I've been wanting to have a loop ever since I started building computers. I finally decided to do it, and went all out for my first time.
Parts:
EK Vector RTX RE Ti RGB - Nickel + Plexi
EK-Vector RTX Backplate - Black
EK-Velocity D-RGB - Nickel + Plexi
EK-CoolStream CE 420 (Triple)
EK-CoolStream SE 420 (Slim Triple)
EK-XTOP Revo D5 RGB PWM - Plexi
FrozenQ LF Reaction 250mm Reservoir - UV Blue Helix
EK-Furious Vardar EVO 140 BB 2500rpm - Black (6)
EK-DuraClear 9,5/15,9mm (3/8" x 5/8") Tubing - Transparent
EK-UNI Pump Bracket (140mm FAN)
Mayhems Biocide+ - 15ML
EK-ACF Compression Fitting 10/16mm (3/8 x 5/8") - Black Nickel (12)
A nice clean shot of my "A" chip :)
Doing a leak test.
I've always wanted a double helix reservoir.
Everything hooked up and running great with no leaks thankfully. Noticed I need angled fittings, got some ordered.
Got the angled fittings installed.
Still not done. Want to make the tube from the pump to shoot straight right to the radiator, then straight up to the port for a cleaner look. Will be doing that shortly, but very happy with the results from my first adventure into making a custom loop. This RTX 2080 Ti is a very hot card and really needed this loop. It was the main push that made me do this. Went as big as I could of course, two 420mm rads; one 45mm rad and one slim 28mm rad for the top. Decided to go all EK for this, except the reservoir because they don't make a double helix one. And I had to have that. My next upgrade is the mobo/cpu/ram but am trying to hold out just a little bit longer. This 3820 has really served me well and I sure have gotten my money out of it lol
Edit: new pics
post edited by ManBearPig - 2019/07/21 11:48:16