[Question] Creating a custom loop from a Raijintek Triton 240 V2

[NeutronGTX]

So I'm looking at doing my first ever custom loop. Obviously the cost and the complexity of implementing it is rather daunting for a complete n00b who doesn't know anyone in person who has ever made one before.

So my idea to reduce costs is to use the Raijintek Triton 240 as a base for the loop. I'm thinking of replacing the tubing (I've heard it's terrible) and perhaps the fittings and possibly changing to a copper rad (the stock config has a copper block and an alu rad). Once I've done that my plan is to purchase a waterblock for my 1080 Jetstream from EKWB and obviously I'm going to need new coolant as well.

Now the reason I just don't buy a fully custom loop, is I'm really worried about the complexity of setting it up. i.e my case has no place to mount the rad and res and I'm too scared to drill holes, in addition my case has no 5.25 inch bays so I can't even use one of those res/pump combo units. Having the block, res and pump simplifies the whole mounting process and I think it'll help me work up my confidence to eventually do a full custom loop.

So my question boils down to whether my plan is feasible or not.
Will the pump handle the load of the CPU and GPU?
Is there some glaring flaw in my plan I haven't realised yet? etc.

 

[Ravin']

Well firstly, do you already have the Raijintek? And secondly, going through all this is about as complicated as setting up a full custom loop It's really not a very daunting task, a couple of how to videos on YT and you're good to go.

But to answer your question, the pump should be good for a CPU and GPU loop.

 

[iamgigglz]

If you're going to go as far as changing the tubing and rad then you might as well just build a full custom loop. It'll actually be less complicated than trying to mod a pre-built system.

What case do you have? There are some seriously compact pump+res combos out there and very few cases that don't have space.

 

[NeutronGTX]

I have a Phanteks P400s, it's not the space that's my worry, it's having to mod the case in order to mount the components and the extra expense of buying the res, pump and CPU water block as separate units.

 

[Killer_Inc Mods]

The thing is you don't have to do any mods if you get the rad/fan bracket mount for the pump/res combo from lets say EK. I have seen some sweet deals on here from time to time for cpu/gpu blocks and rads even a few pumps.

As like everyone else said, if you custom loop the raijintek. Then you may as well do a proper full custom loop with either hardline or soft tubing. Then just sell of the raijintek combo to recoup some of your costs.

But either or will still be a great idea, if you do want to really use the raijintek as a base.

Or just send your system to me and I can do a proper custom watercooled solution for you hahaha

 

[NeutronGTX]

But either or will still be a great idea, if you do want to really use the raijintek as a base.

Or just send your system to me and I can do a proper custom watercooled solution for you hahaha

Thanks for the offer! The water-cooling loop is not on the top of my list right now, but when I get around to it I'll definitely consider going full - custom

 

[GR1MR3AP]

i'm doing exactly the same as you, I however will be running two R9 290's with it, i added a second 240mm radiator. The pump is specified for 120lt per hour which is the minimum for water cooling i have read up on. I will let you know my results is after the weekend. i have everything just assembling it. Will be my first water build as well.Looking wattage I presume a single R9 290 will pull same amount of heat as your a 1080 and cpu[depends which cpu] so i suspect a single radiator should work nicely for your setup.

 

[NeutronGTX]

i'm doing exactly the same as you, I however will be running two R9 290's with it, i added a second 240mm radiator. The pump is specified for 120lt per hour which is the minimum for water cooling i have read up on. I will let you know my results is after the weekend. i have everything just assembling it. Will be my first water build as well.Looking wattage I presume a single R9 290 will pull same amount of heat as your a 1080 and cpu[depends which cpu] so i suspect a single radiator should work nicely for your setup.

Cool! Keep me updated

 

[Killer_Inc Mods]

Thanks for the offer! The water-cooling loop is not on the top of my list right now, but when I get around to it I'll definitely consider going full - custom

No worries man. Will be waiting to see your awesome cooling solution when yku get to it

 

[GR1MR3AP]

Hi, I'm done running 2 x 240mm radiotiors with 8 fans on the R9 290 x2. Pump seems to hold nicely. On full load getting 60'c on one card and 58 C on second card, VRM temps 1 all under 70 C and VRM temps 2 under 60 C. I am very happy so far considering the price I paid. Note, not cooling the cpu with it only the two R9 290's with it. Also back plate fitted that is assisting with some passive cooling on 1 VRM and GPU.

 

[KLEAN_upguy]

bad...honesly it doesnt make sense...why spend 2k+ on a waterblock and use a aio to drive it ?...120l/h is super weak.

 

[GR1MR3AP]

Well been running now 3 weeks mining the two 290's and solid 55 degrees one card other card 53 degrees. ( without air con sitting at about 63 and 61) Oh did not buy the blocks got them with the sale of the two cards, basically free, needed a pump and radiator. R 999 for a 240mm radiator,pump and a small reservoir seemed worth it. 120lt per hour not a lot but considering it's the minimum in a water loop it's doing the job perfectly for me in cooling those two power hungry cards. Actually very happy with the loop and impressed with the Raijintek AIO performance for what I paid for it new with a 2 year warranty on it.

 

[Doom5003]

Well been running now 3 weeks mining the two 290's and solid 55 degrees one card other card 53 degrees. ( without air con sitting at about 63 and 61) Oh did not buy the blocks got them with the sale of the two cards, basically free, needed a pump and radiator. R 999 for a 240mm radiator,pump and a small reservoir seemed worth it. 120lt per hour not a lot but considering it's the minimum in a water loop it's doing the job perfectly for me in cooling those two power hungry cards. Actually very happy with the loop and impressed with the Raijintek AIO performance for what I paid for it new with a 2 year warranty on it.

Could you load some pics? Would love to see this in action.

 

[GR1MR3AP]

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[GR1MR3AP]

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Rock solid after 4 weeks now.

 

[mark121m]

how did this all turn out.
8months down the line how is it holding up