Water Loop

[pallid surge]

This isn't really a "build a pc", just an upgrade. I want to get the parts together for an AM5 water loop but have no idea where to start. I have a budget of ~550 USD to do this with, I can add more if needed.

I kinda want it to be purple RGB on the cpu block and the resevoir pump thing.

I don't plan on adding a GPU cooling thing for it until gpus are normal price again.

[zenith lintel]

When constructing a custom water cooling loop there are a handful of parts you'll need: a cooling block (CPU or main board in your case), a reservoir/pump, a radiator, tubing, and coolant. If you are just getting started a combined kit might be an easy way to start learning. However you should be aware that compatibility can be a problem. Different fittings and tube sizes can cause flow rate headaches. Also, mixing metals is hugely problematic due to galvanic corrosion. A coolant that balances corrosion inhibitor and biocide can help

Ekwb are fairly well known in the space, as well as alphacool, Corsair, thermaltake...

[pallid surge]

thanks

my dads really familiar with this type of stuff so ill have to ask him ab it too when i do buy it

[pallid surge]

The part selection isn’t that bad, very good radiator deals on eBay and the nickel and chrome fittings look sick

Also I’m going with soft tubing cause hard tubing looks terribly hard to do