Kit + Block Enough?

[TheMissxu]

Would a XSPC Raystorm 750 EX280 Watercooling Kit and a 290x waterblock work to cool a system?

 

I'm hoping to cool my 8350 and a future 290. I know, I know... Basically the hottest mid/high-end parts.

 

I'd like some input on whether or not I should get a 200mm rad. Also, where should I get the extra tubing and fittings for the GPU waterblock?

 

Thanks

[Altecice]

You know that the 8350 has the lowest temps of almost any processor at idle

[Deddie]

It will probably work, but I'd get the extra rad so you can run your fans at lower RPM.

[warmmilk]

being a slim rad, i'd add least 1 more 120 to it.  If you have space for a 200 then go for it...  

 

If you're interested, I can do some gaming with only the 2 fans on my ST30 running (see build specs in sig) and report back temps.  I know its a different cpu and gpu, but its 2 heat sources and a similarly sized rad.  Let me know if you wanna hear back on this. 

[airdeano]

Would a XSPC Raystorm 750 EX280 Watercooling Kit and a 290x waterblock work to cool a system?

 

I'm hoping to cool my 8350 and a future 290. I know, I know... Basically the hottest mid/high-end parts.

 

I'd like some input on whether or not I should get a 200mm rad. Also, where should I get the extra tubing and fittings for the GPU waterblock?

 

Thanks

 

no, for a CPU/GPU loop minimum is a 360x 60 to keep temperatures low and fan speeds

at a decent noise level tolerance. it'll be no where near close for fair temps and low noise.

 

you could get by with 2x 240x 60 radiators and possibly 2x 240x 45, but you'll bordering

on similar issues with fan noise and thermal performance.

[warmmilk]

so I tried it this out of curiosity.  2 nf-f12's at 1000 rpm pull on an 240 Alphacool ST30, fans on my other rads off. 

 

58 mins of AC4

max water temp 37-38*

max cpu temp (no OC) 50*

max gpu temp (stock classified clock, boost to 1136 iirc while playing AC4) 48*

also keep in mind that the EVGA Hydro waterblock is known to be a bit worse on cooling than most other waterblocks on the market.

 

so if you really wanna do it, its doable. But you'll wanna keep an eye on temps if you do.  If you have the space to add a 200mm rad to the mix I'd definitely do that

[airdeano]

so I tried it this out of curiosity.  2 nf-f12's at 1000 rpm pull on an 240 Alphacool ST30, fans on my other rads off. 

 

58 mins of AC4

max water temp 37-38*

max cpu temp (no OC) 50*

max gpu temp (stock classified clock, boost to 1136 iirc while playing AC4) 48*

also keep in mind that the EVGA Hydro waterblock is known to be a bit worse on cooling than most other waterblocks on the market.

 

so if you really wanna do it, its doable. But you'll wanna keep an eye on temps if you do.  If you have the space to add a 200mm rad to the mix I'd definitely do that

 

what kind of ambient?

[warmmilk]

what kind of ambient?

according to the temp probe that came with my lamptron FC5 thats inside my case on the wiring side as far from any heat source as I can get it, started out around 25 and was 29.x throughout most of it.  But I'm not sure how accurate that is...  not a controlled environment at all.  and the fans were pulling air from inside the case.

[TheMissxu]

@warmmilk

 

Of course your other radiators would still be affecting the temps even without fans, but those are still promising temps.

 

I might just grab the kit, block (sale ends today), and GPU (eventually, if prices go back down), and if temps (or sounds) are too high for my liking, I'll look for more radiators (although the 650D only has a spot for another 200mm or a tightly squeezed 120mm [with out modding]).

 

And thanks again! (I actually recognize your name @airdeano from different 650D topics even on Hardware Canucks' forum).

[warmmilk]

@warmmilk

 

Of course your other radiators would still be affecting the temps even without fans, but those are still promising temps.

 

I might just grab the kit, block (sale ends today), and GPU (eventually, if prices go back down), and if temps (or sounds) are too high for my liking, I'll look for more radiators (although the 650D only has a spot for another 200mm or a tightly squeezed 120mm [with out modding]).

 

thats true, but the kit is also a 280 vs the 240 I have, so that will work towards negating the non cooled rads...  I think with this kit plus a 200 you'll be fine.  With just this kit you'll have to keep an eye on temps if you're going for extended gaming sessions.  Also keep in mind that the 290 puts off more heat than a 780, but idk how a 8350 compares to a 4770

[GLiNTCH]

thats true, but the kit is also a 280 vs the 240 I have, so that will work towards negating the non cooled rads...  I think with this kit plus a 200 you'll be fine.  With just this kit you'll have to keep an eye on temps if you're going for extended gaming sessions.  Also keep in mind that the 290 puts off more heat than a 780, but idk how a 8350 compares to a 4770

 

Actually reading your thread started wondering if I should smack a 200 on the back of the front 200mm intake in my Phantom 820...hmmm 

[warmmilk]

Actually reading your thread started wondering if I should smack a 200 on the back of the front 200mm intake in my Phantom 820...hmmm 

 

if I had the option, I'd rather go with a standard size rad (120 or 140 multiples) cause then they're easily reusable if you decide to switch to a different case ever.  And 120 and 140 fans are also better.  I think the better fans will more than make up for the difference of slightly more surface area of a 280 rad over a 200.  just my 2 cents

[The Benjamins]

Would a XSPC Raystorm 750 EX280 Watercooling Kit and a 290x waterblock work to cool a system?

 

I'm hoping to cool my 8350 and a future 290. I know, I know... Basically the hottest mid/high-end parts.

 

I'd like some input on whether or not I should get a 200mm rad. Also, where should I get the extra tubing and fittings for the GPU waterblock?

 

Thanks

 

I did that, a 280mm rad is fine for ANY cpu and gpu combo. I have a 4770k and 290x on 1 280mm rad, and I have no heat issues. I have the one with the D5 pump. My OC is GPU 1175/1400 CPU 4.6Ghz, temps GPU 50c CPU 80c.

[GLiNTCH]

if I had the option, I'd rather go with a standard size rad (120 or 140 multiples) cause then they're easily reusable if you decide to switch to a different case ever.  And 120 and 140 fans are also better.  I think the better fans will more than make up for the difference of slightly more surface area of a 280 rad over a 200.  just my 2 cents

 

Very good point. Plus there might be some standard mounts for pumps/res to attach to those rads.