I know there are many more advanced builders on this forum & this is my first custom water loop build, so here I come with hand in hand looking for direction & some answers to my questions.
I've always used either air coolers or Corsair AIO's in my builds. Since this is my first build not sure if I'll go with hard tubing or soft, it'll depend on the space allotted once I start putting it together, leaning towards the soft tubing at the moment. I'm doing an open air case in the Streacom Da6XL. Have already purchased some components, case, motherboard, ram, cpu, gpu, M.2's for storage, & psu. I've also purchased Alphacool components, radiator, water block, Rise Flat D5 with VPP755 Pump. Next will be connections & tubing, not planning to do color coolant, going clear. Here are some questions I have:
(1) In doing my research concerning Alphacool Chrome Eiszaphen Connectors & Soft Tubing, I have questions concerning compatibility. The port connections on all components are G 1/4", pretty straight forward. I want to go with Alphacool Chrome Eiszaphen type connectors. The build I'm following & want to somewhat replicate said they used Chrome Eiszaphen 12mm connectors. Some Alphacool connectors on Amazon don't always say 12mm & at times differ although they look similar, same for soft tubing with I.D. & O.D. I want to go with all Alphacool & not jump ship to another vendor due to the possibility of sizing issues. To me Alphacool fitting were designed to work best with their own products, same for EK or anyone else. The connectors & tubing I'm not understanding to well & need help. What size tubing is proper for these? Are all the Alphacool connections interchangeable & compatible with each other for soft tubing? The last thing I need for my first build are leaks using incompatible connections & tubing.
(2) Once the loop is completed it's leak test time before adding coolant. How much pressure do I insert into the loop for proper testing? And for how long?
(3) Radiator question: On the Alphacool Radiators what is the thread size for fan mounting?
(4) I will not be able to use a regular stock screw for mounting the fan due to a fan shroud cover I am installing. Any vendors you would recommend for purchasing screws in different sizes besides trying to find at the local hardware store? I live in a remote area without many places to choose from.
(5) Does anyone know if the Alphacool Chrome Apex Stealth fans come in 140mm? I only see them in 120mm?
(6) Alphacool Rise Flat D5 VPP755 Pump: How is this powered up? Is it at a constant speed plugged into the PSU via molex connector?
Thanks for reading, any help & information would be appreciated. TIA - Jp
I've always used either air coolers or Corsair AIO's in my builds. Since this is my first build not sure if I'll go with hard tubing or soft, it'll depend on the space allotted once I start putting it together, leaning towards the soft tubing at the moment. I'm doing an open air case in the Streacom Da6XL. Have already purchased some components, case, motherboard, ram, cpu, gpu, M.2's for storage, & psu. I've also purchased Alphacool components, radiator, water block, Rise Flat D5 with VPP755 Pump. Next will be connections & tubing, not planning to do color coolant, going clear. Here are some questions I have:
(1) In doing my research concerning Alphacool Chrome Eiszaphen Connectors & Soft Tubing, I have questions concerning compatibility. The port connections on all components are G 1/4", pretty straight forward. I want to go with Alphacool Chrome Eiszaphen type connectors. The build I'm following & want to somewhat replicate said they used Chrome Eiszaphen 12mm connectors. Some Alphacool connectors on Amazon don't always say 12mm & at times differ although they look similar, same for soft tubing with I.D. & O.D. I want to go with all Alphacool & not jump ship to another vendor due to the possibility of sizing issues. To me Alphacool fitting were designed to work best with their own products, same for EK or anyone else. The connectors & tubing I'm not understanding to well & need help. What size tubing is proper for these? Are all the Alphacool connections interchangeable & compatible with each other for soft tubing? The last thing I need for my first build are leaks using incompatible connections & tubing.
(2) Once the loop is completed it's leak test time before adding coolant. How much pressure do I insert into the loop for proper testing? And for how long?
(3) Radiator question: On the Alphacool Radiators what is the thread size for fan mounting?
(4) I will not be able to use a regular stock screw for mounting the fan due to a fan shroud cover I am installing. Any vendors you would recommend for purchasing screws in different sizes besides trying to find at the local hardware store? I live in a remote area without many places to choose from.
(5) Does anyone know if the Alphacool Chrome Apex Stealth fans come in 140mm? I only see them in 120mm?
(6) Alphacool Rise Flat D5 VPP755 Pump: How is this powered up? Is it at a constant speed plugged into the PSU via molex connector?
Thanks for reading, any help & information would be appreciated. TIA - Jp