$500 DIY Water Cooled PC Challenge - Scrapyard Wars Episode 2d
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linustechtips.com Scrapyard Wars has been taken up a notch. We built $300 PCs in 2 days last time, and this time we want to build $300 PCs in 3 days… but we have to liquid cool them.. without using ANY off the shelf water cooling components. Strap on, cuz dis gun be good! Pricing & discussion: linustechtips.com Support us: linustechtips.com Join our community forum: bit.ly twitter.com @LinusTech Voice Over provided by: Rooster @ twitter.com Title: Laszlo - Closer Video Link: youtube.com Beatport Download Link: pro.beatport.com Label Channel: youtube.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com
The episode opens with a quick recap of the Scrapyard Wars plan, where the team is focused on building a $500 PC with a custom water‑cooled system. The crew discusses sourcing copper tubing, a copper plate, and a Dremel tool to shape the coil, while also planning a case modification to fit the water block and GPU. They spend the first five minutes cutting and fitting the copper coil, drilling holes, and setting up the reservoir for the water cooling loop. In the second half, the team moves into the actual build phase: they cut the CPU water block, design a silicone seal, and plan the routing of the coil around the power supply and GPU. The crew also discusses the layout of the case, the placement of the reservoir, and the final adjustments needed to ensure a tight seal and efficient heat transfer. By the end of the episode, the team has a working prototype of the water‑cooled PC, ready for benchmarking and further refinement.
Viewers praise the team’s enthusiasm and the practical approach to DIY water cooling. Comments highlight John’s skill and the community’s support, with several users noting the project’s budget‑friendly nature and the potential for future challenges. The overall sentiment is positive, with a high like count and a few replies indicating strong engagement.
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Questions answered
- What materials were used for the copper coil in the water cooling system?
- Copper tubing, a copper plate, and a Dremel tool were used to shape and fit the coil.
- How was the case modified to accommodate the water block?
- The crew drilled holes and cut the case to fit the reservoir, coil, and GPU, ensuring a tight seal around the CPU.
- What was the main goal of the second half of the episode?
- To cut the CPU water block, design a silicone seal, and route the coil around the power supply and GPU.
- How did the team plan to benchmark the finished PC?
- They intend to benchmark the PC after completing the water cooling loop and final adjustments, ensuring efficient heat transfer and performance.