Onion Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I plan on redoing my loop in hopes to find a spot for my pump where it won't bump into my video card and block the side panel from closing. How much tubing should I buy? And does the pump really have to be the lowest point, or can I stick it in my 5.25" bays? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Whenever I redo my loop I usually go with 8-10ft of tubing, because it sux to run short, and you can always reuse any left over later! I have a Liang D5, and when I had my WC loop in my Antec 1200, I looked into installing it in one of the lower 5.25" bays, but it just wouldn't work with the tubing for me. But, if you can get it figured out then why not! The main thing you want is your res at a higher point if possible. The general rule to make life easier on your pump is having your res higher. But, really with a strong pump in a smaller loop, it probably won't affect that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I have an mcp-655-b pump, 120x2 rad, and t-line for a cpu only loop. You think it's got the power to be in a drive bay, or am I going to have to mod my case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I have an mcp-655-b pump, 120x2 rad, and t-line for a cpu only loop. You think it's got the power to be in a drive bay, or am I going to have to mod my case? Your pump is the same as mine, just rebranded by swiftech You shld be fine putting it into a drive bay. You don't have a res, but i am assuming that your T-line fill port is at the top of your case, correct? I really don't think you will have any problems, our pumps are pretty strong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 It isn't at the top of the case, I just have it free hanging, but when I redo my loop, I'll completely redo my wire management etc, I want my case to look nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 While I'm at it, I'll restock on some supplies. Does this tubing look good? It's the same size as what I've been using. This one is cheap, and the other type is like 2.50 per foot. New fans. Stronger and quieter. Coolant, or should I stick to straight distilled? Gel-block to hold my pump in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) Yea, I feel the same way you do on the wiring. I just bought a U2-UFO from ccokeman and slammed everything in there real quick just to get ready for the forum wars in Feb. I have alot of work to do once I get the time when it comes to making my build into a finished project. But, I can't wait to turn the beast into a beauty Tubing doesn't look bad at all for that price! You will be very happy with those fans, and the 37db is amazing with that kind of cfm I would stay away from any coolant or dye, just gets all over the inside of your rad and other components making it much harder to clean when you flush your loop. I suggest if you want to add color, go with colored tubing, but of course it won't be the same price per foot If you still have the headroom for the tubing coming out of the 5.25" bay with the extra height from the gel block, then your good! But, if space is an issue, I just use velcro on the bottom of my pump edit: also don't forget the PT Nuke unless you already have it. Edited January 12, 2011 by SpeedwayNative Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Great, thank you so much for all the info. I hope I have room for the gel block, 2 of my 5 drive bays are taken. This case has been causing me a lot of trouble ever since those bigger video cards came out. Is the colored tubing still slightly see-through? I have a t-line, so if it's completely opaque, there's no way for me to know the water levels, which probably won't be very good in the long run. I'll just stick with straight distilled, clear tubes, and PT nuke, just the way I have it now I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Check this out. Prices not too shabby either You can easily see your water levels thru a few of those Happy to give the WC advice. I love plumbing in the PC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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