1. Waterway
The distance between water pipes should be as short as possible, and water pipes should not be wound around randomly. They should be as regular as possible, so that the internal space does not look too messy and is conducive to the dissipation of internal heat.
2. Water pipe
There are three types of water pipes: silicone, PVC, and PU. Silicone is the most suitable, but transparent silicone and PU are prone to discoloration and will generally turn yellow after prolonged use. PVC pipes are not easily discolored, but they are prone to hardening. When running pipes, do not make 90 degree or 180 degree turns, as this will increase resistance and slow down the water flow. Try to use 45 degree or 90 degree slow bends for connection.
3. Water tank
It is better to choose a water column water tank for the water tank. The problem of draining bubbles from the water tank in the optical drive position is a big one, and if it cracks, it will have a significant impact, as the liquid is easily immersed in the hard drive. Good optical drive slot water tanks are generally expensive, and cheap optical drive slot water tanks are made by pasting and assembling cheap boards, and the quality is unreliable. The cylindrical water tank is integrally formed, with reliable technology and a relatively low price, ranging from three to four hundred yuan.
4. Water pump
DDC water pumps are widely used because they are high head pumps, making them easy to deal with resistance issues in water cooling systems and easy to maintain. DDC1 10W is the most abundant and the cheapest price, while DDC2 18W is suitable for multi-channel water cooling systems and is not recommended for players who are not familiar with water cooling.
5. Heat dissipation system
The most common specification for heat dissipation is 12CM, in addition to 14CM/18CM.
There are X1/X2/X3/X4 fans and X9 fans, but most players don't need that many. For the mainstream 12CM, X1 is 120 rows, X2 is 240 rows, and so on. In addition to fan specifications, the cold air ducts themselves should also be divided into thin ducts (single ducts), thick ducts (double ducts), and thick ducts (three ducts) according to the thickness of the ducts. Finally, there is the density of fins, with thin rows having the highest density, followed by thick rows and thick rows.
6. Cooling system
It is best to use copper for the heat dissipation system, as copper has the highest heat dissipation efficiency. If aluminum is used, not only will the heat dissipation effect be poor, but it will also easily corrode the water cooling system. Also, do not use the cold head of Nanqiao without surface treatment. In terms of coolant, it is usually prepared by the manufacturer. Do not mix it yourself or buy counterfeit brands of cold water at a low price, let alone use tap water.