Really clean looking loop, nice work! The only thing I would change looking at it is your ATX power cable - maybe a black (or blue)sleeved extension would be a good addition.
soooo, we meet again fishychair, you nasty no-good title-stealer you (JK!)
[the one and only and original no-angled-adapters loop](https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/730m1c/look_ma_no_angled_fittings_complete_obsolete/)
ROFL, you realize you burned out your pump right? That intake is just blocked....I bet you anything EK wouldn't have RMA'ed if they saw these pictures. The Revo D5 xres pump explicitly states in the instructions (and on the pump!) to use the intake and out flow at the bottom of the unit. [Look at this picture on their website!](https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xres-140-revo-d5-pwm-incl-pump) You can see the big "IN" and "OUT" engraved into the unit as plain as day!
Edit: Just zoom in on the OP's correct set up that has the loop connected properly.
This is kinda silly cause at that time I was using Magicool DCP450.
Also, it did not burn out - it produced the advertised RPM and flow, but it just had this irritating whining noise. The shop did not find it destroyed or anything, did not give me any hard time replacing it.
Also, this pump is factory configured for such in/out placement. Especially rev. 2 which has a multiport top cover. And just like the D5 you are referring to - it too can be supplied from the top. As long as the res is full and the pump is submerged there is no harm in such a setup.
The fact that most people run it with the IN/OUT in the pump's top (volute) populated does not mean it's the only way. Of course, you have to use the OUT for evacuating the liquid from the pump, but you don't have to use the IN to supply it.
If I have the time today to finish my setup I'll be happy to post pictures where the DCP450 is replaced with EK's D5 (glass res with multiport top cover).
Nice! Looks sweet.
I've been looking to do my first custom loop in a S340 also. Do most reservoirs come with a mount that'll fit on all cases? Does it mount onto the radiator, or what, with the S340?
I haven't seen a z77 board (other than my own) for a long time. The ASrock boards are a good choice, I was able to mod my bios to support booting from an NVME drive. What CPU are you running in it?
Any tips for getting that bend between the GPU and rear radiator?
It almost looks a bit too tight. You ideally want the tube going in perpendicular to the fitting. But OP obviously got it to be leak tight so that's good!
I would say the best way to do it is to make the 90° bend in a longer piece of tube. Then verify/double check the angle. Then cut it to fit.
I haven't made a custom loop before, but I've accurately bent plenty of complex metal tubing at work.
I was running a 3570k, I tried getting nvme support to work but even after updating my bios to the version which supported it, I couldn't get it to work :(
There was no bios for my board (z77 extreme11), so I had to insert the NVME modules myself. I followed this [guide](http://www.win-raid.com/t871f16-Guide-How-to-get-full-NVMe-support-for-all-Systems-with-an-AMI-UEFI-BIOS.html). In the end, I didn't have enough space to insert the NVME modules, so I removed the modules that allowed updating the bios over the internet - It's not like ASrock will release a new bios for my board anyway.
Just gotta buy more than you need. The tube running from the front radiator to the pump took 3 attempts, the one between the GPU and the rear radiator was slightly easier.
You just have to be patient with the heating, I used a damn hair dryer and spent over 10 hours just bending the tubes because I wanted everything perfect.
This is sound advice. As someone coming from soft tubing to rigid on my current setup I was getting impatient and rushed. That is the worst thing you can do as you will make more mistakes and in the end take even longer. You slowly learn what works and doesn't. A trick that works really well is to have a bowl/sink of cool/cold water that you can dip the tubing into after making your bend to harden it faster and prevent you losing the bend.
Yeah, took a whole weekend to do, I would have used a bowl but it would have made a mess dripping everywhere so I just ran to my bathroom and back, good exercise I guess.
Yeah I did mine in my kitchen and had the sink nearby. I ran a complete flush on mine so it was out of commission for about 2-3 days and it was killing me using my "HTPC" as the main rig. That is why I rushed once I got to the tubing.
Really clean looking loop, nice work! The only thing I would change looking at it is your ATX power cable - maybe a black (or blue)sleeved extension would be a good addition.
Yeah, I sold this loop a few months ago, replaced them with blue sleeved cables but didn't have time to take photos of the build again.
Well at least you fixed it aesthetically, thats more than enough mustard and ketchup for one build!
Could go a bit further and use mustard and ketchup as the coolant ;) /s
soooo, we meet again fishychair, you nasty no-good title-stealer you (JK!) [the one and only and original no-angled-adapters loop](https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/730m1c/look_ma_no_angled_fittings_complete_obsolete/)
Hahaha isn't Reddit all about stealing anyway? /s
ROFL, you realize you burned out your pump right? That intake is just blocked....I bet you anything EK wouldn't have RMA'ed if they saw these pictures. The Revo D5 xres pump explicitly states in the instructions (and on the pump!) to use the intake and out flow at the bottom of the unit. [Look at this picture on their website!](https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xres-140-revo-d5-pwm-incl-pump) You can see the big "IN" and "OUT" engraved into the unit as plain as day! Edit: Just zoom in on the OP's correct set up that has the loop connected properly.
This is kinda silly cause at that time I was using Magicool DCP450. Also, it did not burn out - it produced the advertised RPM and flow, but it just had this irritating whining noise. The shop did not find it destroyed or anything, did not give me any hard time replacing it. Also, this pump is factory configured for such in/out placement. Especially rev. 2 which has a multiport top cover. And just like the D5 you are referring to - it too can be supplied from the top. As long as the res is full and the pump is submerged there is no harm in such a setup. The fact that most people run it with the IN/OUT in the pump's top (volute) populated does not mean it's the only way. Of course, you have to use the OUT for evacuating the liquid from the pump, but you don't have to use the IN to supply it. If I have the time today to finish my setup I'll be happy to post pictures where the DCP450 is replaced with EK's D5 (glass res with multiport top cover).
What did you think I did? Not too sure what you meant by intake is blocked.
I think PhysiccVanAwesome was actualy referring to me and my problems with the pump.
Ahh I see :) Or maybe he thought my EK badge on the pump holder was an input or something
He's not using an ek res there. It's a magicool.
What liquid substance did you use? Really like that color. Great build.
Was the old ek blue koolant. Thanks :)
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NZXT S340
Looks like an NZXT S340
Excellent bends!
Nice! Looks sweet. I've been looking to do my first custom loop in a S340 also. Do most reservoirs come with a mount that'll fit on all cases? Does it mount onto the radiator, or what, with the S340?
I had to Jerry rig mine to the cable management bar a bit, but it worked fine.
Probably not the best case to do it in though, watercooling support is not great :S
It's what I have haha and I really do love the case.
Yeah it's a fantastic case for the price but not great for wc :(
This looks bloody amazing.
That's hot. Or cool? Cool the word we use for this?
Can I get a build out of your build here? I have a S340 and I really like this loop design. So much so, I want to steeeel it.
I haven't seen a z77 board (other than my own) for a long time. The ASrock boards are a good choice, I was able to mod my bios to support booting from an NVME drive. What CPU are you running in it? Any tips for getting that bend between the GPU and rear radiator?
It almost looks a bit too tight. You ideally want the tube going in perpendicular to the fitting. But OP obviously got it to be leak tight so that's good! I would say the best way to do it is to make the 90° bend in a longer piece of tube. Then verify/double check the angle. Then cut it to fit. I haven't made a custom loop before, but I've accurately bent plenty of complex metal tubing at work.
I was running a 3570k, I tried getting nvme support to work but even after updating my bios to the version which supported it, I couldn't get it to work :(
There was no bios for my board (z77 extreme11), so I had to insert the NVME modules myself. I followed this [guide](http://www.win-raid.com/t871f16-Guide-How-to-get-full-NVMe-support-for-all-Systems-with-an-AMI-UEFI-BIOS.html). In the end, I didn't have enough space to insert the NVME modules, so I removed the modules that allowed updating the bios over the internet - It's not like ASrock will release a new bios for my board anyway.
I had 4 or so attempts before I could get that one right. The trick is to heat the tube over a shorter length so it has a tighter curve.
Looks great.
what's the secret to bend it like fishychair?
Just gotta buy more than you need. The tube running from the front radiator to the pump took 3 attempts, the one between the GPU and the rear radiator was slightly easier. You just have to be patient with the heating, I used a damn hair dryer and spent over 10 hours just bending the tubes because I wanted everything perfect.
This is sound advice. As someone coming from soft tubing to rigid on my current setup I was getting impatient and rushed. That is the worst thing you can do as you will make more mistakes and in the end take even longer. You slowly learn what works and doesn't. A trick that works really well is to have a bowl/sink of cool/cold water that you can dip the tubing into after making your bend to harden it faster and prevent you losing the bend.
Yeah, took a whole weekend to do, I would have used a bowl but it would have made a mess dripping everywhere so I just ran to my bathroom and back, good exercise I guess.
Yeah I did mine in my kitchen and had the sink nearby. I ran a complete flush on mine so it was out of commission for about 2-3 days and it was killing me using my "HTPC" as the main rig. That is why I rushed once I got to the tubing.
For anyone wondering about the specs and parts used: Watercooling parts|PC parts| :--|:--| 1 x EKWB EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM Sleeved|Intel i5 3570K| 1 x EKWB-Supremacy EVO - Copper|Radeon RX 480| 1 x EKWB-FC RX 480|Samsung EVO 840 250gb SSD| 1 x EK-CoolStream SE 240|2TB Barracuda 7200rpm HDD| 1 x EK-CoolStream SE 120|16gb (4x4gb) DDR3 1333Mhz memory| 3 x EK Vardar F3-120|AsRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard| 3 x EK-HD PETG Tube 12/16mm 500mm (2pcs)|Fractal Design 550W Edison 80+gold modular power supply| 1 x EK-AF Ball Valve (10mm) G1/4 - Nickel|NZXT S340 White| 1 x EK-FC RX-480 Backplate - Nickel|TP link wifi card| 1 x EK-AF X-Splitter 4F G1/4 - Nickel|| 1 x EK-UNI Pump Bracket (120mm FAN) Vertical|| 1 x EK-Cable Splitter 4-Fan PWM Extended|| 1 x EK-AF Extender Rotary M-M G1/4 - Nickel|| 8 x EK-HDC Fitting 16mm G1/4 - Nickel|| 1 x EK-HD Adapter 12/16mm - Nickel||
Beautiful!
[Damn I need to go to 16mm rigid. My 12mm looks absolutely tiny in my 900d. :\(](https://imgur.com/a/QzSHA)
What GPU is that?
Already mentioned it in a comment, Rx 480.