<![CDATA[News]]> https://modmymods.com/news/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:46:46 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Valkyrie Price Drop: AIOs Now From $39.99]]> https://modmymods.com/news/valkyrie-price-drop/ .mg{--ink:#111;--muted:#555;--line:#e6e6e6;--soft:#f6f7f8;--accent:#0a58ca;max-width:820px;color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;line-height:1.65} .mg *{box-sizing:border-box} .mg p{margin:0 0 14px;color:#333;font-size:16px} .mg h2{font-size:24px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin:36px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-.2px} .mg a{color:var(--accent)!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-weight:600} .mg a:hover{text-decoration:underline!important} .mg-hero{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center;background:#111;color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:26px 28px;margin:6px 0 28px} .mg-hero img{width:190px;height:auto;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;flex:0 0 auto} .mg-hero .k{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#bbb;margin-bottom:6px} .mg-hero p{color:#eee;margin:0;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6} .mg-hero b{color:#fff} .mg-step{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;margin:36px 0 12px} .mg-step span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:#111;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex:0 0 auto} .mg-step h2{margin:0} .mg-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:14px 0 18px} .mg-card{display:block;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;background:#fff;transition:border-color .15s,box-shadow .15s} .mg-card:hover{border-color:#111;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.08);text-decoration:none!important} .mg-card small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;font-size:13px;margin-top:2px} .mg-card strong{color:var(--ink);font-size:16px} .mg-parts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(360px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:14px 0 18px} .mg-part{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;background:var(--soft)} .mg-part h3{font-size:16px;margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700} .mg-part p{font-size:15px;margin:0 0 8px;color:#444} .mg-tip{border-left:4px solid #111;background:var(--soft);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0} .mg-tip p{margin:0} .mg-cta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 22px;margin:34px 0 10px} .mg-cta p{margin:0} .mg a.mg-btn{display:inline-block;background:#111;color:#fff!important;border-radius:999px;padding:10px 20px;white-space:nowrap} .mg a.mg-btn:hover{background:#333;text-decoration:none!important} @media(max-width:640px){.mg-hero{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:20px}.mg-hero img{width:100%;max-width:260px}.mg-parts{grid-template-columns:1fr}.mg-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}.mg h2{font-size:21px}} .mg-prods{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(360px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:14px 0 18px} .mg-prod{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;background:#fff} .mg-prod>a{flex:0 0 96px;width:96px;display:block} .mg .mg-prod img{width:96px!important;height:96px!important;max-width:none!important;object-fit:contain} .mg-prod h3{font-size:16px;margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700} .mg-prod h3 a{color:var(--ink)!important} .mg-prod p{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:14px} .mg-price b{font-size:20px;color:var(--ink)} .mg-price s{color:#888;margin-left:6px} .mg-prod small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px} @media(max-width:640px){.mg-prods{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
Valkyrie Syn 360 LCD AIO
Valkyrie price drop

We need the shelf space for new stock, so every Valkyrie AIO, air cooler, case and fan we carry is marked down. AIOs now start at $39.99. Everything below is on our shelves and ships from us.

What's marked down

Valkyrie Syn 360 LCD AIO
Valkyrie Syn 240 LCD AIO
Valkyrie V360 Lite AIO
Valkyrie V240 Lite AIO
Valkyrie Jarn 360 AIO
Valkyrie VK02 Lite mid-tower case
Valkyrie Vind SL125 air cooler
Valkyrie Vind DL125 air cooler
Valkyrie Surge SL125 air cooler
Valkyrie X12 120mm ARGB fan

Valkyrie X12 120mm ARGB fan

$14.99 $20.99

Forward, White · Reverse, White

Out of stock right now: Forward, Black; Reverse, Black
Valkyrie V12 120mm ARGB fan

Prices and stock above were checked on the live product pages on October 2, 2026. Each product page always shows the current price and stock.

AIO or custom loop?

If you're weighing one of these AIOs against building a custom loop, our guide prices both side by side: AIO or Custom Loop? What Water Cooling Costs.

See every Valkyrie product we carry

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Alphacool VPP Apex D5 pump
The short answer

Pick a D5 for most loops: it is bigger, quiet at normal speeds and moves plenty of coolant. Pick a DDC when space is tight: it is much smaller and pushes harder through restrictive loops, but it runs warmer. Either one needs a top or reservoir made for that pump.

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D5 or DDC?

D5

Pump cores from $99.50 at ModMyMods

  • Larger, round pump
  • Quiet at the speeds most loops run
  • The usual pick with a tube reservoir
Shop D5 pumps

DDC

Pump cores from $69.50 at ModMyMods

  • Small and flat, fits compact cases
  • Strong pressure for loops with many blocks
  • Runs warmer, so give it airflow
Shop DDC pumps

Tops are not interchangeable. A D5 goes in a D5 top and a DDC goes in a DDC top. The same goes for reservoirs with a pump mount, so check the listing says D5 or DDC.

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Pumps we stock

Aquacomputer D5 Pump Core, $99.50

A straightforward D5 to drop into the top or reservoir of your choice.

Shop the D5 Pump Core

Watercool WCP D5-PWM, $117.95

A D5 your motherboard can speed up and slow down.

Shop the WCP D5-PWM

Laing DDC 4.2, $69.50

A compact DDC for small builds.

Shop the DDC 4.2

Alphacool DDC310 with top, $78.99

Comes with an Eisdecke top, ready to plumb in.

Shop the DDC310 Complete Edition

Prices checked September 2026.

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Pump and reservoir together

Most first loops use a combo: the pump sits in the bottom of the reservoir, so it is one part to mount and two fittings instead of four. Our starter loop in the cost guide uses the Alphacool Eisstation DDC, $99.99 with the pump included.

Pump and reservoir combos

D5 and DDC, pump included or ready for yours.

Shop combos

Distribution plates

Pump, reservoir and routing in one panel for a clean look.

Shop distro plates

Counting fittings for your pump setup? See How Many Fittings Does a Custom Loop Need?

Not sure which fits your case?
Send us your case and parts list and we will point you to the right pump.

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Alphacool HF 16/10mm compression fittings
The short answer

Two per component. Every block, radiator and pump/reservoir has an inlet and an outlet, and each one takes a compression fitting. A basic CPU loop needs 6. Add a GPU block and it is 8.

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Count your components

Write down every part the coolant flows through, then give each one two fittings.

CPU block2
GPU block2
Each radiator2
Pump and reservoir combo2
Separate pump and separate reservoir2 each
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Common loops

6
CPU loopCPU block, one radiator, pump/res combo
8
CPU and GPUBoth blocks, one radiator, pump/res combo
10
CPU and GPU, two radiatorsBoth blocks, two radiators, pump/res combo
12
Two radiators, separate pump and resBoth blocks, two radiators, pump, reservoir

Not sure what your loop needs? Our cost guide walks through a full parts list: AIO or Custom Loop? What Water Cooling Costs.

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Pick fittings that match your tubing

Compression fittings are sized to the tubing, so choose the tube first. For soft tubing we recommend 16/10mm (3/8" x 5/8"): it is the most flexible common size and the least prone to kinking. Building with hard tube? Use hard tube fittings that match the tube.

Alphacool HF six pack

Six 16/10mm compression fittings for $22.00, enough for a CPU loop.

Shop the six pack

Barrow, $3.75 each

Buy exactly the number you counted.

Shop Barrow fittings

Alphacool Apex Grip six pack

A premium fitting for show builds, $53.99 for six.

Shop Apex Grip

All 16/10mm fittings

Every brand and finish we carry for this size.

Shop 16/10mm compression fittings

Prices checked September 2026. Tubing: ModMyMods 16/10mm clear, $1.25 a foot (sold by the foot).

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Extras that make the build easier

These thread in between a port and its compression fitting, so they do not change your count.

Tight corner?

Rotary adapters turn the fitting so the tube runs where you need it.

90 degree · 45 degree

Want to drain it later?

Put a valve at the lowest point of the loop.

Shop G1/4 valves

Pull parts without draining?

Quick disconnects let you remove a radiator or graphics card with the loop still full.

Shop quick disconnects

A port you are not using?

Close it with a stop plug.

Shop stop plugs

Want us to count it for you?
Send us your parts list and we will tell you exactly what fittings to order.

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Watercool HEATKILLER IV BASIC CPU water block
The short answer

An all-in-one (AIO) cooler is the cheapest, simplest way to water cool a CPU: one sealed box, from $39.99. A custom loop built from parts starts around $316 for a CPU loop and about $576 with a current-gen GPU block. The loop costs more, and in return it cools your graphics card, lets you pick every part, and grows with your build.

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AIO or custom loop?

AIO cooler

$39.99 to $374.99 at ModMyMods

  • Pump, block and radiator in one sealed unit
  • Installs like an air cooler, nothing to fill
  • Cools the CPU only
Shop AIO coolers

Custom loop

From about $316 for a CPU loop

  • Every part picked separately
  • Cools the CPU and the graphics card
  • Add radiators or blocks later
Start with a CPU block

Want the middle ground? Alphacool Eisbaer AIOs are built to expand: one hose has a quick-lock, so you can add a GPU block or another radiator later with the Eisbaer Quick-Connect Extension Kit. Try the Eisbaer 360.

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What a starter custom loop costs

A real CPU loop, every part in stock at ModMyMods:

CPU block: HEATKILLER IV BASIC (Intel) or (AMD AM4/AM5)$91.75
Radiator: Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 360mm$83.99
Pump and reservoir: Alphacool Eisstation DDC with pump$99.99
Tubing: ModMyMods 16/10mm (3/8" x 5/8"), 6 feet (sold by the foot)$7.50
6 compression fittings: Alphacool HF six pack$22.00
Coolant: ModMyMods ModWater Clear, 1 liter$10.50
Total$315.73

Prices checked September 2026.

What about fans? A 360mm radiator takes three 120mm fans. Reuse your case fans, or pick up a set of 120mm fans.

3

Adding your graphics card

Water blocks for current cards run $249.99 to $624.99 at ModMyMods. Add two more compression fittings and a couple of feet of tubing, and a CPU plus GPU loop comes to about $576. Bigger loops usually add radiator space as well.

The block has to match your exact card. Our guide shows how to check: How to water cool a GPU.

4

Where to save, where to spend

Save on tubing and fittings

Our house 16/10mm tubing is $1.25 a foot, and Barrow compression fittings are $3.75 each.

Shop compression fittings

Spend on radiator space

More radiator means quieter fans for the same heat. A thicker or second radiator is the upgrade most loops grow into.

Shop radiators

Tight routing?

90 degree fittings make it easier to run tubing in a crowded case.

Shop 90 degree fittings

Want color?

Swap the clear coolant for a colored one, same loop.

Shop colored coolant

Want us to check your parts list?
Send it over and we will make sure it all fits together.

Ask us
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Alphacool Core RTX 5090 full-cover GPU water block
The short answer

To water cool a graphics card, swap its air cooler for a full-cover water block made for your exact card, then connect it to a loop: a pump and reservoir, a radiator, tubing, compression fittings and coolant. The step people get wrong is the block. It has to match your card's board, not just the GPU chip.

1

Check which water block fits your card

A GPU water block is machined for one circuit board layout. Two RTX 5090s from different brands, or even two models from the same brand, can use different boards, so "fits RTX 5090" is never enough on its own. Match the brand and the exact model name printed on your card's box, for example "MSI GeForce RTX 5080 SUPRIM SOC" or "Sapphire NITRO+ RX 9070 XT".

Some blocks cover more than one card when the manufacturer shares a board between models. That is why you will see blocks listed for both an RTX 5080 and an RTX 5070 Ti of the same series.

Every current GPU category has a fitment table at the top. Find your card, and it shows every block that fits:

RTX 5090Water block fitment table RTX 5080Water block fitment table RTX 5070 TiWater block fitment table RTX 5070Water block fitment table RX 9070 XT / RX 9070Water block fitment table All GPU water blocksEvery block we carry
2

Everything else a GPU loop needs

Radiator

Gets the heat out of the coolant.

Shop radiators

Pump and reservoir

A pump/reservoir combo is the simplest way to cover both.

Shop pump and reservoir combos

Tubing

We recommend 16/10mm (3/8" x 5/8") soft tubing. It is the most flexible common size and the least prone to kinking.

Shop 16/10mm tubing

Compression fittings

Two per component. A simple GPU-only loop with a block, a radiator and a pump/reservoir combo needs 6.

Shop 16/10mm compression fittings

Coolant

Clear or colored, whichever suits your build.

Clear coolant  ยท  Colored coolant

Tight routing?

90 degree fittings make it easier to get tubing in and out of a block near the side panel.

Shop 90 degree fittings
3

Kit or parts?

If you would rather buy one box, a GPU water cooling kit bundles the loop hardware. Building from parts lets you pick the block for your exact card and size the radiator to your case.

Can I cool my CPU in the same loop? Yes. Add a CPU water block and two more compression fittings, and it runs on the same pump, radiator and coolant. Bigger loops usually add radiator space as well.

Not sure which block fits your card?
Send us the exact model name and we will tell you.

Ask us
]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:21:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ModMyMods Custom PSU Cable Extensions]]> https://modmymods.com/news/CustomExtensions/ ustom PSU Cable Extensions ARE HERE!

 

 

That's right you lucky ducks, we have finally risen to the occasion and are offering fully custom sleeved cable extensions at ModMyMods! Sure it was a long time coming but now you can fully express your creativity without all the fuss of sleeving your existing cable set!


With a variety of colors, cable types and length options to choose, your build can look exactly the way you want it to every time! Whether you're looking for a full set of extensions or just a single cable, we have you covered!


Looking for a custom pattern? No worries! Our helpful and brilliant technicians will work with you to make sure that your sleeved cables are to your liking before we set to making them!

 

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:23:26 +0000 <![CDATA[WE'RE GOING TO PAX EAST 2020]]> https://modmymods.com/news/PAXEAST2020/
 
Yes fantastic people, it's true! We will be making our pilgrimage to merry old Boston this year for PAX East. Although we won't be manning our own booth this year, we will be hanging out with our good buddies from AORUS, VIPER GAMING, CORSAIR and EVGA with a few of our latest and greatest builds on display!
 
We are so excited to show off some of our freshest and most succulent builds to all of you. Be sure to stop by our buddy's booths and take a long and uncomfortable look at these beauties!

We will have a few guys from the mod crew at each booth to answer any questions you might have, talk about PC Mods in general, or get into a hostile political debate with you!

Either way, we can't wait!

If you want to meet up with us, please shoot us a email at Social@ModMyMods.com!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE:
DUE TO A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF OUR TEAM'S ATTENDANCE TO THE SHOW, DELAYS MAY OCCUR IN PRODUCT SHIPMENT AND ORDER PROCESSING.
We appreciate your patience at this time.
Please don't call and yell at us until we get back.

Love,
The Mod Crew
 
 
]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:24:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ModWater Premium Coolant Now Available!]]> https://modmymods.com/news/modwater/  
 
 
We are thrilled to announce that our long-awaited PC coolant MODWATER is finally available!
ModWater is exactly what its name suggests:
A coolant specifically designed for PC water-cooling systems.
It starts with only the best: Water purified by our professionally designed in-house water purification/de-ionization system. We have refined our process to produce the most pure, unadulterated coolant to protect your system.
 
 
 
FEATURES:
 
Non-Toxic Formula (Pet & Human Safe)
 Biocide / Fungicide (New Formula for Extreme Cooling)
Corrosion + Protection
Protects ALL Metals used in current cooling systems
PETG Tubing Compatible
Anti-Freeze Protection (-5°C / 23°F)
Neutral pH: 6 – 8
3 Year Shelf Life

 

All Modwater is hand tested to ensure of its low-conductivity before every batch. We are proud to say that ModWater is guaranteed at the time of bottling to never exceed 0.05 ppm (parts per million) of total dissolved solids!
That makes it one of the purest and highest-quality PC coolants out there!

A unique blend of additives was formulated to provide the highest protection for your investment. The non-toxic formula combines anti-corrosion properties with biocide and fungicide to stay clear and beautiful, while protecting the components in your system from degrading over time.

Our goal was to design a coolant that we as PC modification enthusiasts would want to use in our own systems.
USA-made ModWater has been in development for over a year, and the ModMyMods Team is proud and excited to share our tried and tested end product with the community that we love.

 

ModWater is available in Pure-Clear, and several UV-Reactive colors including: Red-UV, Green-UV, Blue-UV, and Clear-UV (Blue base UV).

 

You can check out all of our ModWater Products Here!

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:28:24 +0000 <![CDATA[We Want To See YOU At CES 2020!]]> https://modmymods.com/news/CES_2020_SIGNUP/

CES is only a few short weeks away and we want to see you there!
If you would like to see us and all the awesome stuff we've got, be sure to schedule an appointment by sending us an email at Social@modmymods.com

 

As always we will be bringing with us some of our latest and greatest PC builds to inspire you. This year we are pleased to announce that we'll have #TheGreenMachine - #TheCleanMachine #TreeOfWife & #GoneFishin proudly on display for your viewing pleasure.

 

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:24:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ModMyMods LAN Party Live Stream]]> https://modmymods.com/news/LAN_2019_STREAM/

IT'S ALMOST HERE:
The 2019 ModMyMods
LAN Party Live Stream
Join us on Twitch.tv/ModMyMods for a chance to win awesome prizes!

 

That's right! We are going to be live streaming our company LAN party this Saturday from 6:00pm ~ 12:00pm!

Join us on Twitch.tv/ModMyMods and join us as we play through a veritable plethora of games with Big Kevin and the rest of the ModMyMods Crew!

BUT WAIT! We aren't just streaming the games we play on twitch, we will be streaming the ENTIRE LAN party. Big Kevin set us up "Big-Brother" style with cameras all over the warehouse so you can stare at us as we play video games. You know... Because.... You might like that.

We will also be hosting special guests and giving away a hot fresh prize every hour! And don't worry, these prizes aren't crappy stress balls or bottle opener keychains. We're talking water cooling parts and PC accessories at the peak of freshness.

So come by and watch as we play some cool games, hang out with some cooler special guests, give away some awesome prizes and even compete in an NBA Jam Tournament on Skelly-J!

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