Hi guys, I am putting together a watercooling solution for my i7-930 CPU. I decided to stick with my corsair 650d as I will only be watercooling the CPU. Anyway, I may have done this all wrong so let's have a look. Here are a list of the parts I am looking at buying. Watercooling EK PSC 1/4" Thread Compression Fitting for 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD Tubing : Silver x6 XSPC RS Series 240mm Dual Radiator : RS240 XSPC Dual Bay Reservoir with DDC Pro 10 Pump (Bundle Deal) Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm Case Fan 1450 RPM : D1225C12B4AP-14 X2 XSPC 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD (13-19mm) High Flex Tubing : Black Primochill ICE Non-Conductive Coolant 32oz : Clear XSPC Rasa CPU Waterblock Intel 1366, 1156, 1155, 775 : RASA Black I don't think the waterblock comes with a fitting kit, so may need that as well. What do you all think so far? Don't want to spend crazy amounts but very open to advice to maximise cooling potential.
I assume you've read through my thread? Looks ok, not sure about that CPU block though... The ports look very close together so you may struggle with those fittings, it's a common problem with many water blocks. That non-conductive coolant is a waste of money too. I know what your thinking 'this way if it leaks then it wont kill my system' I'm afraid you've been mislead. Those coolants are non-conductive at first but a couple of weeks in and dust and metal perticles, as well as metal leaching will make them conductive.
Maybe take a look at the EK H3O kits. It comes with a pretty good set of components. The copper block 240 kits are around 160gbp.
Would this be better? EK Supreme HF Easy Mount CPU Waterblock Intel 1366, 1156, 1155, 775, AMD AM3, AM2+, AM2 : Copper Acetal
You can always use a 45º extender to get the bigger fittings onto blocks e.g. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/bitspower-bp-45r-g1-4-silver-shining-rotary-45-degree-ig1-4-adapter
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/ek-supreme-hf-nickel-water-block-for-all-socket-cpus this would work with those large fittings
if you need tip's dont foget this guy tinytomlogan linky http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNiC4ixNYOs&feature=channel_video_title
