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Hey guys, I was asking myself if it would be worth it to make a waterloop through my gpu. I currently have a h220x from swiftec, which has a really good pump. I will receive my 980ti strix within 2 days but i thought to myself that i could change it for a reference and make it watercooled. So the final question how much would a waterloop cost, looking at a gpu waterblock, etc. and is it worth it.

 

ps i have a H440 case

My budget is like 980ti strix - 980ti reference, around 130 euros

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I would do a custom loop. If you have the budget then it should definitely be worth it.

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I would do a custom loop. If you have the budget then it should definitely be worth it.

How much money would i be looking at. My budget is like 980ti strix - 980ti reference   sooo like my budget would be 100-150 euros

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How much money would i be looking at. My budget is like 980ti strix - 980ti reference   sooo like my budget would be 100-150 euros

not enough 

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like 700 - 1000$ for a good one

Nonsense. You can get a decent dual card setup from someone like EK for around $400-$700. (Its still a lot) If you spend $1000, then its at the point where its like "why", but you know, people do it anyways. 

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It is only worth it if you are planning on overclocking it a lot AND you need it to be quiet. Note that the Strix card is already very quiet and decently overclockable on its cooler. Youre looking at spending at least $150-250 on everything necessary to do a proper custom loop if you're starting from scratch.

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How much money would i be looking at. My budget is like 980ti strix - 980ti reference   sooo like my budget would be 100-150 euros

Yeah you need a LOT more than that.

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It is only worth it if you are planning on overclocking it a lot AND you need it to be quiet. Note that the Strix card is already very quiet and decently overclockable on its cooler. Youre looking at spending at least $150-250 on everything necessary to do a proper custom loop if you're starting from scratch.

I already have the pump from a swiftech h220x, this is a decent pump i hear. The only thing i need is like a 980ti waterblock and some pipes right?

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I already have the pump from a swiftech h220x, this is a decent pump i hear. The only thing i need is like a 980ti waterblock and some pipes right?

You would need the GPU water block, 2 fittings, and some more tubing.

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@spartaman64 , how did you get that number?

sorry didnt see that you already have a swifttech then it doable for like 250$

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@Interfectorem  How much would that be?

A GPU waterblock from EK is usually around $130 USD, two fittings is around $15, tubing would be around $10. EK is based in Slovenia so I think they could ship to the Netherlands, though I'm not sure, I would contact them.

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A GPU waterblock from EK is usually around $130 USD, two fittings is around $15, tubing would be around $10. EK is based in Slovenia so I think they could ship to the Netherlands, though I'm not sure, I would contact them.

they can, also i have local companies selling it. the waterblock costs 100 euros, can you give me the links of the fittings and tubing, im not known with this tech

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I doubt you will be able to get parts that can cope with a cpu and a 980ti for just 150 eur.

 

I have a fairly basic loop (240mm rad) and it is around 300 eur. None of my parts were needlessly fancy, and expensive either...

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I doubt you will be able to get parts that can cope with a cpu and a 980ti for just 150 eur.

 

I have a fairly basic loop (240mm rad) and it is around 300 eur. None of my parts were needlessly fancy, and expensive either...

I have a h220x watercooler, which means i already have a cooler and a rad.

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I have a h220x watercooler, which means i already have a cooler and a rad.

If the inbuilt pump is enough then it would just be a matter of getting the 4 fittings, tubing, and the gpu block.

 

240mm rads are the bare min for a cpu and a gpu loop, so it might be on the warmer side for water cooling.

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If the inbuilt pump is enough then it would just be a matter of getting the 4 fittings, tubing, and the gpu block.

 

240mm rads are the bare min for a cpu and a gpu loop, so it might be on the warmer side for water cooling.

How much maintenance does it need?

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How much maintenance does it need?

Not much. If you get proper coolant/ distilled water and the proper kill coils, then you can have it for quite a long time before replacing the fluids.

 

other than that, you have the normal dust removal from the radiator.

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@spartaman64  ek waterblock titanx is like 110 euro how much would the tubing and the fitting be?

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A EK Titan X water block can be have for €102,7 at Afuture. Plus a few fittings and tubing. Fitting is like €5 a piece. €150 will just make it. 

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Not much. If you get proper coolant/ distilled water and the proper kill coils, then you can have it for quite a long time before replacing the fluids.

 

other than that, you have the normal dust removal from the radiator.

Wont i need a bigger resevoir or an extra rad? and what are kill coils?

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http://www.frozencpu.com/products/26063/ex-blc-1934/Alphacool_NexXxoS_GPX_Nvidia_Geforce_GTX_980_M01_Liquid_Cooling_Block_w_Backplate_11193.html?tl=g30c311s2312&id=aB5NbCeF gpu water block 99.99

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15664/ex-rad-373/Alphacool_NexXxoS_ST30_Full_Copper_Slim_Profile_Dual_120mm_Radiator.html?tl=g30c95s160 54.99 radiator

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15236/ex-tub-1210/Alphacool_G14_Thread_38_10mm_ID_FatBoy_Barb_-_Chrome.html?tl=g30c407s1029 fittings x4 11.96

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2121/ex-mis-01/38_ID_-_12OD_PVC_Clear_Tubing.html?tl=g30c99 tubing 2$

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