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kambo_rambo · 16th February 2012, 5:30 PM

Is there a comprehensive list of reviews/charts for rads/pumps/pumptops/blocks ? New to the scene, I just want to know the best brands, price and performance.

Rory K · 16th February 2012, 6:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kambo_rambo

Is there a comprehensive list of reviews/charts for rads/pumps/pumptops/blocks ? New to the scene, I just want to know the best brands, price and performance.

http://skinneelabs.com/ has a lot of good info, it's a great place to start

kambo_rambo · 16th February 2012, 7:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory K

http://skinneelabs.com/ has a lot of good info, it's a great place to start

thats pretty good!

kambo_rambo · 21st February 2012, 9:43 PM

Thought id ask here rather than making a new thread.

I have 1 rad, 1 pump/res on just a cpu block on a full size case - how much tubing would I roughly need ?

radeon_freak · 21st February 2012, 9:46 PM

2-3 metres should be ok with a bit spare if you dont stuff up

James086 · 21st February 2012, 9:47 PM

It depends where the radiator and pump/res will be sitting but I'd guess about 2m to be safe.

kambo_rambo · 21st February 2012, 9:49 PM

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Originally Posted by James086

It depends where the radiator and pump/res will be sitting but I'd guess about 2m to be safe.

right at the bottom.

thanks guys ill buy 3m, in case i want to cool my GPUs as well later + additional rad. although I do have an rx360 and a blackice GTX480. is installing both overkill for just the CPU?

(running on an MCP655)

sn8kedr · 25th February 2012, 12:16 AM

Hey guys - I just had a couple of quick questions and was hoping this would be the spot to clear it up.....I have had a look around the forums and I couldn't find any answers specific to my questions - please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!

What would be the easiest way to drain a basic loop that doesn't have a drain port? (I plan to have the loop as Res/Pump -> Rad -> Cpu block -> Res/Pump)

When hooking up the loop does it matter which way the flow is going through the Rad? (using the XSPC 750 Rasa RX360 kit with the loop order as per above)

kambo_rambo · 25th February 2012, 12:24 AM

If you're referring to direction as in picking a port on the radiator, then no it doesn't matter

What goes up, must come down.

sn8kedr · 25th February 2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kambo_rambo

If you're referring to direction as in picking a port on the radiator, then no it doesn't matter

What goes up, must come down.

Yeah - that's exactly what I was talking about - I didn't think it made a difference but doesn't hurt to be sure. Thanks

sn8kedr · 26th February 2012, 11:03 AM

Hey lads - another quick question. Can you use a Y connector instead of a T connector?

I want to put a drain port into my loop so I was thinking of putting a Y or T fitting on the return hose to the Res/Pump (lowest part of my loop). I just wasn't really sure if there was any difference between the two except for the angle?

scotteee · 28th March 2012, 8:15 PM

Hey Guys,

Thinking about pulling the trigger on this, the H100 just doesnt cut the mustard for what i want to do now and down the track, I love the easy installation of this, that all comes packaged and from what i hear it performs great also, any feedback would be great

walker_2003 · 28th March 2012, 8:17 PM

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Originally Posted by scotteee

Hey Guys,

Thinking about pulling the trigger on this, the H100 just doesnt cut the mustard for what i want to do now and down the track, I love the easy installation of this, that all comes packaged and from what i hear it performs great also, any feedback would be great

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DON'T use stock tubing it goes yellow in 4 weeks get some primo flex

scotteee · 28th March 2012, 8:21 PM

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Originally Posted by walker_2003

DON'T use stock tubing it goes yellow in 4 weeks get some primo flex

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...ducts_id=19372

So this woud be the pick? i think it's the same size at what comes with the kit, should i change tube size?

scotteee · 28th March 2012, 8:40 PM

anyone got a EK H30 kit also? no were in australia sells them?

16th February 2012, 5:30 PM	#106
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21st February 2012, 9:43 PM	#109
kambo_rambo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 940	Thought id ask here rather than making a new thread. I have 1 rad, 1 pump/res on just a cpu block on a full size case - how much tubing would I roughly need ? __________________ Watercooled Bitfenix Prodigy i7-2600k @ 4.7ghz 1.35v -\|- GB GTX670 @ 1264mhz -\|- Catleap 27" 1440p -\|- ASRock Z77 e-ITX -\|- Intel X-25M G2 160GB -\|- Samsung 830 256GB -\|- Corsair AX750 -\|- Filco MJ2 Cherry Blues + Logitech G9x HP ProLiant Microserver N36L: 8GB RAM, 5x2TB + 1TB OS, GT210 512MB --- ZFS, MythTV, Sickbeard, SAB, XMBC, IR receiver

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25th February 2012, 12:16 AM	#113
sn8kedr Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 55	Hey guys - I just had a couple of quick questions and was hoping this would be the spot to clear it up.....I have had a look around the forums and I couldn't find any answers specific to my questions - please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong! What would be the easiest way to drain a basic loop that doesn't have a drain port? (I plan to have the loop as Res/Pump -> Rad -> Cpu block -> Res/Pump) When hooking up the loop does it matter which way the flow is going through the Rad? (using the XSPC 750 Rasa RX360 kit with the loop order as per above) __________________ Primary: i7-2600K \| 16GB Vengeance \| GTX680 \| 120GB Intel 520 \| G1 Sniper3 \| Titanium HD \| NZXT Switch 810 \| Customer WC Secondary: AMD 1090T Black \| 8GB Vengeance \| GTX560 GS \| 60GB Corsair Force \| Crosshair Formula IV \| H100i \| CM 690ii Adv Trades: fatslob222 \| Eradicate' \| Sledge \| whiteboy \| Ghettobird \| Mates Rates

25th February 2012, 12:24 AM	#114
kambo_rambo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 940	If you're referring to direction as in picking a port on the radiator, then no it doesn't matter What goes up, must come down. __________________ Watercooled Bitfenix Prodigy i7-2600k @ 4.7ghz 1.35v -\|- GB GTX670 @ 1264mhz -\|- Catleap 27" 1440p -\|- ASRock Z77 e-ITX -\|- Intel X-25M G2 160GB -\|- Samsung 830 256GB -\|- Corsair AX750 -\|- Filco MJ2 Cherry Blues + Logitech G9x HP ProLiant Microserver N36L: 8GB RAM, 5x2TB + 1TB OS, GT210 512MB --- ZFS, MythTV, Sickbeard, SAB, XMBC, IR receiver

26th February 2012, 11:03 AM	#116
sn8kedr Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 55	Hey lads - another quick question. Can you use a Y connector instead of a T connector? I want to put a drain port into my loop so I was thinking of putting a Y or T fitting on the return hose to the Res/Pump (lowest part of my loop). I just wasn't really sure if there was any difference between the two except for the angle? __________________ Primary: i7-2600K \| 16GB Vengeance \| GTX680 \| 120GB Intel 520 \| G1 Sniper3 \| Titanium HD \| NZXT Switch 810 \| Customer WC Secondary: AMD 1090T Black \| 8GB Vengeance \| GTX560 GS \| 60GB Corsair Force \| Crosshair Formula IV \| H100i \| CM 690ii Adv Trades: fatslob222 \| Eradicate' \| Sledge \| whiteboy \| Ghettobird \| Mates Rates

28th March 2012, 8:15 PM	#117
scotteee Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,212	Hey Guys, Thinking about pulling the trigger on this, the H100 just doesnt cut the mustard for what i want to do now and down the track, I love the easy installation of this, that all comes packaged and from what i hear it performs great also, any feedback would be great __________________ - 3930k @ 4.8ghz - Corsair H100 Watercooling - Enermax Platimax 1500w PSU - Asus X79 Rampage IV Extreme - 16gb G.Skill Ripjaw Z 2400mhz - 2 x Gigabyte GTX 690s in SLI - CoolerMaster HAF X Case - Corsair Force 3 240gb SSD - Dell 30" 3008WFP Monitor - Windows 7 64bit - Logitech G9+G19+G35 - Asus Xonar Essense STX - Beyer DT440's HWBOT OCAU "Azyouare"

28th March 2012, 8:40 PM	#120
scotteee Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,212	anyone got a EK H30 kit also? no were in australia sells them? __________________ - 3930k @ 4.8ghz - Corsair H100 Watercooling - Enermax Platimax 1500w PSU - Asus X79 Rampage IV Extreme - 16gb G.Skill Ripjaw Z 2400mhz - 2 x Gigabyte GTX 690s in SLI - CoolerMaster HAF X Case - Corsair Force 3 240gb SSD - Dell 30" 3008WFP Monitor - Windows 7 64bit - Logitech G9+G19+G35 - Asus Xonar Essense STX - Beyer DT440's HWBOT OCAU "Azyouare"