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I am a HWLabs fanboy/loyal customer but I wish they would update the look and fit of their rads. The dimensions and aesthetics has remained the same for years. I would rather give my money to HWlabs than EK but sometimes EK's rads fit better into a space where milimeters matter and tbh EK rads...

If I am understanding what you want to do, a crossflow from HWlabs or EK would give you rad ports on each end. Like this https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-surface-p420m-x-flow-black which is standard thickness or this https://hardwarelabs.com/hwlmain/nemesis/gtsxflow/420gts-xflow/ which is...

You have a swiftech d5 vario, that is fine and reliable unless you want to control the speed through the motherboard. In that case you would need to buy a pwm D5 like this https://www.amazon.com/Aquacomputer-41105-D5-Pump-PWM/dp/B00ZXY94KU Using a D5 combo res will indeed be simple and easier...

These are great and have a very good mounting swystem. https://shop.alphacool.com/en/shop/reservoirs-distro-plates/distro-plates/15473-alphacool-core-distro-plate-240-left-vpp/d5?c=1127 My tube choice would be this https://modmymods.com/aquacomputer-ultitube-d5-100-reservoir-34092.html Again...

Either brand of rad will be fine. Alphacool has some apex rads coming out that look cool, not sure when they will be out.

By the way, I like the copper effect you have on the res. Is that just spray paint? Looks cool, has a "corrosion" effect to my eyes.

Ok, first Declassified Systems is the benchmark IMO, good guy to try and emulate. What he is doing is hiding his tubing path around the back so it appears as if the cpu and gpu have two seperate feeds. He could have a distro back there, but likely just uturns in the loop. If you watch when it is...

Thanks for the replies to my confusing post. It was late. So consensus seems to be that the 3700 is the likely problem, and a 5800x3d should allow this kit https://www.gskill.com/qvl/165/326/1562840141/F4-3600C16Q-32GTZNC-QVL to run at xmp profile speeds? I did run windows memtest and passed no...

I am about to build my daughter a pc using my old motherboard and a new 5800x3d. My board is an Asrock x570 Taichi. My old cpu is a ryzen 3700x. When I built the pc I paired it with 4x8GB of trident z rgb 3600 memory. I have never been able to get the board to launch with xmp profiles enabled...

I would be very interested. Please post pics and info.

As I stated in the OP, if you are using a waterblock with screwed in posts, like the Heatkiller IV pro, you CANNOT twist back and forth. Intel has been using a locking frame to secure the cpu for well over a decade. This is not meant to bash amd, I have been on the platform for a few years now...

I have been watercooling for many years on both Intel and AMD platforms. This is the third board I have installed and removed a CPU block on the AM4 platform. The specific board is the latest revision of the Gigabyte VISION D b550. I had intended a few months ago to start a build with this board...

I agree that shipping to US kills this sale for me, otherwise I would grab one of those FLT combos. I dont agree with quality dropping, EK makes a polished product. I do think they have become a bit stale. What is SuperCool? If that is a new player I want to check them out.

I like that dual pump you have displayed vertically. Can i get a link, I would use that in a build, looks cool. EDIT: I am dumb you provided the link, bought it.

The plastic plate does matter. Needs to be on the bottom to prevent a vortex. A vortex will be noisy and put air into your system, which is bad. You may get lucky and not get a vortex but if you do you will want to drain the loop and put that plastic bit in. Any of the pump/res combos are good...

Option 1. Love the minimalist vibe. Very slick and it goes better with the res tubes. Also, really like the custom cables. Who made them?

It attaches to a radiator.

It fits on a radiator. You dont have to do it that way, but that is the intent. Pump and res bought together would cost $220. At normal prices(not fire sale prices) you'd be pressed to get pump, res, rad, and fittings for 220. This is meant to compete with the EKWB FLT series. I have one of...

Alphacool's latest reservoir, or distroplate, or manifold, looks pretty slick and comes in at a fair price relative to similar entries on the market. I like the fact that these look premium and are generic distros rather than specific to a case. Good to see someone seriously competing with EKWB...

The mail carriers I have seen the past few years park their vehicles and haul ass on foot up and down 2 blocks, then rinse and repeat. My guy says hello and hands me mail personally with a smile if I am in the yard. Hard working folks.

Ok. I guess if we are making analogies about bathrooms I would say that I get enjoyment out of the hot shower and solid flushing but also enjoyment in shiny matching tiles. Many get enjoyment out of fast cars because they are fast and also because of their styling and shiny paint. To each his own.

The HWL Uflow gts and gts are the same, crossflow would have fittings at opposite ends but similar performance. Two 360's means you have no need for push/pull, save some money. EK loops are ok, but very expensive. Arctic fans would be my budget choice, Lian li Uni fans v1 or 2 would be my top...

If your main goal is just performance then there is no reason to go with rigid tubing. However, If you get any enjoyment out of the hobby, because watercooling is a seperate hobby all its own, then you should try rigid tubing at least once. I will concede all the points that other members have...

That is why this excites me. It is very practical and minimally pretty.

That's right. It is an erector set to house your adult legos.

Behold the modular Mod Free chassis: https://www.techpowerup.com/303226/in-win-mod-free-takes-case-modularity-to-the-nth-level A case that can be arranged into several configurations depending on your needs. Go big or go small, looks like you can even go test bench style if you want. Seems like...

It is the first generation, that 1400 will come down if there are sales. I think they are far more impressive than those motorized wheels because of the stability. It seems to me skill barrier to entry is lower than any "powered board." That fact alone should open eyes to potential. I can see...

I do not intend to disparage Koolance, but do they still make coolant? Havent they moved on to industrial solutions rather than personal pc's? I would guess that if you bought Koolance coolant from an online retailer that it has been on a shelf, maybe moved around for years. Coolant has a shelf...

you can also use adjustable fittings. https://www.titanrig.com/bitspower-g1-4-adjustable-aqua-link-pipe-22-31mm-03-60-bp-0244-00-xx.html?color=302

Strangely it is cheaper to get the 18tb than the 16. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089S3CZ41?tag=hardfocom-20&th=1

Rigid tubing is not like steel it has some flex, as do your components. It is hard to explain in words but you cut exact lengths and then "work" the tube in. Rigid tubes can flex a bit to allow you that tight squeeze into place. Sockets can as well, you will notice that pcie slots have a little...

Touche, maybe I was a bit hyperbolic but I stand by inline filters as being way worse than any of those things. Propellers just annoy me.

I do not wish to offend anyone but any recommendation of a flow filter in a PC custom loop is bad and should not be on these forums. Flush your rads with hot water, boiling if it makes you feel better. With new rads fill them with hot water and shake the shit out of them to remove any flux...

Nice setup. It is ridiculous that EK charges almost 600 for that block and backplate(do not care if its active.) This is why EK is struggling. Dont get me wrong, I like the blocks and your setup.

I may have not used the right wording. Let me clarify, please. I am on these forums praising the flt reservoirs a couple of years ago, when they first came out and I bought 2. At that time they were around 150 usd for the 240 pump/d5 combo. What a great value! Since that time they have released...

Are there any small business/custom/unique case makers out there any more? Any failed kickstarters that will still offer products? Please dont say MountainMods(love them, scratched that itch years ago) and do not say singularity(2000 plus for an acrylic distroplate with legs???Barrowch offers...

As others have asked:Why is it brown??

This is sad but I am surprised and not surprised at the same time. They just havent been that innovative, none in the watercooling market have. I have become an enthusiast that stretches my components and gets pleasure out of redoing my loop with a new case and new pieces every year rather than...

Loop order doesn't matter. Just wanted to post to say I agree with these guys and we need a stickied guide.

Not really a thread derailer, just makes me look dumb. Can I decouple myself from logging into a microsoft account when I upgrade to 11 or do I need to do a clean install? Also can you all let go of your weird internet pride and say if this topic is bullshit or not. Not everything has to be an...