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Hi!
I've picked up an interest in watercooling and since I will not be changing components in a while I was wondering is this will be enough?

Specs:
Gtx 680 stock
i5 3570k
Asrock Z77e-itx
Fractal Design Node 304

The case supports up to two radiatiors, one 120mm and one dual 80mm.
If I would go with thick radiators will it be enough to cool the cpu and the gpu at stock speeds?

Pc1:  i5 3570k | GTX 680 stock | Kingston V300 256gb | Asrock Z77E-ITX | Silverstone Strider 550W | H80 w NF-P12 | Node 304
Pc2:  Q8200 | GTX 260 216C | 500gb 2.5" | 3tb 3.5" Asus P5N-D | Corsair HX 750W | Arctic Freezer 13 Limited edition | Nzxt H2

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Yes, you may want to check this out: 

 

 

 

Also, you can fit a 140mm in the back. However, I might suggest going to the Bitfenix Prodigy if you want to get the highest overclock possible. You can also have bigger fans, so theoretically it would be quieter. 

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It is enough and you can also overclock.

Wow, I didn't think that!

With a secured pump and reservoar, do you think it would be "okay" to carry the case in a well suited bag without regards to the damage of the components?

Pc1:  i5 3570k | GTX 680 stock | Kingston V300 256gb | Asrock Z77E-ITX | Silverstone Strider 550W | H80 w NF-P12 | Node 304
Pc2:  Q8200 | GTX 260 216C | 500gb 2.5" | 3tb 3.5" Asus P5N-D | Corsair HX 750W | Arctic Freezer 13 Limited edition | Nzxt H2

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The rig is fine.

What ram do you have.

Low profile Corsair Vengence 8gb 1600Mhz.

EDIT: Not going to watercool it though, IMO it's useless.

Pc1:  i5 3570k | GTX 680 stock | Kingston V300 256gb | Asrock Z77E-ITX | Silverstone Strider 550W | H80 w NF-P12 | Node 304
Pc2:  Q8200 | GTX 260 216C | 500gb 2.5" | 3tb 3.5" Asus P5N-D | Corsair HX 750W | Arctic Freezer 13 Limited edition | Nzxt H2

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Wow, I didn't think that!

With a secured pump and reservoar, do you think it would be "okay" to carry the case in a well suited bag without regards to the damage of the components?

You can carry it whit out problems
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You can carry it whit out problems

Great!

Was a bit worried that if I would eventually watercoolt it, that I would damage it and maybe destroy the whole pc, haha!

Extremely good info guys, will definitely watercool it in the near future, when the money rolls in.

Will do a buildlog of it too!

Pc1:  i5 3570k | GTX 680 stock | Kingston V300 256gb | Asrock Z77E-ITX | Silverstone Strider 550W | H80 w NF-P12 | Node 304
Pc2:  Q8200 | GTX 260 216C | 500gb 2.5" | 3tb 3.5" Asus P5N-D | Corsair HX 750W | Arctic Freezer 13 Limited edition | Nzxt H2

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Great!

Was a bit worried that if I would eventually watercoolt it, that I would damage it and maybe destroy the whole pc, haha!

Extremely good info guys, will definitely watercool it in the near future, when the money rolls in.

Will do a buildlog of it too!

Nice i will be waiting for build log.
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  • Do not expect to be able to overclock in such a small case with so few radiators.

Water cooled builds are no meant to be carried. If you need to carry your build on a regular basis avoid water cooling. Firstly the build is heavy to carry. Secondly you will have to bleed your loop when you get there because air will get inside your loop if you even tilt the PC. Lastly a water block on a GPU makes a GPU very heavy. You have to secure it before transport.

Feel free to PM for any water-cooling questions. Check out my profile for more ways to contact me.

 

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