concept: diagonalmod: is this enough cooling?

[darkspeedy26]

Hello everyone

 

Recently i made a concept 3D drawing of everything diagonal in my case found here link to concept layout topic.

 

As i have no experience with watercooling, but wanting to have an awesome build, i need some directions of you guys

 

The purpose of this mod would be to keep (or improve a little) my OC on my cpu and gpu. It does not HAVE to be overkill, maybe a little headroom is enough.

specs of system would be the same as my signature:

-cpu: i5-3570k 3,4ghz @ 4.3GHz

-gpu: msi twinfrozr gaming gtx770 @ 1254MHz

-mobo: msi z77a-g43 giving autovoltages + 0.06 volt (i cant set it solid or more on this mobo because safety updates  )

-psu: 650w (antec platinum) is this enough?

-ram: not overclocked 1600Mhz 16gigs low profile ram as in picturespoiler below: do i need watercooled ram?

-1 harddrive, 2 ssds, no optical disk ofc...

 

cooling specs (please post suggestions/recommendations):

i wanted to limit myself to one brand ( in this case EK, as drawn in the 3D files by me, although you could suggest other brands such as xspc)

 

- rad: EK-CoolStream RAD XTC (280)

- cpu block: EK-Supremacy Clean CSQ - Acetal

- ram: currently i have 1600mhz 16gigs low profile ram, idk if i want to watercool it, considering the extra cost as i dont want to OC it.

- pump/reservoir: EK-DCP 4.0 X-RES (incl. pump)

- hard tubing (i think im up for the task  :lol:, it looks to perfect in the 3D drawing)

 

i am a bit worried about the cooling of my mobo itself ( msi z77a-g43 ) , such as its chipset, and mosfets/regulators, but i could not find universal mosfet blocks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please comment and suggest things,

thanks 

[Jvagle875]

How are you going to plug stuff in?

[darkspeedy26]

How are you going to plug stuff in?

plugging what stuff in?

 

edit: if you mean monitors,... then i was thinking about connecting my monitors and internet inside my case (i dont unplug them every month so...) they would be connected inside my case. For usb devices and audio: i would make extenders to some places around my case i guess.

Edited January 26, 2014 by darkspeedy26

[Jvagle875]

plugging what stuff in?

 

edit: if you mean monitors,... then i was thinking about connecting my monitors and internet inside my case (i dont unplug them every month so...) they would be connected inside my case. For usb devices and audio: i would make extenders to some places around my case i guess.

Ahh that would be pretty cool to see. If this comes to fruition there better be a build log.

[darkspeedy26]

Ahh that would be pretty cool to see. If this comes to fruition there better be a build log.

 

Sure, but it would,'t be before this summer to start... if i would ever start

[Prophet of Entropy]

a 280mm rad is plenty for a cpu only loop.

[darkspeedy26]

a 280mm rad is plenty for a cpu only loop.

it would be cpu + gpu block (not full cover) as seen in the 3th and 4th drawing in the 2nd spoiler. would a 280 rad be enough?

Edited January 26, 2014 by darkspeedy26

[darkspeedy26]

bump. do i need a 420rad or a 280rad for cpu + gpu together?

[warmmilk]

280 would be enough for cpu+gpu, but you will prolly have to run your fans a bit faster than typical for a watercooled build.  that being said it will still be quieter than an aircooled card under load.

[darkspeedy26]

280 would be enough for cpu+gpu, but you will prolly have to run your fans a bit faster than typical for a watercooled build.  that being said it will still be quieter than an aircooled card under load.

ok thanks