First time Water Cooling

[Bean86]

it's a bit cramped, but most dual rad setups are. except the big full tower or cube cases.

here's mine - not finished yet, with placeholder GPU

[Moondrelor]

What's the best case for dual triple rads but still very good looking case?

[SonoDanshi]

And here's my dual rad, sli setup in a mid tower (Define R5). I am using 2x 280mm rads - the top one is x-flow to avoid unsightly long tubing runs. I apologize for the coolant color, it has subsequently been swapped out for some that wasn't completely shit.

 

 

EDIT: And note that I am using a 140mm reservoir, so just imagine something 250mm in length trying to squeeze in there.

[Moondrelor]

What's the best case for dual triple rads but still very good looking case?

Or maybe even dual quads

[Moondrelor]

And here's my dual rad, sli setup in a mid tower (Define R5). I am using 2x 280mm rads - the top one is x-flow to avoid unsightly long tubing runs. I apologize for the coolant color, it has subsequently been swapped out for some that wasn't completely shit.

 

 

EDIT: And note that I am using a 140mm reservoir, so just imagine something 250mm in length trying to squeeze in there.

 

Oh wow, beautiful setup.

[QBtech]

What's the best case for dual triple rads but still very good looking case?

The define s can take two 360s. There are some size restrictions though.

For quads you might wanna look at phanteks enthoo primo. It can do 480in the top and bottom

[Moondrelor]

So would this go well with this?

 

 

[QBtech]

For info on the define s rad limitations check the manual pages 17-19 here

 

basicly you can do a 30mm and 60 mm triple inside the define s

[SonoDanshi]

That'd certainly make for a great PC. As always, a couple of points....

 

1. As you are water cooling, then the Define S would be the better option vs a Define R5 (assuming you move away from the Enthoo). It has dedicated pump/res mounting options (I had to fabricate my own for the R5). It has better radiator capacity support if you want to go above a 280mm on the front. It has a full size side window to show off all your hard work.
2. Total cost for 1 980Ti on your listing is $815. For $800 you can pick up the HydroCopper version which is - imo - absolutely gorgeous. When I got mine I took the first one out of the box and just stared at it for a few minutes. They come with the block and backplate and are factory overclocked better than any other EVGA card short of the Classified/K|ngp|n versions.
3. Given the case change in point 1, I would still urge a hardline option if you have patience and are willing to put in the effort as - aesthetically speaking - you can't beat them with a softline setup.

[QBtech]

The blocks you selected are only compatible with gigabyte windforce 3 cards.

 

That evga is reference design so you should use the titan x blocks. (which are cheaper )

 

Check it yourself at  http://configurator.ekwb.com/

[Moondrelor]

 

That'd certainly make for a great PC. As always, a couple of points....

 

 

The blocks you selected are only compatible with gigabyte windforce 3 cards.

 

That evga is reference design so you should use the titan x blocks. (which are cheaper )

 

Check it yourself at  http://configurator.ekwb.com/

Thank you guys =) You guys are a huge help. Let me check out the Define S and look into a few of the options you guys are suggesting. 

 

And yes, hardlines are absolutely sexy. I need to watch LTT's video again on the required tools though.

 

How much would those tools cost btw while I'm setting up my shopping cards again

[Moondrelor]

So with the Define S I can put a 420 at the top and 360 at the front? also can fit a larger res?

[QBtech]

Thank you guys =) You guys are a huge help. Let me check out the Define S and look into a few of the options you guys are suggesting.

And yes, hardlines are absolutely sexy. I need to watch LTT's video again on the required tools though.

How much would those tools cost btw while I'm setting up my shopping cards again

Depends how ghetto you want to go. You basicly need three things: the silicon thing to insert into the tube, a heatgun and something to cool down the tube after the bend.(cold water)

You can also buy tools to make the bend if you are uncomfortable doing it with just your hands.

More optional study material:Kyle from awesomesauce network recently did a vid on it. Jayztwocents has multiple vids on it and pauls hardware has a vid on it too.

I would just advise you to get more than enough tubing and just have a go. Practice makes perfect

[QBtech]

So with the Define S I can put a 420 at the top and 360 at the front? also can fit a larger res?

No 2X 360 seems to be the max but you can try and im not entirely sure. Would depend on the banks I think. A 420 and 280 can be done though

[Moondrelor]

No 2X 360 seems to be the max but you can try and im not entirely sure. Would depend on the banks I think. A 420 and 280 can be done though

I love my 140mm fans so I will shoot for that 420 and 280.

 

Yeah I will go to JayTwoCents because I know he has years of watercooling experience, I'm sure his videos will give me the proper tools.

[SonoDanshi]

How much would those tools cost btw while I'm setting up my shopping cards again

As @QBtech mentioned, you will need:

• a silicone insert to prevent the tube from deforming when you bend it: ~$3
• a heatgun: ~ $15
• a small hacksaw for making the cuts: ~$5

The rest are optional to make your life easier:

• A deburring tool to clean up the edges (you can use a fine grade file instead if you have one): ~$4
• mandrel bending kit. This gives you multiple fixed angles (45,90,180 degrees etc) custom designed for your tubing: ~$40
• heat resistant gloves (stops your fingers catching on fire when heating up the petg): ~$7

You can get a kit with an optional heatgun with all of the above for $105 for the 16mm version.

[Moondrelor]

 

As @QBtech mentioned, you will need:

• a silicone insert to prevent the tube from deforming when you bend it: ~$3
• a heatgun: ~ $15
• a small hacksaw for making the cuts: ~$5

The rest are optional to make your life easier:

• A deburring tool to clean up the edges (you can use a fine grade file instead if you have one): ~$4
• mandrel bending kit. This gives you multiple fixed angles (45,90,180 degrees etc) custom designed for your tubing: ~$40
• heat resistant gloves (stops your fingers catching on fire when heating up the petg): ~$7

You can get a kit with an optional heatgun with all of the above for $105 for the 16mm version.

 

 

They are out of stock on the hydrocoppers, so I will be ordering two 980 ti's and with the configurator i made sure i got the right blocks for my mobo and gpu.

 

EK-RES X3 250 - x1
EK-CoolStream CE 280 (Dual) - x1

EK-CoolStream CE 420 (Triple) - x1

EK-XRES DCP 2.2 (incl. pump) - x1

EK-HD PETG Tube 12/16mm 500mm (2pcs) - x4

EK-HDC Fitting 16mm G1/4 - Elox Black - x14

EK-Supremacy EVO X99 - Nickel - x1

EK-Ekoolant Pastel WHITE (concentrate 250mL) - x2

EK-FC Titan X - Nickel (Original CSQ) - x2

in

Fractal Design Define S - x1

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 06G-P4-4991-KR - x2

EVGA 120-G2-1300-XR 80 PLUS GOLD 1300 W - x1

CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 - x1

ASUS X99-DELUXE/U3.1 LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 - x1

Intel Core i7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3 GHz - x1

SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 250GB - x1

[QBtech]

 

 

 

 

They are out of stock on the hydrocoppers, so I will be ordering two 980 ti's and with the configurator i made sure i got the right blocks for my mobo and gpu.

 

EK-RES X3 250 - x1

EK-CoolStream CE 280 (Dual) - x1

EK-CoolStream CE 420 (Triple) - x1

EK-XRES DCP 2.2 (incl. pump) - x1

EK-HD PETG Tube 12/16mm 500mm (2pcs) - x4

EK-HDC Fitting 16mm G1/4 - Elox Black - x14

EK-Supremacy EVO X99 - Nickel - x1

EK-Ekoolant Pastel WHITE (concentrate 250mL) - x2

EK-FC Titan X - Nickel (Original CSQ) - x2

in

Fractal Design Define S - x1

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 06G-P4-4991-KR - x2

EVGA 120-G2-1300-XR 80 PLUS GOLD 1300 W - x1

CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 - x1

ASUS X99-DELUXE/U3.1 LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 - x1

Intel Core i7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3 GHz - x1

SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 250GB - x1

 

No backplates on the 980tis?

[SonoDanshi]

No backplates on the 980tis?

Not on the basic ones. You need the SC+ model to get the backplate - which is actually cheaper than buying the regular one and an EK backplate

[QBtech]

Not on the basic ones. You need the SC+ model to get the backplate - which is actually cheaper than buying the regular one and an EK backplate

I know, but the original backplate does not work with a waterblock 9 out of ten times.

Usually there are screws that you cannot reach

[Moondrelor]

I know, but the original backplate does not work with a waterblock 9 out of ten times.

Usually there are screws that you cannot reach

Skipped my mind.

 

Btw I appreciate it a lot guys, if everything looks good to you guys on here, hopefully when I score this new job that will pay me 35g's a year I can get this computer in a month or two =) I'll be sure to post my fails and successes. Haha