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hey guys.

im new in here.

but i want some advice on what im missing or if there is 2 much in my new watercooling list.

here is a print screen of my list.

1UP8GWa.png


hope u guys can help. :D realy appreciate it.
 
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Do you already have thermal compound as that's the only thing I can see what is missing also I would get another 1 Litre of coolant for (just in case) purposes and maybe a kill coil as well for good measure :)
 
A silver Kill coil goes into your system it works as a natural anti microbial here is a link https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-022-MH I would have an extra litre of coolant as a spare it depends on how big the loop is tbh I just use Mayhems X1 premixed coolant in my system though :)

EDIT: Sorry 2 litres would be fine I just thought you ordered just one litre apologies there
 
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Try and think about having a drain port in the system at the lowest possible place so it's easier for maintenance or in case of emergency.
 
Aha. Ill try to look 4 it. Thx

R 2 rads to much 4 both gpus and cpu? Or should i go 4 one 360
And one 240?
 
Im going 2 replace one of the rads 4 an EK 360 with a valve in the bottom. So i can drain easy in the future.
 
One 360 and one 240 is fine are you planning to add another GPU at any point and which case are you using? and pls do not double post the mods really dislike it :) just Edit your last post
 
If 240 rad is good enough 4 top mount 4 the cpu ofc. And the 360 rad for the 290x cf mount. Is that a good idea or?
 
I think that would be fine to have the 360mm rad cooling the cpu and the 240 for the 2 GPu's which cpu are you running and is it overclocked? the best advice is to plan your loop on paper before you install it hope this helps you :)

EDIT: Sorry I had that the wrong way round before "hangover"
 
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I have a i7 4790k its oc to 4.8. With 1.35v. And asus maximus vii hero mobo. I have an h100i on it now. And does a great job 4 now.

Ive tryed drawing the loop on paper and tryed googling it with pickture. To get som ideas.



Just one more question. Does the red dye clump like they say or is it a roumer? If its true. Is it a good idea 2 just get red tubes?
 
I'd recommend getting at least a few 45° and 90° fittings. It allows you to make the loop so much neater.

e.g.
http://www.coolerkit.dk/shop/ek-af-angled-4624p.html
http://www.coolerkit.dk/shop/ek-af-angled-4625p.html

As someone else said, you should get 2L of coolant. You'll probably use around 1L, but it's better to get a bit extra than to be ~100ml short, and you can use the extra for top-ups in the future since coolant tends to slowly evaporate out of the loop if it's not perfectly sealed.

Unless you get an SLI watercooling connector, it's going to be tricky to connect the graphics card blocks, and won't look as neat.

You'd need 2 fittings like these http://www.coolerkit.dk/shop/ek-hdc-fitting-4482p.html

and a rigid acrylic tube like this http://www.coolerkit.dk/shop/ek-hd-tube-4486p.html
(how long depends on how many expansion slots will be between the cards).

Other than this, I'd say you're good to go. (I assume you already have all of the fans).
 
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Remmy said:
I'd recommend getting at least a few 45° and 90° fittings. It allows you to make the loop so much neater.

e.g.
http://www.coolerkit.dk/shop/ek-af-angled-4624p.html
http://www.coolerkit.dk/shop/ek-af-angled-4625p.html

As someone else said, you should get 2L of coolant. You'll probably use around 1L, but it's better to get a bit extra than to be ~100ml short, and you can use the extra for top-ups in the future since coolant tends to slowly evaporate out of the loop if it's not perfectly sealed.

Unless you get an SLI watercooling connector, it's going to be tricky to connect the graphics card blocks, and won't look as neat.

You'd need 2 fittings like these http://www.coolerkit.dk/shop/ek-hdc-fitting-4482p.html

and a rigid acrylic tube like this http://www.coolerkit.dk/shop/ek-hd-tube-4486p.html
(how long depends on how many expansion slots will be between the cards).

Other than this, I'd say you're good to go. (I assume you already have all of the fans).
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thx 4 the advice. :D

this my new list updated:

http://imgur.com/Gjisb7O

i have all the fans to push, next month ill go and get some more, 2 get push/pull. :D

only diffence in the list is the pump. and new 45 and 90 degrease fittings.
 
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mu rig "now with 2x 240 rads and 2 bay res " easily takes 3l of fluid. so i like to buy a bit more for spares..
I just buy de-ionised water though. and then you buy a little bottle of blue crap that kills any fungle stuff..
that bottle takes 1-2 drops per L so even the tiny little dropper bottle you get is LOADS and would probably do 100 or so builds (as an estimate)

As for the fans i have just gone to Pull only configuration. i find the cooling to be just as good. less noise, and easier to clean.
 
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