Watercooling Radiator Fixing and other issues

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by grand_witch, 20 Jun 2011.

  1. grand_witch

    grand_witch What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    17 May 2011
    Posts:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    I have most of my parts now and was thinking to think about atatching bits to the case. I was thinking about my triple radiator standm, does it need to be screwed to the case? or coudl I use doublesided tape? What have other people done?

    Also my other issues is that I had specced my watercooling around a EK GPU and CPU block but now in light of recent events I am reluctant to purchase especially as they have ceased production. Not sure what to replace them with, anyone a fan of XSPC blocks?

    So far I have

    Lund Pom Resevoir
    XSPC RX360 Rad
    Laing D5 Vario
    1/2 tube
     
  2. GuilleAcoustic

    GuilleAcoustic Ook ? Ook !

    Joined:
    26 Nov 2010
    Posts:
    3,277
    Likes Received:
    71
    EK ceased production of nickel platted block only.

    I'd go with the screw to fix everything, safest way to go :lol:
     
  3. ZortB

    ZortB What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    23 Apr 2009
    Posts:
    113
    Likes Received:
    2
    Have used sticky backed velcro tape for years. Holds rads, etc firm. easy to remove and put back and it dampens some fan vibration.
     
  4. Big Elf

    Big Elf Oh no! Not another f----ing elf!

    Joined:
    23 Apr 2009
    Posts:
    3,720
    Likes Received:
    360
    I've also used velcro but have learnt not to use a lot otherwise it can really be difficult to remove the rad.
     
  5. Combatus

    Combatus Bit-tech Modding + hardware reviews Lover of bit-tech Super Moderator

    Joined:
    16 Feb 2009
    Posts:
    2,756
    Likes Received:
    69
    Heavy duty double-sided mounting tape works well too, I've used it in a few systems although can be a bugger to remove. Velcro is good but I've always found it can sag a bit which looks a bit unsightly in some situations. If you have room, use a rad mount - they have the best of both worlds - you can stick/screw the stand to your case and fix the radiator to it. The benefit over double-sided tape is that you can easily remove the rad but leave the mount in place.
     

Share This Page