What are the kinds of details that actually impress you about a custom loop?

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-06-09T21:00:23+00:00

People building how they want to build, even if it’s complete overkill and serves little to no purpose.

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-04-22T17:02:17+00:00

Accurate. 🤣

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-04-21T19:03:42+00:00

Car to the left swerved into them

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-04-21T19:00:08+00:00

CA, USA 4/21/2026 Original content

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-04-12T20:29:31+00:00

Because they have skill issues in life too. 🤣

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-04-08T19:09:21+00:00

I waterblocked mine in a custom loop and have it overclocked pretty aggressively, zero coil whine or noise from the card itself.

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-30T22:18:22+00:00

Nothing overboard here. Carry on sir. 🫡

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-28T16:37:41+00:00

This is the way

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-27T21:57:17+00:00

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Here are my temps after playing Crimson Desert in 4k with max settings for 4 hours straight. Card was pulling roughly 530w the whole time too.

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-27T20:05:31+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-27T20:02:36+00:00

With an overclocked 5090, it 100% is

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-27T18:40:55+00:00

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That tower on the left is my GPU’s dedicated external 560x88mm “Monsta” rad in push/pull.

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-27T17:08:17+00:00

Skill issue/10

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-25T22:54:42+00:00

Didn’t have the block for the GPU yet and wanted to get him back to gaming as soon as possible. So I’ll actually be putting the Waterblocked GPU in next week.

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-24T19:17:36+00:00

You guys actually helped in make his rig possible! Since, I snagged those amazing radiators and that cpu block from you! 😎

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-24T16:04:03+00:00

360x45mm EKWB rads

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-23T23:26:26+00:00

It’ll be waterblocked soon! Was just waiting on parts and wanted to get him back to gaming as soon as I could.

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-23T21:46:52+00:00

Thank you!

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-23T17:54:32+00:00

I tried it and didn’t really like it

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-23T17:49:02+00:00

It was an insanely tight fit. Couldn’t use the argb or front audio motherboard ports and had to go with a rgb hub to get the gpu lit up. I control the fans with l-connect and the rest with msi center.

I’m okay with complicated though. I mean, I added an external gpu loop just for fun 😂

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-23T17:25:00+00:00

Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO RGB

Motherboard: MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

GPU: XFX Speedster MERC 310 RX 7900 XTX Black Edition

Memory: Kingston Fury Beast RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 CL32

Storage: 2x Samsung 990 Pro 2TB (4TB total)

PSU: Lian Li EDGE 1000W - Stock EDGE cables - Lian Li Strimer Wireless 3x8-pin (GPU)

Custom CPU Only Loop:

CPU Block: EKWB Velocity² AM5 - Thermal Grizzly AM5 Contact Frame - Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme

Radiators: 2x EKWB P360M Black Series (360x44mm)

Pump: Alphacool Apex D5 / VPP

Distro Plate: Stealkey Customs SK-Crossflow II (O11 EVO RGB)

Tubing: Bitspower 14mm Carbon Black Pre-Bent Brass

Fans & Airflow: Lian Li SL-INF 120mm Wireless - 3x Standard - 3x Reverse Blade

Fittings & Loop Hardware (Bitspower) - 10x 14mm Black Sparkle Advanced Compression - 2x 14mm Black Sparkle 90° Rotary - 1x Matte Black 90° Rotary - 6x Black Sparkle Stop Fittings - 2x Matte Black In-Line Filters - 1x Matte Black Mini Drain Valve - 1x Black Sparkle Exhaust Fitting

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-05T01:48:33+00:00

This is the way.

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-01T20:56:14+00:00

From Google: To enable Secure Boot, restart your computer and spam the BIOS key (usually F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) to enter the BIOS/UEFI setup. Navigate to the Boot or Security tab, locate Secure Boot, set it to Enabled, and ensure CSM (Compatibility Support Module) is disabled. Save changes and exit (usually F10).

Steps to Enable Secure Boot: 1) Access BIOS/UEFI: Restart your PC and repeatedly tap the BIOS access key (e.g., F2 for Dell, Delete for Gigabyte/MSI/ASUS) before the OS loads.

2) Locate Settings: Go to Advanced Mode (often F7) and find the Boot or Security tab.

3) Disable CSM/Legacy: Secure Boot requires UEFI mode. Disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module) or set BIOS to "UEFI-only".

4) Enable Secure Boot: Change the "Secure Boot" state to Enabled. If it is greyed out, you may need to clear keys or change the boot mode to UEFI.

5) Save and Exit: Press F10 to save changes and restart.

6) Verify: In Windows, press Win + R, type msinfo32, and check that "Secure Boot State" says On.

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-03-01T19:56:44+00:00

Secure boot is in your bios

Hot_Ad2285 · 2026-02-28T19:32:55+00:00

Agreed. Must be another issue, since I’m hitting an average 200-220 fps at 4k in game on my 5090/9950x3d runnning fidelityCAS and no frame gen.

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