The Easiest Water Cooled PC (NOT Easy)
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The video presents a build challenge centered on creating the easiest water cooled PC using a Singularity Rafe case designed to simplify liquid cooling. The host lays out the concept of a high performance, near silent system built around a compact, all in one water cooling layout, while acknowledging the common pitfalls that can waste time or damage components. The plan is to assemble the system with hardline tubing inside the case within about an hour while showcasing the case's built in fluid distribution and reservoir features. The team lists the major components including an AMD Ryzen 9 3950x, an RTX 2080 Ti from Gigabyte that ships pre water cooled, and Ek Water Blocks radiators, CPU block, fittings and fans. They also mention storage and memory choices, such as a G Skill Trident Z Royale kit and aorus M.2 SSD, while noting the constraints of the mini-ITX motherboard and space for radiators. The video is punctuated by a running commentary on mounting decisions, RGB choices, and the variability of the build process as both hosts attempt to stay on schedule. The sponsor segment for Viewsonic introduces the Elite XG270 QG gaming monitor, highlighting its 1440p resolution, 165 Hz refresh rate, and strong color coverage, tying the hardware test bench to a practical, gaming oriented setup.
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Questions answered
- What hardware is used for the build in The Easiest Water Cooled PC?
- The build uses an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, an RTX 2080 Ti Aorus Extreme, Ek Water Blocks cooling components including the velocity CPU block and radiators, plus hardline tubing fittings, RGB fans, a Gigabyte PCIe graphics setup, and a mini ITX motherboard (Aorus X570 i Pro Wi-Fi) inside Singularity's Rafe case.
- What challenges do they encounter during the build?
- They face several issues including planning the loop layout, RGB wiring complexity, hardline bending constraints, bleed and leak testing, and space constraints in a compact case. They also deal with miscommunications about where components should go and a late realization about the pump placement and drain fittings.