This is something I have been wanting to try for a long time and right now the moment has come. My i7-6700K is OK with the Zalman CNPS10X Optima heatsink, max temperatures with the warm weather during gaming will see close to 70 Degrees C and that is with all the fans set to max RPM. What I am hoping for is a quieter running PC with cooler temperatures and better visuals.
To perform this upgrade I will also change the Zalman Z11 Plus case as it does not have any space for a radiator / pump, my choice is the BeQuiet Dark Base 700.
Full details here: https://www.bequiet.com/en/case/1203
As for the Thermaltake hardware I wanted to go for the bigger 280mm radiator and different fans so did not purchase a kit.
- Thermaltake Pacific RL280 Radiator
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002647
- Thermaltake Pacific PR15-D5 Reservoir/Pump Combo
http://www.thermaltake.com/Liquid_Cooler/Liquid_Cooler_/Pump_Reservoir/C_00002695/Pacific_PR15_D5/design.htm
- Thermaltake Pacific W1 CPU Water Block
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002577
- Arctic BioniX F140 white Fans
https://www.arctic.ac/uk_en/bionix-f140.html
For the pipework I will use 16mm plexi hardtube with a frosted finish, black metal fittings and clear (transparent) water coolant. I’ll update with my progress when everything arrives…