RX 240 loop help

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So Ive given up waiting for " The AIO That shall not be named " to become available and moved on to plan B . Im going to do a custom loop for the CPU only initially . I'm basing it on a XSPC RX 240 I think I can find a cpu block with out too much trouble and I like the looks of the tube reservoir's . The big issue is with the pump . I have no idea which to go with and whether to buy it as a combo with a res etc. So I'd welcome any input on that as well as any thoughts on the cpu block as well .. Thanks in advance :)
 
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XSPC Raystorm tends to be one of the most popular choices. There's very little in performance difference between blocks really, but the Raystorm looks great, is easy to install and performs on par, if not better than pretty much every other option.

What case are you using?

It's up to you whether you want a tube res or bay res combo really. You need to be looking at a D5 really. DDCs are loud, and the other options won't really be suitable for upgrading in the future.

Then it's just planning out your loop in your mind, or on paper even and deciding whether a tube or bay res would look better.
 
As mentioned above the raystorm block are good, especially for the price.. High flow rate, and pretty good heat dissipation. The koolance 380i??? whatever its called performs well from memory as well.
I'm still using a swiftech apogee that is well old now but still does the trick.

You can get a good xspc d5vario pump/res combo that will be great straight out of the box. Less hassle on your behalf and it'll work out cheaper. There is a cheaper option again - XSPC X2O 750 Dual Bay Reservoir and Pump V4. Im sure those units have come along way and would suit your needs as well.

Yeah..... what case do you have?
 
What case are you using? I built my first loop with an XSPC Raystorm kit (bay res, D5 pump, 360 rad, fittings, clear tube, etc). Came with everything I needed for a CPU loop right out of the box. I'd go for that kit if you can fit a 360 rad. That way, you have enough rad to cool the GPU once you decide to drown that (and you will, trust me). :D
 
In response to Jamesriley94 I have a mildly modded Lian Li PC-A70f ...added another 140mm intake to the front .. reducing the optical bays to 2 and have an MNPNTECH 240 rad grill . Should be plenty of airflow .. Going to have the rad in the roof to the rear in exhaust with corsair sp 120 x 4 push / pull . So are d5 pumps generally compatable with tube res's or no ....?
 
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Im locked in to the 240 now but with the modding to the front I'll have the option of adding a 420 which I'm thinking will be more than adequate to satisfy the GPU .
 
They are not many fans that are really meant for rads or heatsinks in the 140mm area. Keep that in mind and a 240+420 will be enough to cool a cpu and 2 gpus comfortably.
 
So its sounding like the D5 with a pumptop and tube res will work .. Stubid noob question alert ... Are there different makes of D5's and are there any that come more reccomended ?? .. To Neverbackdown .. ya I noticed that when I started the build .. but I did find one make with more static pressure than corsair or noctua but the dba levels were slightly higher which isnt a problem as I'll have a fan controller and I generally use headphones .I want to say the 140's were TGears ??? Thanx for the replys all .. Keep 'm' comming :)
 
Higher static pressure generally means higher fan speed - hence why they're louder. I'd sooner go for a Noctua and maybe choose to undervolt it rather than a BGears and have to undervolt it. Airdeano swears by the BGears, but they're harder to get in the UK. Tbh though, for what it's worth, you're better off with 120mm. Performance difference between 360 and 420 is minimal, and I'd far rather be using 120mm fans than 140s.

D5s, and DDCs are both made by the company Laing. Laing then sells them to WC companies such as XSPC and Alphacool, so you're getting the same thing basically whichever you buy. There's a few different models though. You want to get the D5 Vario, as you can adjust the speed of it by a switch on the back. Works out easier than getting the non-vario and then having to use resistors or other cables to undervolt it. So, get the cheapest D5 Vario you can find.

Pumptop and Tube res will be fine yes. Just make sure you've planned out where to mount them both and you'll be fine.
 
120mm fans for rads is far better than 140 fans. The choice in fans is sparse for 140s but it is starting to get better but they are not on the level of 120s yet. Once 140s catch up... bye bye 120s:)
 
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120mm fans for rads is far better than 140 fans. The choice in fans is sparse for 140s but it is starting to get better but they are not on the level of 120s yet. Once 140s catch up... bye bye 120s:)
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I disagree...

Static Pressure is created by fans spinning fast. Obviously 140mm fans have bigger, heavier blades and so they don't need to spin as fast to move as much air. Spinning a 140mm fan at 120mm speeds would create way too much noise and nobody would want that.

There won't really be any catching up, unless someone decides to make a fan that spins ridiculously fast...but then it's just loud and nobody would want it anyway
 
My case (modded ) has three 140's at the intake . I could easily fabricate a mounting bracket and seat a 360 behind it ( actually I think I like the idea ) and use sp 120's or noctua nh-h12's and in conjunction with the RX240 in the roof be on the way to an acceptable loop. Thanx for the Vario option Jamesriley94 that makes alot of sense... Argh ...white knuckled .. are we in agreement that I should order the RX 240 this very moment ????? somebody pull the trigger lol
 
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I disagree...

Static Pressure is created by fans spinning fast. Obviously 140mm fans have bigger, heavier blades and so they don't need to spin as fast to move as much air. Spinning a 140mm fan at 120mm speeds would create way too much noise and nobody would want that.

There won't really be any catching up, unless someone decides to make a fan that spins ridiculously fast...but then it's just loud and nobody would want it anyway
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You took what i said the wrong way. I meant the technology that many 120mm fans have used to be more quiet and better performing is the advantage that 140s don't. Yes 140s are better, but less companies put R&D on 140s than 120s. Hence why i feel 120s are better. Once that changes then 140s will rule:)

OP get whatever fans you like that are quiet and then pick the appropiate size rad for the job:)
 
Ah , gotcha .. I have time to figure that one out anyway . Think I'll order the rx 240 and perhaps the Raystorm cpu block ( the price is good ) Unless someone has a thought on another good pick .
 
Yah ...I have two optical bay's open and already reserved..otherwise that would be perfect. I wish they had a package that used a tube res ...
 
OK yah I'm busted . I was ggoing with a optical drive and a fan controller . I know you dont need an OD anymore .just having trouble cutting the cord I guess .
 
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