New Watercooling Build! Need Help!!!

[JoeOnePack]

Originally Posted by dandelioneater

Another thing to consider:

for that pump, the inlet is the horizontal barb. and the outlet(discharge) is the vertical. So you would want the vertical to be connected to the radiator and the horizontal one to connect to the resevoir.

http://www.swiftech.org/Installation...ide_MCP655.pdf

edit: check the pic 2 posts back.

I see I see... Damn, that kinda ruins all my thoughts and dreams. That was the whole reason why I wanted to mount the pump and resevoir like that. Now I have to rethink the entire loop.

Let me draw a new loop.

[JoeOnePack]

How about this.

Any recommendations as to where else I could mount the resevoir/pump?

I also moved the PCI-E cable to the lower hole. Much better. ;)


By kyle87t at 2012-06-06

[SugarJ]

That will work. But consider moving the res to the back fan grill, it might make cleaner runs.

[JoeOnePack]

Originally Posted by SugarJ

That will work. But consider moving the res to the back fan grill, it might make cleaner runs.

Would you use the top port to rad and bottom port to pump?

[Pabz0r545]

Hey. Nice to see you went with the GD65 :). You have a great looking start and potential for an even better lookin machine.

I'm not sure aesthetics matter to you or if it's even an option but I would get a bay style reservoir which will hold your d5 pump and clean up your build a lot. I find that d5 pump to be hideous without a special pump house. If not I would try to mount your optical drive higher if possible, but looks like that fan might be in the way. and you can hide your pump,res in the lower drive bays.

[JoeOnePack]

Originally Posted by Pabz0r545

Hey. Nice to see you went with the GD65 :). You have a great looking start and potential for an even better lookin machine.

I'm not sure aesthetics matter to you or if it's even an option but I would get a bay style reservoir which will hold your d5 pump and clean up your build a lot. I find that d5 pump to be hideous without a special pump house. If not I would try to mount your optical drive higher if possible, but looks like that fan might be in the way. and you can hide your pump,res in the lower drive bays.

I just got off the phone with Dazmode and had a lengthy discussion about this issue. He was ridiculously nice over the phone and answered every question I had.

He recommended the EK D5 pump & res combo. I like the idea and could mount it just to the right of the video card. I just wanted to finish this build today. :D My impatience is kicking in.

What bay resevoir would you recommend?

[Pabz0r545]

Yes the EK pump res combo would look really good as well. I am a big fan of the tube style reservoirs. They look absolutely awesome filled with colored fluid.

Really whichever bay style reservoir you like the most that houses a d5 pump. The aesthetics are up to you. I simply suggested for the aesthetic reason and cleanliness of the build.

from a quick search at daz I would say this is nice, has a great price and would probably look great on your 650d.
XSPC Dual 5.25 Reservoir for One Laing D5 (Back Mount) XSPC Dual 5.25 Reservoir for One Laing D5 (Back Mount) [582676] - $58.99 : DazMode PC Watercooling Gear, Canadian Best PC Watercooling and Modding Store

[sswilson]

I'm a recent bay res convert. I avoided using them for years because of concerns over res/pump seal leaks, but after using one in my latest build I doubt I'll ever go back. As already stated, any of the D5 bay res kits will suit fine, and it bites that you'll probably end up building your current loop first and then redoing it, but I honestly think you'll find the ease of use, and general clean install that a bay res offers to be one of those things you'll never regret.


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[Slaughter]

Originally Posted by Pabz0r545

Yes the EK pump res combo would look really good as well. I am a big fan of the tube style reservoirs. They look absolutely awesome filled with colored fluid.

Really whichever bay style reservoir you like the most that houses a d5 pump. The aesthetics are up to you. I simply suggested for the aesthetic reason and cleanliness of the build.

from a quick search at daz I would say this is nice, has a great price and would probably look great on your 650d.
XSPC Dual 5.25 Reservoir for One Laing D5 (Back Mount) XSPC Dual 5.25 Reservoir for One Laing D5 (Back Mount) [582676] - $58.99 : DazMode PC Watercooling Gear, Canadian Best PC Watercooling and Modding Store

That is the same bay res I was looking at but I swear it was $10 cheaper last week.

[JoeOnePack]

Originally Posted by Slaughter

That is the same bay res I was looking at but I swear it was $10 cheaper last week.

Alright well I can get the parts by Friday if I order in the next couple hours.

I need to make a decision NOW!!!!

For the bay resevoir, I still need to keep my pump?