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So as title says I am wanting to give custom Waterloop a try and found this kit: EKWB EK-KIT P240 Performance DIY Open Loop Liquid Cooler Kit - Wootware

I priced the parts seperate and works out to about R7k so a saving of R1k going with the kit. I am also wanting to add a GPU block for a Stix 1080ti but once all added up works out to about R13k.

Is that the going price or can info better etc?

Still deciding between building in a Lian-Li PC-011 Dynamic or the Corsair 570X.

Any help and tips would be greatly appreciated.
 
The p240 kit is a very decent starter kit with essentially some of the best components they have to offer. The kit is slightly cheaper than buying individually as i have priced this myself out of curiosity as well but this also means you will have to purchase HC fittings should you wish to go hardline later on or from the get go.

Unfortunately custom cooling is in the enthusiast range where the price can equate to a mid range pc in the end and thats before you decide to add things like temp monitors or flow meters which you have to source or import 🤷‍♂️

One thing I will say is see if you can buy direct from Rectron somehow as you may save yourself some moola from markup etc
 
Don't forget you will have to buy another radiator and more fittings for the GPU block.

You could just buy this and then source a pump/res and cpu block separately.
Pump/Res + CPU block you could find here for around R2k-R3k

Will save you around R2k

240mm EK SE Radiotor/ Fans/ Fittings | Liquid Cooling

Item: 240mm EK SE Radiotor/ Fans/ Fittings 1x Radiotor 240mm 7x Fittings ( Soft tube 10/12mm ) 2x 120mm EK Vardar Fans Age: 8 months Price: R 1500 for the bundle Warranty: Not sure Packaging: Yes Condition: Good Location: Vanderbijlpark Reason: Upgrade to hard line loop Shipping: On your cost...
carbonite.co.za carbonite.co.za


Then you can buy that 1080ti block you were looking at

[Reseller] - EKWB ASUS STRIX 1080TI Nickel Backplate and RGB Water Blocks rev 2 | Liquid Cooling

Item:EKWB ASUS STRIX 1080TI Nickel Backplate and RGB Water Blocks rev 2 Age: New. Price: R2500 Warranty: Yes Packaging: yes Condition: Great Location: Cape Town Reason: RTX Shipping: can do but on you Collection: sure :) Link: EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix Backplate - Nickel (rev. 2.0) – EK Webshop...
carbonite.co.za carbonite.co.za


I say go with the LianLi, but thats probably because im biased :D
 
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Cookie said:
Don't forget you will have to buy another radiator and more fittings for the GPU block.

You could just buy this and then source a pump/res and cpu block separately.
Pump/Res + CPU block you could find here for around R2k-R3k

Will save you around R2k

240mm EK SE Radiotor/ Fans/ Fittings | Liquid Cooling

Item: 240mm EK SE Radiotor/ Fans/ Fittings 1x Radiotor 240mm 7x Fittings ( Soft tube 10/12mm ) 2x 120mm EK Vardar Fans Age: 8 months Price: R 1500 for the bundle Warranty: Not sure Packaging: Yes Condition: Good Location: Vanderbijlpark Reason: Upgrade to hard line loop Shipping: On your cost...
carbonite.co.za carbonite.co.za


Then you can buy that 1080ti block you were looking at

[Reseller] - EKWB ASUS STRIX 1080TI Nickel Backplate and RGB Water Blocks rev 2 | Liquid Cooling

Item:EKWB ASUS STRIX 1080TI Nickel Backplate and RGB Water Blocks rev 2 Age: New. Price: R2500 Warranty: Yes Packaging: yes Condition: Great Location: Cape Town Reason: RTX Shipping: can do but on you Collection: sure :) Link: EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix Backplate - Nickel (rev. 2.0) – EK Webshop...
carbonite.co.za carbonite.co.za


I say go with the LianLi, but thats probably because im biased :D
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Thanks have messaged the seller. It seems to be the same radiator and fittings you get in the kit.

Can I not just link the GPU block to the existing loop or do I need separate radiator for the GPU? Is it just an extra radiator I need? Would I just need an extra 2 of these fittings: EKWB ACF Fitting 10/16mm, Soft Tube Compression Fitting, Barb and R... ?

I have contacted the guy selling the GPU block but apprently it is on hold and he is not getting anymore :(

Already ordered the Lian-Li - went on sale for R1k less so grabbed it then.
 
weelZA said:
Thanks have messaged the seller. It seems to be the same radiator and fittings you get in the kit.

Can I not just link the GPU block to the existing loop or do I need separate radiator for the GPU? Is it just an extra radiator I need? Would I just need an extra 2 of these fittings: EKWB ACF Fitting 10/16mm, Soft Tube Compression Fitting, Barb and R... ?

I have contacted the guy selling the GPU block but apprently it is on hold and he is not getting anymore :(

Already ordered the Lian-Li - went on sale for R1k less so grabbed it then.
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@Cookie mentioned the extra rad as you will need it to dissipate the extra heat which would be increased by the GPU. More radiators means lower fan rpm's to push out the same amount of heat as apposed to a single rad which would require the fans to run at a higher rpm if that makes sense.

Rule of thumb ive found is normally 1 rad per component for the best and quietest results. Also no need to run 2 loops, you'll link the GPU into the main loop and eventually find the equilibrium for the water temp after its been on long enough. Realistically you shouldnt see either your cpu or gpu go over 50c if you have a well ventilated case and its not the middle of summer with 35c heat in the room lol
 
weelZA said:
Thanks have messaged the seller. It seems to be the same radiator and fittings you get in the kit.

Can I not just link the GPU block to the existing loop or do I need separate radiator for the GPU? Is it just an extra radiator I need? Would I just need an extra 2 of these fittings: EKWB ACF Fitting 10/16mm, Soft Tube Compression Fitting, Barb and R... ?

I have contacted the guy selling the GPU block but apprently it is on hold and he is not getting anymore :(

Already ordered the Lian-Li - went on sale for R1k less so grabbed it then.
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I doubt that one radiator will cool both CPU and GPU sufficiently. What CPU do you have by the way?

When it comes to radiators it is recommended to have atleast 1x 120mm/140mm radiator per component being cooled. I think this number is to low though. Remember the more radiators you have the cooler your loop will be. Also radiator thickness is important. The more volumetric space you have in terms of radiators, the better cooling.
ie, a thick 240 rad will obviously cool better than a thin 240 rad. The RAD you have listed is 38mm thick which is a nice thickness.

That LianLi case can take a 360mm Radiator so I would suggest looking at getting one of those, it will fit nicely and look good in your case, will also give you that extra cooling ontop of the 240 you will have already.

The ultimate goal here is to have enough cooling so that you can start overclocking your components because they will get hotter the more you overclock. My personal preference is keeping my loop at 65 degrees or less. Other people don't share this opinion lol. Some push 70 - 80 Degrees and are happy with that 🤷‍♂️


Regarding extra fittings, you need 2x for GPU block, and 2x for an extra radiator.

Also that kit you posted comes with EK-ACF Fitting 13/10mm G1/4 Nickel (6 pcs) So you need 13/10 fittings
 
Cookie said:
I doubt that one radiator will cool both CPU and GPU sufficiently. What CPU do you have by the way?

When it comes to radiators it is recommended to have atleast 1x 120mm/140mm radiator per component being cooled. I think this number is to low though. Remember the more radiators you have the cooler your loop will be. Also radiator thickness is important. The more volumetric space you have in terms of radiators, the better cooling.
ie, a thick 240 rad will obviously cool better than a thin 240 rad. The RAD you have listed is 38mm thick which is a nice thickness.

That LianLi case can take a 360mm Radiator so I would suggest looking at getting one of those, it will fit nicely and look good in your case, will also give you that extra cooling ontop of the 240 you will have already.

The ultimate goal here is to have enough cooling so that you can start overclocking your components because they will get hotter the more you overclock. My personal preference is keeping my loop at 65 degrees or less. Other people don't share this opinion lol. Some push 70 - 80 Degrees and are happy with that 🤷‍♂️


Regarding extra fittings, you need 2x for GPU block, and 2x for an extra radiator.

Also that kit you posted comes with EK-ACF Fitting 13/10mm G1/4 Nickel (6 pcs) So you need 13/10 fittings
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I haven't decided on CPU yet as this is a new build but will either be new Gen Ryzen (depending on price/ performance) or 2600/2700x.

Have messaged the guy selling the combo you linked too so might take that for now. Then will try find a 360mm rad too - will both fit in the case? I was thinking the 360 on the back panel and the 240 ontop / or bottom.

I am starting to go against the kit - thats only if I can source the other parts (cpu block and pump/res) as they cost over R4k new and thats without the GPU block.

The fittings I linked to are the same as the ones offered in the combo deal for sale on the forum so thought I would need all the same fittings?

Is their a 360mm rad you can recommend? I'd like to stick with all EK if possible as my OCD will take over knowing there a different parts...
 
Its a long shot but try aliexpress for the waterblock. Barrow make some really nice GPU blocks and are as good as any other brand cooling wise.

Only draw back is the shipping time but if you have a month or 2 to kill then you're golden.

Barrow - 1080ti Strix Block
 
weelZA said:
I haven't decided on CPU yet as this is a new build but will either be new Gen Ryzen (depending on price/ performance) or 2600/2700x.

Have messaged the guy selling the combo you linked too so might take that for now. Then will try find a 360mm rad too - will both fit in the case? I was thinking the 360 on the back panel and the 240 ontop / or bottom.

I am starting to go against the kit - thats only if I can source the other parts (cpu block and pump/res) as they cost over R4k new and thats without the GPU block.

The fittings I linked to are the same as the ones offered in the combo deal for sale on the forum so thought I would need all the same fittings?

Is their a 360mm rad you can recommend? I'd like to stick with all EK if possible as my OCD will take over knowing there a different parts...
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Not 100% sure if the 240 will fit, but you can check the specs on th website, it will say how many rads can fit and what size. I know the 360 fits as a few people here have this case with a 360. Its also about looks hey :D

Ya dont buy the kit, just source second hand parts here that are in very good condition.
Yes sorry thought you were linking fittings to the original wootware kit. Try get all the same fittings, and ya stick to one brand like EK, will look better.

+1 on that Barrow block! Im going to end up ordering mine from aliexpress to. Will cost around R1500 for the block rather than R3k from EK
 
If the Strix blocks were FE pcb's you'd be able to look at the new corsair lineup of blocks but Asus love their oversized pcb's on the high end cards haha
 
Shad.O said:
If the Strix blocks were FE pcb's you'd be able to look at the new corsair lineup of blocks but Asus love their oversized pcb's on the high end cards haha
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That was my original plan as I am travelling to Portugal and London next week so was going to try buy the kits there but don't seem to support.

On that note is there maybe someplace in Portugal or London I can look at buying the stuff I need there for cheaper maybe or with exchange rate does it work out same price?
 
Shad.O said:
Its a long shot but try aliexpress for the waterblock. Barrow make some really nice GPU blocks and are as good as any other brand cooling wise.

Only draw back is the shipping time but if you have a month or 2 to kill then you're golden.

Barrow - 1080ti Strix Block
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Will have a look at this cause anywhere I can save is great. Does it use the same fiittings tho?
 
weelZA said:
That was my original plan as I am travelling to Portugal and London next week so was going to try buy the kits there but don't seem to support.

On that note is there maybe someplace in Portugal or London I can look at buying the stuff I need there for cheaper maybe or with exchange rate does it work out same price?
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You will save a massive amount on shipping if you order from EK while in EU. Maybe even ask @Cookie if hes happy to go in on half the shipping as it shouldnt be excessive at all.

EK Strix block - comes to round R2200 with R/$ atm so not far off the barrow block.

Almost all gpu, cpu and rads come with the 1/4" thread to put any pc watercooling fittings onto. So there is a universal standard everyone abides by.
 
I have ordered a few things from EK before. Someone else ordered with me. He ordered the 1080ti strix waterblock ( the non RGB one)
The total order was 2x waterblocks, 1x m2 heatsink, 1x cpu block

@R14,28/1$
Strix GPU Block came to R1559.37 (was 109$, i think it was during their special discount)
Now Strix blocks are 149$

TOTAL shipping + customs came to R1580. Which is quite a lot.

Im not sure how much it would cost form portugal or london. I know EK shipps somewhere from Eastern Europe. Maybe find local shops in london? Chances are they will be more expensive though.

I Think im going to stick to either Barrow/Byski waterblock or someones second hand older 1080ti strix block. Looking at R1000-R1500 budget next month
 
To be honest my 1080ti strix sits at 51degrees at FULL load with 55% fan speed lol. This is without a waterblock. Just air cooled. Iv got mad airflow in my case so I don't even need the block :unsure:
I could probably OC and lift the fan speed and still be under 65 degrees
 
Shad.O said:
You will save a massive amount on shipping if you order from EK while in EU. Maybe even ask @Cookie if hes happy to go in on half the shipping as it shouldnt be excessive at all.

EK Strix block - comes to round R2200 with R/$ atm so not far off the barrow block.

Almost all gpu, cpu and rads come with the 1/4" thread to put any pc watercooling fittings onto. So there is a universal standard everyone abides by.
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Let me see pricing if I ship to a friend in London or Portugal. Am going to also look around online to see if there anywhere I can buy at a shop when over there and see what costs work out to.
 
Shad.O said:
That really isnt bad at all considering all youre missing then is the fittings and rad which you can get here on carb quite easily
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Yeah doesn't seem too bad but is still very pricey (basically a mid range PC :) ). I am going to need to radiators and the fittings and tubing which should be another R3-4k possibly.

I think will look out for second had first and if I can't find anything by the time I head to London (next week so little time) will have to make a decision.
 
weelZA said:
Yeah doesn't seem too bad but is still very pricey (basically a mid range PC :) ). I am going to need to radiators and the fittings and tubing which should be another R3-4k possibly.

I think will look out for second had first and if I can't find anything by the time I head to London (next week so little time) will have to make a decision.
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I would recommend to outright buy the Strix block and backplate (the stock one is just as good) though if youre set to go with an EK block as you wont get it any cheaper new in SA and they are now damn scarce here on carb lol
 
Shad.O said:
I would recommend to outright buy the Strix block and backplate (the stock one is just as good) though if youre set to go with an EK block as you wont get it any cheaper new in SA and they are now damn scarce here on carb lol
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Yeah I see they are really scarce - just missed out on some great deals by a couple of weeks.

What do you mean by stock one? Can you send a link?

Total for the RGB block and backplate including shipping to london is roughly R3.5k whereas that Barrow one you linked to (even with a better shipping option 20-27 days) works out to R2.5k so a R1k saving. I see the barrow doesn't need a back plate so that helps with the cost. I might actually see if anyone selling second hand in London but then the issue is I can't test at all until I get back so that might not work at all.

Is it essential to get a back plate for the EKWB 1080ti block? The GPU block including shipping (to London) is $185 which then is only $10 more expensive than the Barrow one...
 
weelZA said:
Yeah I see they are really scarce - just missed out on some great deals by a couple of weeks.

What do you mean by stock one? Can you send a link?

Total for the RGB block and backplate including shipping to london is roughly R3.5k whereas that Barrow one you linked to (even with a better shipping option 20-27 days) works out to R2.5k so a R1k saving. I see the barrow doesn't need a back plate so that helps with the cost. I might actually see if anyone selling second hand in London but then the issue is I can't test at all until I get back so that might not work at all.

Is it essential to get a back plate for the EKWB 1080ti block? The GPU block including shipping (to London) is $185 which then is only $10 more expensive than the Barrow one...
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If the block has specific screw holes that it requires that your back plate either doesnt have or support then yes.

Otherwise your stock backplate is perfect for the job. The backplate in most instances just helps with the rigidity of the card as some are quite heavy with a copper block on but it isnt needed to be quite honest. Makes it look finished though for the most part
 
Shad.O said:
If the block has specific screw holes that it requires that your back plate either doesnt have or support then yes.

Otherwise your stock backplate is perfect for the job. The backplate in most instances just helps with the rigidity of the card as some are quite heavy with a copper block on but it isnt needed to be quite honest. Makes it look finished though for the most part
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It seems the Strix you can't use the original backplate at all:

"ASUS ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti factory backplate is not compatible with this water block!"

Is this the stock one you were referring to: EK-FC1080 GTX Ti - Nickel (rev. 2.0) – EK Webshop
 
weelZA said:
It seems the Strix you can't use the original backplate at all:

"ASUS ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti factory backplate is not compatible with this water block!"

Is this the stock one you were referring to: EK-FC1080 GTX Ti - Nickel (rev. 2.0) – EK Webshop
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That was the one yeah. But it seems if you cant use the original backplate with it you may need to get the EK one unless you want a bare pcb on the top unfortunately
 
Shad.O said:
That was the one yeah. But it seems if you cant use the original backplate with it you may need to get the EK one unless you want a bare pcb on the top unfortunately
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It seems EKWB changed something so newer ones can't use the original backplate as the guy in below video uses the original backplate:

 
weelZA said:
It seems EKWB changed something so newer ones can't use the original backplate as the guy in below video uses the original backplate:

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That makes allot of sense then but it sucks that they force you to buy a new plate when the original technically is perfectly fine
 
Shad.O said:
That makes allot of sense then but it sucks that they force you to buy a new plate when the original technically is perfectly fine
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I suppose its a business and no one cares about customers saving...

The non RGB one with backplate and shipping works out to $200 / R3k.

Hopefully someone here is looking to get rid of theirs if not might just have to buy new.

First prize would be to find a walk in shop to pay cash in London or Portugal (as I already have some euros and pounds) then can use the ZAR "saved" to purchase the rest of items needed.
 
This is not a bad price at all from Rebeltech - Strix 1080 ti Block

It is the same as the one I linked to above correct?

Works out to R200 more from ordering direct from EKWB and getting it sent to London.
 
It is not unfortunately. The one I linked was the ref 2.0 which doesn't include the metal trimming etc like that one has
 
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