$2800 Watercooled PC

[MattP123]

Here's the first option, but I don't know where to place the pump so..: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MattP123/saved/4qiB

 

Here's the second option, it is more expensive but I like that the case has more room for radiators and a place for the pump: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MattP123/saved/4ruu

 

Let me know what you think or if I should change anything.

 

Thanks

[Evostatic343]

Here's the first option, but I don't know where to place the pump so..: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MattP123/saved/4qiB

 

Here's the second option, it is more expensive but I like that the case has more room for radiators and a place for the pump: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MattP123/saved/4ruu

 

Let me know what you think or if I should change anything.

 

Thanks

both ook good but if it were me id go 900d

[MrBucket101]

EVGA makes hydro editions of both the 780 and 780TI. The block on these is pretty good, and you can save some money buying it with the block already installed.

 

Since you're only installing 2 rads, then I think the 750D would be a good option.

 

BUT, if you ever plan on installing another 780/TI, then you would probably be "happier" with the 900D as you can easily mount 2 additional 480mm rads, and an additional 120mm (480+240 in the basement, 480mm in the roof, 360mm up front, and the 120 on the exhaust)

 

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=03G-P4-2789-KR

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=03G-P4-3789-KR  <<< way better for water cooling/overclocking

 

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=03G-P4-2889-KR  <<< ^^^

As for the temps, w/ my 3770k @ 1.305V, and my 780TI @ 1.3V, the CPU doesn't exceed 75C, and my GPU 45C. I've got 45mm thick 360mm and 240mm, w/ push/pull on both. So somewhere around there is what you should expect. But I also live in a converted attic w/ no AC...so you should be better than me lol

[MattP123]

EVGA makes hydro editions of both the 780 and 780TI. The block on these is pretty good, and you can save some money buying it with the block already installed.

 

Since you're only installing 2 rads, then I think the 750D would be a good option.

 

BUT, if you ever plan on installing another 780/TI, then you would probably be "happier" with the 900D as you can easily mount 2 additional 480mm rads, and an additional 120mm (480+240 in the basement, 480mm in the roof, 360mm up front, and the 120 on the exhaust)

 

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=03G-P4-2789-KR

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=03G-P4-3789-KR  <<< way better for water cooling/overclocking

 

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=03G-P4-2889-KR  <<< ^^^

As for the temps, w/ my 3770k @ 1.305V, and my 780TI @ 1.3V, the CPU doesn't exceed 75C, and my GPU 45C. I've got 45mm thick 360mm and 240mm, w/ push/pull on both. So somewhere around there is what you should expect. But I also live in a converted attic w/ no AC...so you should be better than me lol

The Corsair 900d has three rads in it and I was thinking that I might get a second 780. Also the EVGA block isn't cheaper it is $720 for the 780 and $630 if I did it myself...

[MrBucket101]

The Corsair 900d has three rads in it and I was thinking that I might get a second 780. Also the EVGA block isn't cheaper it is $720 for the 780 and $630 if I did it myself...

you're comparing a dual classified card, to a reference design card.

 

The classified versions have dual bios, the voltage unlocked, more power delivery, and more VRMs. Plus they're binned higher. On water you can easily expect 1300MHz from the card.

 

Due to the 40$ sale on the 780 classified atm, you literally end up saving $40 over the hydro copper version. 540+140=680. Bad marketing by the EVGA reps if u ask me.

 

So you were right, it is cheaper to do it yourself, but not by much as much as you stated.