but those are much harder to get hold off.

 

[guskline]

shambles1980 is correct. If all you have a problem with is a stripped thread mounting the AIO cooler to a case, just buy an oversized bolt or bolts and TAKE your time remounting the unit. MAKE SURE the bolts are the same length so you don't puncture the rad.

Generally, AIO (All in one) units such as the CoolerMaster 280L are sealed units that use a special coolant. Once you open them air invades the loop and you have to bleed the system, thus the need for a reservoir.

 

[Madmullen]

Thxs all for the advice guys have managed to replace all screws with slightly larger ones and now running in push pull.
Once again thxs.
On another note I am still looking into putting a small water cooling loop into my system just need to work out what would be the best way to go about it.

 

[Tolemac]

Thxs all for the advice guys have managed to replace all screws with slightly larger ones and now running in push pull.
Once again thxs.
On another note I am still looking into putting a small water cooling loop into my system just need to work out what would be the best way to go about it.

Which case do you have please?

 

[Madmullen]

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-152-NX&groupid=2362&catid=2277

I also have a https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-157-CS&groupid=2362&catid=2277 sitting in a box with all my old spare parts in it.

 

[Tolemac]

well both are capable of a custom loop I personally would go for the 750D as it has more radiator mounts than the NZHT but thats just my personal opinion what would you want to cool with a custom loop or are you going to keep your AIO in there as well? If you do then there is only room for a 120mm radiator at the back in the NZHT hope this helps you decide
It depends on what you want the loop to include tbh and what budget you have

If you do decide on going custom loop please buy some proper pipe cutters they are not very expensive and worth their weight in gold https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-287-XS&groupid=962&catid=1534