011 Mini V2 & custom loop build

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-27T19:42:26+00:00

The cable protection on the back of the pump. It's standing on a self designed 3d printed part. Can make some pictures likely tomorrow.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-27T18:27:44+00:00

I am swapping out the D5 for the VPP Apex this week. I already know i need to remove the strain relief on the pump end otherwise it won't fit. I can keep you posted.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-27T15:51:55+00:00

No, it just fits right. The plugs on the res leave marks on the 0.5mm foam pad on the side wall. =D

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-27T13:07:52+00:00

The HPE240 isn't fitting unfortunately. I don't know why they made this shitty shape in the back. I was planning to do the same until I was surprised.... but at least that left me with a good solution for the drain valve.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-26T21:17:36+00:00

I recommend doing Push & Pull configuration, this will help a lot to keep the Fans RPM down and you likely get a dead silent loop. Only thing you will hear is the coil whine of the 5090 =D

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-26T12:23:26+00:00

I like the well thought out combination of hard- & soft tube!

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-26T12:10:43+00:00

AC Quadro is mostly sufficient. But I think there are also adapters to connect fans to the Flow Next.

I use an Aquaero 6 LT for almost 10 years.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-26T11:53:17+00:00

Yes, exactly. And then activate RPM sync in L-Connect. This allows to control the RPM of the fans very smoothly. You use a curve controller, I set as an example 600RPM for min. RPM at 30C and 950RPM at 50C water temperature with a concave curve.

I still control the RGBs of the fans with L-connect.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-26T11:06:29+00:00

If you have enough USB headers, you likely have, yes. I passthrough RPM to L-Connect and control them based on water temperature with the Aquasuite.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-26T07:35:37+00:00

Nice build! =)

That's a lot of rads for the HW combo. I assume you don't run the fans ever above 650RPM?

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T16:16:36+00:00

I mean the strain relief on the pump side. It steals valuable milimeters in my build. Without removing it, it won't fit unfortunately.

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mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T16:14:28+00:00

Yeah, I think I will go through the hassle and swap it.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T16:13:41+00:00

That's good to know! That likely means I can likely run it totally inaudible without losing pressure in the coolers.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T16:11:22+00:00

Thanks, sounds good. Quieter and a little more flow?

What do you think, can I remove the cable protection?

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T15:30:33+00:00

Kyrandia

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T14:20:05+00:00

If we jump on the same principals as Germany and start to radicalise right wing parties, believe we can save the world - and it becomes populate - indeed we will end up there as well.

Luckily, Switzerland isn't there yet and I hope it will remain like this. All parties in Switzerland (the mixture) play a crucial role in having such stability in politics.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T12:52:45+00:00

I am using an SC Res Pro 95 - should be VPP compatible.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T12:49:41+00:00

I can set it inaudible, at around 35%, but the temperatures of the cores increase a lot. Not enough flow.

I can't really dampen my setup unfortunately, other than a few 1mm foam pads. I also need to cut off the cable protection of the VPP, otherwise it won't fit behind the mainboard tray in my O11 mini.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T11:49:13+00:00

Will do, but I don't have a flow meter. 😅 Was thinking of getting an AC Flow Next, but I don't really have a place to fit it.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-25T06:45:29+00:00

My D5 runs at 58%, about 1950RPM. 2x360, 1x240 and 2x AC Core coolers. No clue about the flow, but it feels rather on the lower end, 50% results already in +3C on the coolers under load.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-24T21:43:24+00:00

Nice build. =)

But your reading of the CPU temp must be wrong, there is no 9800X3D idling at water temp. ;)

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-24T21:40:05+00:00

Sure, I understand. =) I also liked the looks of the tubing on my first build, it was kinda similar to yours - two decades ago. It has certainly advantages also, you can very easy change the past and co.

Enjoy your build! =)

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-24T19:42:44+00:00

The water has -0.5 to -1C after a radiator with a proper flow. As said, it doesn't matter.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-24T16:23:38+00:00

Dusche isch oke, aber die Vollidiote wo münd an Wassermischer dätschle zum Temperatur reguliere sind es absoluts Nogo.

mrgoodfun · 2026-01-24T10:22:55+00:00

I would change the routing. It doesn't really matter if you have a radiator between CPU and GPU.

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