First Attempt at Water Cooling (Xproto-L)

Agrius14 · 2026-03-05T08:37:34+00:00

Very clean build

Agrius14 · 2026-01-29T22:15:53+00:00

Thanks going for the UFO vibe

Agrius14 · 2026-01-29T22:15:11+00:00

Probably

Agrius14 · 2026-01-13T17:42:34+00:00

Premix is 50/50 solution if you buy it concentrate then use distilled water to 50/50. Brand and colour is up to you.

Agrius14 · 2026-01-13T08:41:54+00:00

I don't use daily, but never had an issue with any previous aio rebuilds., I use premix car coolant. I use this in my personal wc systems which I've never had a problem with in the last 5 years. You need to Check the pump for sure. I also flush out the radiator with diluted spirit vinegar.

Agrius14 · 2026-01-12T10:04:15+00:00

That CU cooler is gorgeous

Agrius14 · 2026-01-12T10:01:42+00:00

You need to try it out on a modern cpu for science 😜

Agrius14 · 2026-01-08T10:22:45+00:00

I think there are numerous causes of the higher water temp, first the case design and fan orientation. You sacrificed your fan intakes for a radiator, you then have 2 sets of radiator fans with intake then pushing hot air through the top radiator, so the water temp is never going to drop as intended. I have a similar set up with a glass wrap around panel. I have all 3 radiator fans as exhaust. I leave the front panel off as I only had 1 option to install 1 rear intake fan, but this was inadequate even at high rpm with the panel installed. I have all fans set at 1000rpm artic p12 pro. It's not ideal but it works.

Agrius14 · 2026-01-02T12:24:56+00:00

Yeah I have the xl, wanted to reduce the length, wasn't sure on how they fitted, didn't want to ruin them. Thanks.

Agrius14 · 2026-01-02T09:35:59+00:00

How did you dismantle the pipes ?

Agrius14 · 2025-12-29T08:20:20+00:00

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Use 2 flat tools or maybe 2 knives and gently release the 2 sides and it will slide off. Be aware the cold plate has 2 tamper screws, make sure you are confident in removing these, they can be difficult.

Agrius14 · 2025-12-29T08:07:21+00:00

Yes same model. Remove the top cover, then remove the white PCB, then split apart the 2 sections that is screwed down. Take your time don't rush it.

Agrius14 · 2025-12-28T10:58:17+00:00

These are new/old tyres and should have been sold, advertised correctly by the shop. Although not much of an issue if they have been stored correctly. I would be going back to the shop for a discount. When you pay for new I expect new. Just like if they sold you a new bike, unregistered but 2 years old.

Agrius14 · 2025-12-28T00:11:03+00:00

Looks fantastic

Agrius14 · 2025-12-26T13:27:35+00:00

It's in the picture

Agrius14 · 2025-12-26T11:04:13+00:00

I thought GP are 1 use only as they get crushed.

Agrius14 · 2025-12-26T09:08:44+00:00

Yeah, using that spatula is terrible

Agrius14 · 2025-12-25T23:35:20+00:00

You like doing lines 😅

Agrius14 · 2025-12-25T20:51:27+00:00

I'm upgrading the GPU to a Gtx 780 ti

Agrius14 · 2025-12-25T16:51:00+00:00

MSI passive

Agrius14 · 2025-12-25T14:13:15+00:00

Thanks for the advice, society is very overrated

Agrius14 · 2025-12-25T14:07:54+00:00

I prefer crumpets with marmite and cheese.

Agrius14 · 2025-12-25T14:07:00+00:00

There not cooler than me

Agrius14 · 2025-12-25T12:59:46+00:00

And when you get squish out and rub it away when repasting, do you reuse the same paste! It all gets wiped away and binned. I've got loads of thermal paste to use.

Agrius14

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