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You have mad skills. Ty for being one of the people who started watering cooling.

Also most aio use pumps (if the pump is on the CPU block) from the same manufacturer. If you want a better pump try ek block. They have an aio where the pump is on the rad. I think it is quieter.

I think he meant to say CPU block. Cpu blocks have a directional flow.

Define S? Great job modding it. I chickened out on mine and just ended up buying a new case. I miss it. Such a great case. Edit: oops just saw what case you used. Still a great mod job.

Haha it's funny because I'm raised on Fahrenheit but for PC's I got used to using Celsius. The struggle is real =(.

Since the 3x120mm or 2x140 will both be at the top. Either will be fine. One thing that may matter to you. Is the option of using the 2x120 in the front instead. I included a video that explains why. Regardless of which configuration you should I think the delta will be pretty small. I personally use a custom loop with a thick 360mm rad at the top and temps are good.

That's the case I'm using and I'm getting great temps but this guy has two 980s in there. JaysTwoCents used the evolv for a 2 x Titan X build and he mentioned heat issues because the case airflow wasnt good enough.

$560 for parts + shipping (excluding tools and the 3 fans). Extra expenses are heat gun ($20), extra PSU (optional $40), silicon insert kit ($20), cutting tools ($5-$15) and sandpaper ($3ish) are extra stuff you'll need.

Kk. 3x120 vs 2x140 should be very similar in cooling. There are other factors when it comes to rads but most doesn't apply to aio for example fin density (since almost all aio using the same one). As for thickness, the thick will provide more surface area for cooling but once again most aio uses similar thickness. Thickness also means more fan noise because it's harder to push air. I think the more important thing between the 3x120 vs 2x240 is case compatibility. I think more cases allow 2x240. So if you ever need a new case that's something to keep in mind.

280mm and 360mm AIO should do better than most air coolers. Also the better your cooler is, the hotter it makes your room. Basically a better cool that keeps your cpu cool is dumping that heat into the room. IMO if your planning on upgrading to ryzen soon anyway I'd wait for that and do the upgrade at the same time.

Hey I just finished my custom loop in that case with ek parts. See link below for pictures and a complete parts list. I have a 120mm vertical mount on the front and I'm using the top of the res + pump combo as an inlet. With a 360mm PE rad there's actually not a lot of space. I had to open the basement and lower the pump as far down as it can go. Anyway I hope this helps.

Oh sorry I missed that. It could be. The best thing to do is, if you happen to have a spare pump, pug that in to test you Mobo. But I know most people don't have that option.

Nice. I haven't personally used these but you should also consider the "Be Quiet" cases.

https://www.asus.com/us/Graphics-Cards/ROG-POSEIDON-GTX1080TI-P11G-GAMING/ I have an all copper water cooling loop. Does anyone know what metal the water tube on this card is made out of? thanks,

I think it is your pump (especially since you tried plugging it into different headers). If you're super handy and a big DIY type person you can try fixing it yourself for fun. BUT I would recommend RMA'ing if it is still in warranty.