Help on last part selection for watercooling loop

[dubdub]

Just want to know if the remaining parts I have left to buy will work in my current build and if there is any other suggestions you would have for me!

Already Purchased and installed List:

:Corsair 760t case

:Intel 5820k cpu
:Samsung 850 Evo 500g ssd

:Msi x99 Krait Sli Edition

:Galax 980 gtx Hall of Fame Edition

:Evga 1200w Platinum power supply

:Crucial ballistics ddr4 2400mhz x16g

:Aerocool 120mm white/black led fans x5

:Samsung 24x dvd drive

:Corsair rgb k95 keyboard

:Corsair h60i aio to tie me over for H20

:Bitspower Black Matte High flow 3/8 X 5/8 Compression Fittings x12

:Ek Supremacy Evo cpu Water Block Full Nickle

:Galax gpu Water block full nickle

:Primochill advanced lrt Elegant White tubing 3/8in x 5/8 od tubing

:Roccat Sense Naval Storm mouse Pad\

:Razer Naga Epic Mouse

:Led Hitki kit
:Evga white p2 custom sleeved kit

Future parts purchase:

:Acer xb270hu 27 inch March release
:Galax 980gtx hof
:Galax full nickle water block
:Samsung 850 Evo 1tb ssd

About to Purchase:

:Alphacool 240mm 60mm thick or 280mm rad 60 mm thick for front of case.
:Alphacool 360mm x 45mm or 30mm rad
:Ek-d5 vario pump xres combo
:Ek-vardar f2-120mm fans x3 or 5

So I'm stuck pretty much on what size rads I should purchase for this build and thickness of rads do to the room i have in my case. Is This sufficient cooling for the items listed with a decent overclock or overkill? I will be adding another 980 hof in the future so I would like enough cooling for the second card as well.

Should I run push pull configuration in both rad setups or just one on the top rad? Also should I replace my front fans that came with the case with the fans in have listed? And mounting say the aerocool or ek Vardar where those fans are currently effect the push or pull configuration? Or remove those altogether and mount them all on the inside? I would rather keep the estic look! I'm just really worried about the space i have left when it comes to the rads and fans and pump placement both top and bottom!

Would you recommended me also getting a fan controller? I'm willing to remove the 5in drive bays as well if it comes to it..

Last but not least what do you think of my build? Is there anything I'm leaving out or would recommend I should get? This is my dream build and want to get this right.. I hope to hear from you all!

[airdeano]

the you have more to go:

radiator(s) either a 360 or 2x 240

water pump

optional water pump top

coolant reservoir

coolant

for a CPU/GPU loop i recommend:

a 360x 60 and a 240x 60 to be able to run the fans at silly low speed for

noise and thermal advantages. the 2x 240x 60 can be used in place due

to case limitations in some instances. this will also provide best thermals

against high overclocks on CPU and GPU.

a single 360x 60 can be used if overclocking is moderate or close to stock

voltages to agins keep the temps comfortable and low fan speed usage.

in most cases it isn't really enough.

water pump:

Laing D5 (any labeled D5 is fine as all are Laing, just with a different label).

pump top:

this is optional, but for looks most use the bitspower for aesthetics.

reservoir:

this is a looks thing again. bay reservoir or tubular.

coolant:

just use a distilled/deionized water to get the loop finished, tested

and finalized before looking to dyes/colors. since you are looking

at color tubing this will be the best choice. you'll also need an algae

biocide or silver kill coil to deter internal growth of algae/bacteria.

[dubdub]

Just waiting to pull the trigger on my last parts selection.

[Random_her0]

I've heard people recommend 120mm per GPU/CPU, but I feel this is a little light. The more the merrier!

As Deano pointed out, having more radiator surface area will allow you drop the fan RPM really low, and low noise is a key reason for doing watercooling in the first place! (plus you'll have the OC headroom)

 

For pumps, I like the EK pump/res combos, particularly the tube res with DDC pumps, such as this

[dubdub]

Is there any reason u rather that pump over the one I selected? I have no problem picking a pump and separate research either.. I was just worried about the mount of space i have in there

[Random_her0]

Is there any reason u rather that pump over the one I selected? I have no problem picking a pump and separate research either.. I was just worried about the mount of space i have in there

 

The DDC is square and lower, and so it causes the unit to take up less space. Also, I personally prefer the mounting options that come with the DDC variant

[dubdub]

Also i would love to have the thicker rads up top but I'm not sure if Im going to have enough sufficient room between the top drive bays cage and the rads and fans in push pull configuration.. I was thinking about getting a fan controller as well so removing that cage would leave me in a bit of a jam..

I do like the look better of that pump.. The square bottom is great as well, but is it the same power and speed as the other pump?

The DDC is square and lower, and so it causes the unit to take up less space. Also, I personally prefer the mounting options that come with the DDC variant

so have you used both pump res combo?

[dubdub]

the you have more to go:

radiator(s) either a 360 or 2x 240

water pump

optional water pump top

coolant reservoir

coolant

for a CPU/GPU loop i recommend:

a 360x 60 and a 240x 60 to be able to run the fans at silly low speed for

noise and thermal advantages. the 2x 240x 60 can be used in place due

to case limitations in some instances. this will also provide best thermals

against high overclocks on CPU and GPU.

a single 360x 60 can be used if overclocking is moderate or close to stock

voltages to agins keep the temps comfortable and low fan speed usage.

in most cases it isn't really enough.

water pump:

Laing D5 (any labeled D5 is fine as all are Laing, just with a different label).

pump top:

this is optional, but for looks most use the bitspower for aesthetics.

reservoir:

this is a looks thing again. bay reservoir or tubular.

coolant:

just use a distilled/deionized water to get the loop finished, tested

and finalized before looking to dyes/colors. since you are looking

at color tubing this will be the best choice. you'll also need an algae

biocide or silver kill coil to deter internal growth of algae/bacteria.

Do you think I should run push/pull on both Top and front rads?? The front I should have no problem with but the top would be tight with 60mm rad..

[Random_her0]

so have you used both pump res combo?

Indeed I have. The DDC has great control of RPM; easily accessed through the BIOS.

 

As for push/pull, that's up to you. I actually tend to normally just have a push or pull setup as I find this to be sufficient and give me plenty of room inside the case to work with

[airdeano]

Do you think I should run push/pull on both Top and front rads?? The front I should have no problem with but the top would be tight with 60mm rad..

 

selecting the right fan for the task can prevent p/p.

[dubdub]

Indeed I have. The DDC has great control of RPM; easily accessed through the BIOS.

As for push/pull, that's up to you. I actually tend to normally just have a push or pull setup as I find this to be sufficient and give me plenty of room inside the case to work with

K that's great, thanks very much I appreciate tip you have given me.. I have already ordered the pump. Was sold on the square pump bottom and more mounting options.

[dubdub]

selecting the right fan for the task can prevent p/p.

So when it comes to the fans i already have 5 of the aerocool that I previously listed.. Do u not think this is sufficient?? My whole plan was run either push or pull in top and push/pull in front rad..

One thing I was worried about is mounting the front 2 fans on the outside in between the chasis and rad and then fans connected to rad inside.. Will this effect it?? I will buy 2 more fans if needed but if the front 2 led fans that came with the case could stay that would be even better.

I do realize this are not sp fans just liked the look of the led fans themselves in the front..

[airdeano]

link to the fans specs or just the fans for observation

[Random_her0]

K that's great, thanks very much I appreciate tip you have given me.. I have already ordered the pump. Was sold on the square pump bottom and more mounting options.

 

No problem! That's what forums like this are for

[Bittenfleax]

Just want to know if the remaining parts I have left to buy will work in my current build and if there is any other suggestions you would have for me!

Already Purchased and installed List:

:Corsair 760t case

:Intel 5820k cpu

:Samsung 850 Evo 500g ssd

:Msi x99 Krait Sli Edition

:Galax 980 gtx Hall of Fame Edition

:Evga 1200w Platinum power supply

:Crucial ballistics ddr4 2400mhz x16g

:Aerocool 120mm white/black led fans x5

:Samsung 24x dvd drive

:Corsair rgb k95 keyboard

:Corsair h60i aio to tie me over for H20

:Bitspower Black Matte High flow 3/8 X 5/8 Compression Fittings x12

:Ek Supremacy Evo cpu Water Block Full Nickle

:Galax gpu Water block full nickle

:Primochill advanced lrt Elegant White tubing 3/8in x 5/8 od tubing

:Roccat Sense Naval Storm mouse Pad\

:Razer Naga Epic Mouse

:Led Hitki kit

:Evga white p2 custom sleeved kit

Future parts purchase:

:Acer xb270hu 27 inch March release

:Galax 980gtx hof

:Galax full nickle water block

:Samsung 850 Evo 1tb ssd

About to Purchase:

:Alphacool 240mm 60mm thick or 280mm rad 60 mm thick for front of case.

:Alphacool 360mm x 45mm or 30mm rad

:Ek-d5 vario pump xres combo

:Ek-vardar f2-120mm fans x3 or 5

So I'm stuck pretty much on what size rads I should purchase for this build and thickness of rads do to the room i have in my case. Is This sufficient cooling for the items listed with a decent overclock or overkill? I will be adding another 980 hof in the future so I would like enough cooling for the second card as well.

Should I run push pull configuration in both rad setups or just one on the top rad? Also should I replace my front fans that came with the case with the fans in have listed? And mounting say the aerocool or ek Vardar where those fans are currently effect the push or pull configuration? Or remove those altogether and mount them all on the inside? I would rather keep the estic look! I'm just really worried about the space i have left when it comes to the rads and fans and pump placement both top and bottom!

Would you recommended me also getting a fan controller? I'm willing to remove the 5in drive bays as well if it comes to it..

Last but not least what do you think of my build? Is there anything I'm leaving out or would recommend I should get? This is my dream build and want to get this right.. I hope to hear from you all!

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