Production Aquanaut Basic/Extreme - Ultra Low Profile CPU Block & Pump Mount Combo

[Nouvolo]

Please note there definitely should not be any sloshy/bubbly noise from the loop if it is "fully" bled. If you still hear that, it is not fully bled. And as mentioned before in this thread, it can affect flow rate significantly (reduction by more than 20%). Having more angled fittings will definitely make it harder to get them bubbles out. As always, patience ?

 

[samyope]

Just received mine. Looks great.
Is this how the big oring should be installed though ?

 

[matador1182]

Mine arrived yesterday and the pump arrived today so here's my build

I moved to aquanaut from DC-LT combo, definitely see the extra water pressure in DDC, though it is noisy but not as annoying high pitch as DC-LT at high speed. Any suggestion to reduce DDC noise, I'm running it at 25-30% somewhat audible especially with water sloshing sound, I made sure to bleed it thoroughly for air bubbles but still hear water sloshing, is this normal? I also tried laying the pump flat and notice the sloshing sound stop. I'm using ek 3.2 DDC pwm

The fitting at the bottom is that a quick disconnect?

 

[duynguyenle]

The fitting at the bottom is that a quick disconnect?

Looks more like a bulkhead fill port to me

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[thelaughingman]

I have an Aquanaut on the way and both that fitting and an MCP50X. Will let you know how they fit

hey, have you got your Aquanaut? I'm interested in whether this stays below 55mm as I can get the Bitspower's equivalent locally ?

That wouldn't fit in 2 slot mode.

you meant 3-slot mode right?

 

[Goatee]

you meant 3-slot mode right?

Yeah, I did

 

[matador1182]

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Just received mine. Looks great.
Is this how the big oring should be installed though ?

I have the exact same question, just got mine. All the other orings are nice and tight except this one

 

[Qzrx]

hey, have you got your Aquanaut? I'm interested in whether this stays below 55mm as I can get the Bitspower's equivalent locally ?

I do, but it's on hold for now as I'm waiting for the retail unit for Winter One to arrive before I disassemble my current loop.

 

[thelaughingman]

I do, but it's on hold for now as I'm waiting for the retail unit for Winter One to arrive before I disassemble my current loop.

oh, that fitting is in your current loop? I'm waiting to do my loop also, no rush ?

 

[matador1182]

So I noticed the nickel coating on my cold plate was starting to flake a little bit near the mounting screws, and I want to play it safe

Could I use either EK supremacy MX or Supremacy Evo cold plates? Cause they are slightly different, I do believe mounting holes are the same:

EK-Supremacy MX Copper base

Replacement Copper base for EK-Supremacy MX CPU block.

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EK-Supremacy EVO Copper base

Replacement Copper base for EK-Supremacy EVO CPU water block.

www.ekwb.com

 

[ta22175]

hey, have you got your Aquanaut? I'm interested in whether this stays below 55mm as I can get the Bitspower's equivalent locally ?

I have mine in an Sliger SM580 which has a 55mm cooler clearance. With fittings installed, it is about 53-54mm (hard to measure when it is installed). The fittings I am using are an EK 8mm extender from the CPU block and a Koolance low-profile 90° adapter on top of that.

I have more details and pictures in my reddit post here:

 

[thelaughingman]

I have mine in an Sliger SM580 which has a 55mm cooler clearance. With fittings installed, it is about 53-54mm (hard to measure when it is installed). The fittings I am using are an EK 8mm extender from the CPU block and a Koolance low-profile 90° adapter on top of that.

I have more details and pictures in my reddit post here:

I think you misunderstood my question. It was specific to these fittings:
Bitspower G1/4" Deluxe White Q Plus-Rotary IG1/4"X4 Extender

Barrow Rotary Metalic Cube Tee - 4Way model: TX4T-A01

 

[ta22175]

I think you misunderstood my question. It was specific to these fittings:
Bitspower G1/4" Deluxe White Q Plus-Rotary IG1/4"X4 Extender

Barrow Rotary Metalic Cube Tee - 4Way model: TX4T-A01

You're right -- I read your question out of context, but I might be able to answer your actual question. I have the Bitspower quad adapter you pictured -- it will put the block above 55mm -- closer to 58mm

 

[Nouvolo]

Anybody tried those adjustable extenders? Given SFF tight spacing, maybe it's hard to connect really short distances. Seems these are quite useful.

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[thelaughingman]

You're right -- I read your question out of context, but I might be able to answer your actual question. I have the Bitspower quad adapter you pictured -- it will put the block above 55mm -- closer to 58mm

great! thanks for confirming. so that's 1 more option struck down for me haha

 

[Nouvolo]

BTW, if you guys have time appreciate if you could write some product reviews for this.

AMD AM4:

Nouvolo Aquanaut - CPU/Pump Water Block

Ultra low profile CPU/Pump water block optimized for space saving. It is well suited for small form factor (SFF) PC (sandwich style) cases. It mounts on top of the CPU serving as a CPU water block as well as a pump mount. It supports standard DDC (Laing compatible) pumps. Total height is only...

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Intel 115X:

Nouvolo Aquanaut - CPU/Pump Water Block

Ultra low profile CPU/Pump water block optimized for space saving. It is well suited for small form factor (SFF) PC (sandwich style) cases. It mounts on top of the CPU serving as a CPU water block as well as a pump mount. It supports standard DDC (Laing compatible) pumps. Total height is only...

www.nouvolo.com

 

[hwytodangerzone]

Can someone ELI5 the jet plate for me? Found out about this and ordered one last week, but I'm confused by the optional jet plate, and how I would decide if I needed to use it or not. Thanks!

 

[Crushader]

I'd at least give it a try. Maybe try to "sweep" from off to something above 50% and turn it off again.
Do this a few times and try some other methods you can come up with
Then let it run for 12 hours or so on around 70%, I personally wouldn't go as high as 100% on the ddc with such a short loop.
After that I usually shake the build and do the sweeping again to see if there is still something left.
Then run again for around 12h on higher pwm and close it up.

But maybe others can also chime in on this matter
I think I've even read something about bubbles getting stuck in the impeller here in this thread.

Did some more bleeding last 2 nights, about an hour to two hours each, just 'sweeping' between 100% to 0% to push the air bubbles out, got a lot of big ones out, I definitely see there are some air in the coolant as the pump goes, tiny bubbles surfaced. The pump isn't making the noise as much anymore, thanks a bunch!

 

[Nouvolo]

New screws, gradually included into new batches
- easier to install (for me)
- spring attached to the screw
- screw head smaller than previous thumbscrew
- screw with ridges for better gripping
- looks nice (for me ? )

 

[Gerold]

sweet! Will they be available separate?
I just got my Aquanaut this week and the screws are a little slippery