Hi all,
I have been watercooling PCs since 2016, but so far haven't bought much from Alphacool as a brand. With my upcoming Project:Raven build, I am considering getting a full setup from Alphacool (except illumination and monitoring). So far I have picked the following parts:
1. CPU waterblock: Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU - Intel/AMD - satin clear version - because RGB (will only show white)
2. Pump+Reservoir: Alphacool ice station DDC reservoir incl. Alphacool Laing DDC310 pump. I wanted a D5 but I dislike the VPP pumps with their speed knob. I would have preferred a PWM pump but I'll live.
3. Radiator: Phobya Xtreme 200 - 85mm V.2 - Full Copper. I already have one but I painted it red for another build, so will need a black one too. I will buy it with accessories for push/pull fans.
4. GPU Waterblock: unknown. It really depends on which GPU would I find. I'm hoping to get a mITX GPU with waterblock, but if not, I'll have to see.
5. Fittings: Alphacool Eiszapfen 16mm HardTube compression fitting G1/4 - knurled - deep black sixpack, will get a couple of those.
6. Tubing: Alphacool Eisrohr 16/13mm PETG HardTube 80cm - 4pcs for interior and Tygon R3400 tubing 15.9 / 9.5mm (3/8 "ID) black for exterior.
7. Adapters: 2x Alphacool Eiszapfen HF quick release connector kit G3/8 inner thread with reducing nipple G1/4 and bulkhead - deep black - to connect and disconnect the external radiator, for ease of use.
8. An assortment of 90 degree and 45 degree fittings, all black.
9. Liquid: Alphacool Eiswasser Pastel Black premixed coolant
Questions:
1. I really, REALLY need an adapter for 120mm fans which would allow the pump+reservoir combo to be mounted to a vertical fan area. The case is a Raijintek Metis Plus which has a vertical fan location at the back of the case, and I want to take advantage of it. After searching in the store, I could only find an horizontal adapter, which doesn't fulfill my needs. Of course, I could purchase it from somewhere else, but in that case it wouldn't be a complete Alphacool build.
2. Is the tubing good?
3. Is the liquid good? I am a fan of Mayhems and that is all I use in my builds, but this time I want to try out Alphacool liquids too.
4. If you know of a good, proven mITX GPU combo (e.g. "this GPU works with that waterblock"), I would much appreciate all advice. Up to 2070 super and its variants, I am not going to spend a lot on a GTX 2080 or above. AMD alternatives are welcome too, as long as the GPU price stays below 500 EUR.
Thank you in advance for your responses!
I have been watercooling PCs since 2016, but so far haven't bought much from Alphacool as a brand. With my upcoming Project:Raven build, I am considering getting a full setup from Alphacool (except illumination and monitoring). So far I have picked the following parts:
1. CPU waterblock: Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU - Intel/AMD - satin clear version - because RGB (will only show white)
2. Pump+Reservoir: Alphacool ice station DDC reservoir incl. Alphacool Laing DDC310 pump. I wanted a D5 but I dislike the VPP pumps with their speed knob. I would have preferred a PWM pump but I'll live.
3. Radiator: Phobya Xtreme 200 - 85mm V.2 - Full Copper. I already have one but I painted it red for another build, so will need a black one too. I will buy it with accessories for push/pull fans.
4. GPU Waterblock: unknown. It really depends on which GPU would I find. I'm hoping to get a mITX GPU with waterblock, but if not, I'll have to see.
5. Fittings: Alphacool Eiszapfen 16mm HardTube compression fitting G1/4 - knurled - deep black sixpack, will get a couple of those.
6. Tubing: Alphacool Eisrohr 16/13mm PETG HardTube 80cm - 4pcs for interior and Tygon R3400 tubing 15.9 / 9.5mm (3/8 "ID) black for exterior.
7. Adapters: 2x Alphacool Eiszapfen HF quick release connector kit G3/8 inner thread with reducing nipple G1/4 and bulkhead - deep black - to connect and disconnect the external radiator, for ease of use.
8. An assortment of 90 degree and 45 degree fittings, all black.
9. Liquid: Alphacool Eiswasser Pastel Black premixed coolant
Questions:
1. I really, REALLY need an adapter for 120mm fans which would allow the pump+reservoir combo to be mounted to a vertical fan area. The case is a Raijintek Metis Plus which has a vertical fan location at the back of the case, and I want to take advantage of it. After searching in the store, I could only find an horizontal adapter, which doesn't fulfill my needs. Of course, I could purchase it from somewhere else, but in that case it wouldn't be a complete Alphacool build.
2. Is the tubing good?
3. Is the liquid good? I am a fan of Mayhems and that is all I use in my builds, but this time I want to try out Alphacool liquids too.
4. If you know of a good, proven mITX GPU combo (e.g. "this GPU works with that waterblock"), I would much appreciate all advice. Up to 2070 super and its variants, I am not going to spend a lot on a GTX 2080 or above. AMD alternatives are welcome too, as long as the GPU price stays below 500 EUR.
Thank you in advance for your responses!