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post Jun 16 2013, 11:54 PM, updated 13y ago

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Water Cooling 101: here

Our History!
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Want to start cooling like we do?
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Some fancy rigs here

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Plasticiser write up based on local conditions here

Need parts?
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Local based case mod store here

note: feel free to hit me a PM if you guys want me to add stuff up here! icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Jun 16 2013, 11:55 PM

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Homegrown!

unequalteck - Corsair 400R

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Nojo - NZXT Phantom 630

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shin6619 - CM HAF 922

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hirie - Bitfenix Prodigy

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hantarkatsini2 - Silverstone TJ-11

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NOTE:Whoever who has photos of their rigs and are proud enough to share, shoot me a PM with the images and I'll happily add them here. smile.gif


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post Jun 16 2013, 11:55 PM

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Previously!
QUOTE(nohal @ Jun 16 2013, 11:53 PM)
Water temp = 35c, yes, you can somehow improve your water temps.
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QUOTE(pristine @ Jun 16 2013, 11:53 PM)
If your ambient is 30, and your LOOP WATER temperature is 35, there is some hope, but it won't be worth it. lol.
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QUOTE(unequalteck @ Jun 16 2013, 11:54 PM)
yes, i had a very bad experience few days ago
i use a jug to drain and fill the loop, and due to careless i think i mix some tissue stain inside
and this is what happen to my CPU WB
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the first time i don know about this. my loop got a big bubble around CPU WB
and i reloop once, but still got bubble
then i open up my CPU WB and found the stain.
my CPU temp almost reach tjmax 98c with ONLY playing fifa
then i clear the stain on block and rerun the loop
temperature dropped to 66-67c with prime test
i thought it will be fine but i still worry about it so i drain everything and reloop again
then the one in picture is 2nd time the block full with stain
and this time know wrong d, run the loop with distilled water and fill it back with coolant (with a filter paper)
in one week time i drain and fill for 3 times
hopefully now okay already i dont wanna reloop for the 4th time in a short time sad.gif
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QUOTE(nohal @ Jun 16 2013, 11:55 PM)
Yes, it will not be worth it.
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post Jun 16 2013, 11:58 PM

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unequalteck why the stain so weird one. blink.gif
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post Jun 17 2013, 12:04 AM

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QUOTE(unequalteck @ Jun 17 2013, 12:01 AM)
sigh, then i think im going for the 4th time sad.gif
i also don know, my primochill adv lrt also heavy cloudy already
not sure whether tissue stain or plasticizer
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how did tissue get in? oO
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post Jun 17 2013, 12:07 AM

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QUOTE(azilazwa @ Jun 17 2013, 12:03 AM)
I want to be one the first page too. Haha.

Why do u guys said its not worth it? Bcoz 5C temp difference is to small?
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Because it's already close to equilibrium. That difference you're trying to achieve is nearly ambient temperatures, which in itself will fluctuate. If you really want to get there, you'll need to add another radiator, which is at least about another 1++. You could be better off trying to improve your mounting of your blocks and changing out for better thermal paste which is at the most RM60.

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post Jun 17 2013, 12:10 AM

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oh. in case you guys missed it. whoever wants to share their rig in this thread, PM me some photos and I'll happily host it myself and pin it up on the second post. thumbup.gif
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post Jun 17 2013, 12:14 AM

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QUOTE(unequalteck @ Jun 17 2013, 12:12 AM)
i always use a jug to fill and drain my loop. so i doubt a little amount of tissue must be sticking at the jug and mix into the coolant due to my careless mistake
i not sure whether is plasticizer or what also sad.gif
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Hm. Use a funnel to help with filling up your loop. You can just stick it into your fill port and happily pour away without worry.
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post Jun 17 2013, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(unequalteck @ Jun 17 2013, 12:24 AM)
ya reuse my coolant haha, expensive eh if keep buying

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This time round when you drain and fill your loop. filter your coolant. Use cheesecloth or something really fine to filter out whatever in your fluid. Then flush your loop a couple of times before filling back up.
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QUOTE(unequalteck @ Jun 17 2013, 12:27 AM)
i already use a filter paper which use as tea bag to filter the coolant already. damn dirty doh.gif
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Double filter? when you drain and when you fill back. change the filter once saturated. if you want cheap solution, use cheesecloth or coffee filters. biggrin.gif
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post Jun 17 2013, 08:44 AM

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QUOTE(azilazwa @ Jun 17 2013, 08:37 AM)
I just assume the temp. Right now my idle temp is 38C-40C. Havent test at full load yet. But its hard for me to get accurate temp as i'm using amd and the temp software i use (speedfan and HWMonitor) always have spike temp (suddenly temp jump up to 80C +) then get back to normal. The only way to monitor the temp inside the loop is using temp probe, which i'm still trying to figure out how to use it  tongue.gif
Maybe i'll change the thermal paste later. Right now using artic mx4.
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What kind of temperature probe do you have? Most probes need to use with a controller/computer of some sort and can't be plugged into the motherboard.
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post Jun 17 2013, 07:27 PM

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EH Nojo why not use orange fluid? drool.gif
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post Jun 17 2013, 08:15 PM

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ValityMental is the kit you're intersted in using a Raystorm block or a Rasa block?

If it's using a Rasa block, it won't do much for your looks, if you ask me, anyway.

Why not consider Swiftech's AIO solution instead? Works like a proper custom kit, but installs like a regular cooler, IIRC. Looks pretty mean too.
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post Jun 17 2013, 08:15 PM

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Something to share with you guys. brows.gif

Just arrived today.

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post Jun 17 2013, 08:19 PM

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QUOTE(ValityMental @ Jun 17 2013, 08:18 PM)
It's okay. I see, no worry bro. smile.gif Will do some research thought, what i scare now is the clearance issue only sad.gif If no clearance issue i will straight buy , money ready liao , save for months my pocket money  rclxm9.gif
I'm not sure which one thought , but i know it's with led.

XSPC Raystorm X20 750 RS240

The reason i choose custom water-cooling is because of the tube only la  thumbup.gif  , the tube with coolant really  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif
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Oh ok. Raystorm. yeah then it'll be fancy. haha. stock tubing for XSPC is quite bad though.
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post Jun 17 2013, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(nohal @ Jun 17 2013, 08:19 PM)
You're sexy and you know it. Aww!

Ugh, why did I just do that?
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LOL laugh.gif

IKR. I'm still looking for a low MOQ EN plater. So hard to find. sad.gif

The cost of a custom block.

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post Jun 17 2013, 08:32 PM

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QUOTE(ValityMental @ Jun 17 2013, 08:22 PM)
Yeah. Haha. Thanks for the clarification smile.gif Totally new in pc world thought, just started a while.

I know , heard lots of them saying it's bad. I will grab the clear tube from Niclasteoh , if i'm not mistaken 1m is like rm20+/- . And i just need to buy distilled water and dye for it. Then i'm ready to go biggrin.gif , i don't wish to mount the rad and fan on top (Outside) the case , which gonna look bad. Was planning to buy new casing first , but if i buy casing first , then wc gonna be postpone for months againĀ  cry.gif
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If you plan on buying the kit from WM, buy from APES or Cyntrix Technologies. They have better tubing options. You can ask for Clearflex/XSPC Premium tubing from Cyntrix or Primochill Advance LRT from APES. These are one of the better ones around.

If you buy from Cyntrix, I think he's got a custom XSPC starter kit so you totally won't get the stock XSPC tubing at all.

And if your clearance is only about 25mm, you will need to either:

1. Change case
2. Mount radiator elsewhere or externally

Good fans are typically 25mm so yeah.

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post Jun 17 2013, 09:01 PM

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QUOTE(ValityMental @ Jun 17 2013, 08:36 PM)
I heard that Cyntrix offer a kit with 120MM Radiator , if i grab that kit would it be any problem is adding another loop for gpu in the future , (with bigger casing of course)

The kit cost RM5XX , the kit that Cyntrix offer.  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif

Sorry, asking too much question. Hope all sifu don't mind helping out. hehe
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Not sure which kits Cyntrix offers. But pretty sure he's got a 240 kit also.

As for extending your loop in the future, it won't be a problem. You might feel like changing you pump though. That is if you buy an XSPC 720 pump and not the D5 pump which costs more.
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QUOTE(unequalteck @ Jun 17 2013, 09:34 PM)
first, ur casing not that bad.
people can wc in a mini-ITX casing, ur casing is ATX size
should not be a problem, use ur creativity to work it out
my suggestion is, i see ur case can fit 2x 140mm fan at top
so the screw hole is not limited with 2x 120mm, so u can try to install the 240 rad by moving the position a little further away from the mobo
although u cant screw all the 8 holes, but as long as it wont fall down or vibrate then should be okay

second, that kit is not really that worth IMO
from 240 rad to 120 rad, 2 XSPC fan to 1 SGT fan. (FYI, XSPC fans are almost on par with SGT in term of performance)
with that budget,
premium tubing? stock tubing will do too, u can upgrade it later
compression fittings? barb fittings are the same
coolant? u may save ur maintenance by using distilled water
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Also ValityMental you don't really need the gasket.
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post Jun 17 2013, 10:14 PM

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does anyone still use CCFL lighting? or has everyone abandoned ship and are all using LEDs now?

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