Should I watercool SLI 780ti classified cards?

[aduman]

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about doing this. Can someone give me an estimate for the expenses? Case is an Enthoo Luxe. Thanks!

Btw, should I do it?

[askmax]

Nice case, and TBH there isn't really a need to watercool them but if you want to anyway probably at least 300 dollars.

[aduman]

Nice case, and TBH there isn't really a need to watercool them but if you want to anyway probably at least 300 dollars.

 

But they are classified's? I wouldn't consider this if they were normal factory oc'ed cards but in this case I might as well do it if it's worth it. 300-500 dollars I can probably afford.

 

I've heard people going up to 1400-1500Mhz range with these underwater...

 

Btw, watercooling is really nice for me because of ambient temps, they can be really high here time to time and when you add the PC's heat to that you end up gaming in an oven. Watercooling would be amazing for this purpose I think, if the dissipated amount of heat is not the same.

[Benbinbeen]

If you have the dough to do it, go for it. It isn't going to hurt anything and they will look great.

[Anthony10]

Probably around $1000 because 2 good GPU blocks alone will cost $300. I would guesstimate $850.

[aduman]

Probably around $1000 because 2 good GPU blocks alone will cost $300. I would guesstimate $850.

 

Holy balls! Can I skimp on anything to at least make it better than air-cooling? I can slowly add more rads etc. maybe?

[aduman]

If you have the dough to do it, go for it. It isn't going to hurt anything and they will look great.

 

How far can I go with these on air? Just a wild guess if possible. I had to get these ones as they were the only 780ti's in stock in where I live at the time of purchase.

[Faceman]

Holy balls! Can I skimp on anything to at least make it better than air-cooling? I can slowly add more rads etc. maybe?

What components are you looking to water cool? 1 CPU and 2x GPUs?  You are probably looking at $800 minimum.

[aduman]

What components are you looking to water cool? 1 CPU and 2x GPUs?  You are probably looking at $800 minimum.

Just want to take advantage of the cards, unlocking their full potential. CPU is currently cooled by an H90.

[Faceman]

Just want to take advantage of the cards, unlocking their full potential.

So just 2x GPUs?  Probably looking at $600-$700.

 

You could achieve good results going with a G10 + X31 for both GPUs and it will only cost you ~$200.  Or do it to just 1 of the two, whichever runs more hot.  I think it is the top card in SLI configurations that runs hotter?  I'm not sure, if someone could confirm this please.

[aduman]

So just 2x GPUs?  Probably looking at $600-$700.

 

You could achieve good results going with a G10 + X31 for both GPUs and it will only cost you ~$200.  Or do it to just 1 of the two, whichever runs more hot.  I think it is the top card in SLI configurations that runs hotter?  I'm not sure, if someone could confirm this please.

 

I can confirm that. I might as well stay with ACX cooling for now. But I've got my eyes on water-cooling, will definitely upgrade in the near future. But if better upgrades for the same amount of money appears out of nowhere, then I'll have to reconsider my decision.

[BaSkA]

You could buy two of these for 250$, this for $80 and some tubing, fittings, etc.

 

At least 400$, maybe more if you get top quality stuff.

 

 

This post might help, not sure!

[askmax]

I can confirm that. I might as well stay with ACX cooling for now. But I've got my eyes on water-cooling, will definitely upgrade in the near future. But if better upgrades for the same amount of money appears out of nowhere, then I'll have to reconsider my decision.

You could also fit some g10 krakens on them, not a bad idea if I may say so myself if you have a spot for the rads in your case.

[bear5532]

But they are classified's? I wouldn't consider this if they were normal factory oc'ed cards but in this case I might as well do it if it's worth it. 300-500 dollars I can probably afford.

 

I've heard people going up to 1400-1500Mhz range with these underwater...

 

Btw, watercooling is really nice for me because of ambient temps, they can be really high here time to time and when you add the PC's heat to that you end up gaming in an oven. Watercooling would be amazing for this purpose I think, if the dissipated amount of heat is not the same.

i wouldn't skimp on anything.  if you are going to take the enthusiast  path and watercool you may as well do it right.  if you skimp on fittings or clamps and you get a leak and fry $1000 of graphics card you didnt really save much did you.   As far as your ambient temps are concerned...if will only make the ambient temp hotter.  the whole point of water cooling is to take MORE heat from the cpu, gpu, whatever component you are watercooling and transfer it to the water.  the hot water goes to the radiator where the heat from the hot/warm water is dissipated into the air instead of the copper/aluminum fins of a air cooler into the air.  the reason the component is going from ~80c to ~40c is because MORE of the heat is going into the air.  if you are water cooling to make your room cooler you are going to have a bad time.  

[aduman]

i wouldn't skimp on anything.  if you are going to take the enthusiast  path and watercool you may as well do it right.  if you skimp on fittings or clamps and you get a leak and fry $1000 of graphics card you didnt really save much did you.   As far as your ambient temps are concerned...if will only make the ambient temp hotter.  the whole point of water cooling is to take MORE heat from the cpu, gpu, whatever component you are watercooling and transfer it to the water.  the hot water goes to the radiator where the heat from the hot/warm water is dissipated into the air instead of the copper/aluminum fins of a air cooler into the air.  the reason the component is going from ~80c to ~40c is because MORE of the heat is going into the air.  if you are water cooling to make your room cooler you are going to have a bad time.  

 

Thanks for the explanation, this was exactly what I was looking for.

[aduman]

You could buy two of these for 250$, this for $80 and some tubing, fittings, etc.

 

At least 400$, maybe more if you get top quality stuff.

 

 

This post might help, not sure!

I've already read that post and thanks for the suggestions. I don't ever want to skimp on fittings and tubing. Blocks will be from EK, I'm not sure about the pump or reservoir but radiators can be from anywhere that you guys trust. Waiting for the suggestions if you don't mind, hitting' the bed now! Thanks for all the help guys.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about doing this. Can someone give me an estimate for the expenses? Case is an Enthoo Luxe. Thanks!

Btw, should I do it?

 

Watercooling those bad boys is totally worth it. Why get two of the most powerful single GPU gaming cards (at the moment) that come with a dual BIOS specifically for overclocking if you're not gonna water cool and overclock them to the heavens? 

 

Only catch  is that you're looking at about $600 - $850.

[Mindtrick]

I am in the process of doing this with two EVGA 780ti Dual Classifieds as well. Only blocks available are from EK, and they are not full length blocks. No biggie other than the asthetics. I am also cooling my CPU, and am already in for around $1500 (definitely overkill). I'm doing hardline acrylic, with bitspower fittings. I have already decided to down size my plan from two loops to one. If you go this route, please do your homework first. I have twice had to order additional parts I had previously overlooked, which is extending the crap out of this build. It is very frustrating, but hopefully well worth it. Good luck!

[aduman]

I am in the process of doing this with two EVGA 780ti Dual Classifieds as well. Only blocks available are from EK, and they are not full length blocks. No biggie other than the asthetics. I am also cooling my CPU, and am already in for around $1500 (definitely overkill). I'm doing hardline acrylic, with bitspower fittings. I have already decided to down size my plan from two loops to one. If you go this route, please do your homework first. I have twice had to order additional parts I had previously overlooked, which is extending the crap out of this build. It is very frustrating, but hopefully well worth it. Good luck!

 

Thanks for the input! Good luck to you too, hope it all ends up well for you man. I'll have to stay with air-cooling now.

[aduman]

Watercooling those bad boys is totally worth it. Why get two of the most powerful single GPU gaming cards (at the moment) that come with a dual BIOS specifically for overclocking if you're not gonna water cool and overclock them to the heavens? 

 

Only catch  is that you're looking at about $600 - $850.

 

I had to get these because they were the only 780tis available at the moment of purchase. My 590 broke so I just got them. I'll have to think about this a little. I'm also in the market for a new monitor and that is making the deciding part even tougher.