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(This article was written on 2022)
(dew point calculator to predict condensation on loop or this) (temp problems with cpu on aio) (detailed parts list)
1. CPU Block: TechN AMD AM4 Black - $102.25 (ref) (ref)
2. GPU Block: EK-Quantum Vector XC3 Active Backplate D-RGB – Plexi (Optimus Absolute water block if not for active backplate) (EVGA KingPin or Galax Hall of Fame w/ Bitspower water block) (my current gpu and my current front water block) (ref) - $149.99
3. Thermal Pads: 17w/mK Fujipoly pads (.05 mm, .3 mm thickness?) (ref)
4. Pump: (2) Koolance PMP-450 (the Koolance top prevents noise, do I need this? ref) - $76.99 = $153.98 (ref) (0.3 to 1.50 amps) vs. (0.48 amps) Iwaki WMD-30 or cheaper here - $214.59 + adaptor 3/4 to 5/8 od? + 24 volt variable power supply (running at 18 volts is optimal for heat/power ratio if I care) (read this)- $69.90
5. Fittings: Bitspower (royal blue line) - (6) 90-degree rotary fittings 16 mm (2 for each component in the loop) - $18.94 = $113.64 + fill port (no pass through fitting needed) + drain port - $33.37 + (2) cap - $8.30 = $16.60 + T-piece for drain - $11.37
6. Tubing: Bitspower Brass Hard Tubbing OD 16MM Royal Blue - $18.04
7. Coolant: (4) Mayhems XTR Nano Tech - UV Blue - $44.99 + $8.57 shipping + $3.55 tax = $57.11 = $228.44 about
8. Cleaning: Mayhems Blitz Part 1 & 2 - $42.53 + $16.70 shipping + $3.93 tax = $63.16 (ref) (ref)
9. Bitspower in-line filter temporarily installed while cleaning loop - $17.31
10. Aquacomputer Flow Sensor - $235.95 + $4.99 shipping (ref)
11. Hailea HC-500A - $599.95 (sale from $680.95)
12. Dog house - $73.61 (or Rubbermaid outdoor tool storage)
1. EK Pressure Tester (ref) - $39.99 + $20.86 shipping = $60.85 (optional)
2. Soft Tubing (this) - $7.94 + (extender piece to go from hard to soft tubing) + dual PCIE pass through bracket - $3.25 or Norprene or ZMT (Zero Maintenance Tubing) - Tygon A-60-G - 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD x 1/8" Wall - $2.83 per foot
3. Cable to temporarily power the pump when filling / testing for leaks: Molex - $14.99
4. TIM: KPx High Performance Thermal Compound 10G (12.8w/m*k) or on Amazon vs. Prolimatech PRO-PK3-1.5G Nano Aluminum (11.2 w/m*k) vs. ARCTIC MX-4 (8.5 w/m*k) - $25.99
or Liquid Metal (73 W/(mK)) on Copper and Nickel, but never aluminum. (nail polish can protect parts the metal might leak onto)
Total so far minus tubing and thermal pads: $1,347.67
performance-pcs.com (good prices)
extra potential parts: G1/4" Royal Blue Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting, Bitspower Flow Sensor Royal Blue, Bitspower G1/4" Royal Blue AIR-Exhaust Fitting, Bitspower G1/4" Royal Blue Anti-Cyclone Adapter, Bitspower G1/4" Royal Blue L-Rotary IG1/4"X1 Extender
pass through fitting: this or that or Koolance QD3 line
Conformal Coating (to spray on motherboard to protect from condensation)
dielectric grease (to rub on cpu and gpu socket to protect from condensation)
4. Radiator: (2) Hardware Labs Black Ice Nemesis 560GTX (ref) - $184.95 = $369.90
5. Fans: (8) Noctua NF-A14 PWM Chromax (max 1,500 rpm) - $24.90 = $199.20
13. Case: Arterial Dual 560mm Water-Box – Black (comes with distribution plate and two pump tops) (ref) - $699.00
Total so far minus fittings and thermal pads: $2,300.01
Aquabus Software items: Aquacomputer aquaero 6 PRO USB fan-controller, graphic-LCD
Aquacomputer temperature sensor inline G1/4 for aquaero, aquastream XT and aquaduct
Pressure sensor mps pressure Delta 1000
(beat these numbers from someone using an Optimus gpu water block)
Average diamond is around 5 times better at conducting heat than silver, but is an electrical insulator.
https://www.steigerdynamics.com/
TEC - chilling water: MASTERLIQUID ML360 SUB-ZERO vs. EK-QuantumX Delta TEC - Copper + Nickel vs. Hailea HC-500A Water Chiller Review (also read this) vs. Gigant 3360 vs. MO-RA3 420 vs Alphacool Eiszeit 2000 Chiller or Koolance ALR-4500C Liquid Cooling System or Koolance EXC-450 Ultra Compact 450W Recirculating Liquid Chiller or Koolance Exos-2.5 (EX2-1055) Cooling System or Aquacomputer Aquaduct 240 Eco Mark II Ext Watercooling System