On Black Friday I bought stuff to do a custom hard line open loop cooling system. Today I got everything I ordered and realized I'd need a few more fittings (semi expected), but I got a good start on layout and depending on when the additional fittings arrive I should be able to finish up on my next free day after I get the stuff.
I went with Corsair Hydro X stuff. I used their configurator but cancelled out all the RGB fans and the radiator they suggested. I bought an EKWB 560mm (quad 140mm fan) radiator because my case can fit it and I have a bunch of Corsair 140mm fans already. I also bought some additional fittings that were not part of their configurator, like a ball valve, a Y fitting and male-to-male connectors so that I can add a drain line.
I'm only cooling my CPU now, and I get that my CPU doesn't need an entire open loop system to keep it cool. I can't find a good water block for my particular RTX 3080 at the moment, but when I do it will be added to the system. The 560mm rad is a "because I can" type of thing.
After I got all the stuff and started unpacking it the thing I realized is that the 10mm silicone insert that is used to put inside the hard tubing while bending was only ~12" long. I have a massive big computer case (Thermaltake Tower 900) and I was planning on making bends in the middle of tubing runs longer than 12" from either end. I don't know that there is a reliable way to place and then later eject that insert where I was going to need it, so I ordered some 90deg fittings. I'll still be doing some tube bending (It wouldn't be a legit hardline cooling loop experience without at least a few I figure) but MUCH more of the install will be just straight tubing to a 90 then more straight tubing.
Anyway, I'm excited. I'll post pics when it's done.
I went with Corsair Hydro X stuff. I used their configurator but cancelled out all the RGB fans and the radiator they suggested. I bought an EKWB 560mm (quad 140mm fan) radiator because my case can fit it and I have a bunch of Corsair 140mm fans already. I also bought some additional fittings that were not part of their configurator, like a ball valve, a Y fitting and male-to-male connectors so that I can add a drain line.
I'm only cooling my CPU now, and I get that my CPU doesn't need an entire open loop system to keep it cool. I can't find a good water block for my particular RTX 3080 at the moment, but when I do it will be added to the system. The 560mm rad is a "because I can" type of thing.
After I got all the stuff and started unpacking it the thing I realized is that the 10mm silicone insert that is used to put inside the hard tubing while bending was only ~12" long. I have a massive big computer case (Thermaltake Tower 900) and I was planning on making bends in the middle of tubing runs longer than 12" from either end. I don't know that there is a reliable way to place and then later eject that insert where I was going to need it, so I ordered some 90deg fittings. I'll still be doing some tube bending (It wouldn't be a legit hardline cooling loop experience without at least a few I figure) but MUCH more of the install will be just straight tubing to a 90 then more straight tubing.
Anyway, I'm excited. I'll post pics when it's done.
