Liquid Cooling

[PaddyMully]

Hello people I was just wondering what everyone thinks of custom water cooling, as this is the first time I would be attempting it depending on what people say. My idea was to either go for the kraken x61 or one of these custom loops
My case is the 780T and I don't think case can fit a 360mm rad but if it can what do you people think of these water kits? max I can spend is 200 euro(the 360 just goes over it by 6 euro so I can pay that if it does fit).Now I have never touched custom looping so any advice would be great thank you.

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/WCUK-Spec-360GTS-Black-Ice-Professional-Watercooling-Kit-Advanced-Edition_55263.html
 

or

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/WCUK-Spec-240GTS-Black-Ice-Professional-Watercooling-Kit-Intermediate-Edition_55262.html

[Mug]

Yep, the 780T apparantly can support a 360mm radiator

http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/corsair_graphite_780t,9.html

 

 

[W-L]

5 minutes ago, PaddyMully said:

Hello people I was just wondering what everyone thinks of custom water cooling, as this is the first time I would be attempting it depending on what people say. My idea was to either go for the kraken x61 or one of these custom loops
My case is the 780T and I don't think case can fit a 360mm rad but if it can what do you people think of these water kits? max I can spend is 200 euro(the 360 just goes over it by 6 euro so I can pay that if it does fit).Now I have never touched custom looping so any advice would be great thank you.

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/WCUK-Spec-360GTS-Black-Ice-Professional-Watercooling-Kit-Advanced-Edition_55263.html

or
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/WCUK-Spec-240GTS-Black-Ice-Professional-Watercooling-Kit-Intermediate-Edition_55262.html

Those kits aren't bad but the pump on that bay res unit isn't really that good I would recommend something atleast like a DDC, EKWB makes some really nice kits:

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/EK-Water-Blocks-EK-KIT-L360-R20_53800.html

 

There is a very good FAQ here on further info about watercooling:

 

 

[verydogesuchwow]

All in ones are convenient and easy, but custom loops are more "customizable", lol.

Custom Pros: Looks cooler (if you add colored coolant), more customizable

Custom Cons: Not as easy to install, 24 hr leak test, etc

AIO Pros: Easy to use and install, no leak/leak tests

AIO Cons: Usually kinda boring, but a Kraken X61 is nice, and I would definitely use it in a future build

[goaway]

I have buildt in the 750D ( same internal layout as the 780t) and a 360mm rad will fit. It is a bit off a tight squeeze, the cpu power cable, and fan connectors where a nightmare, but if you plan ahead, and take things one at a time it should work perfectly.

[PaddyMully]

Problem is my budget is like 200 euro so they were he only ones that fit my budget ? So would I be better off going with the kraken for now and see how I like it then save up for a custom cooler ?

[W-L]

Just now, PaddyMully said:

Problem is my budget is like 200 euro so they were he only ones that fit my budget ? So would I be better off going with the kraken for now and see how I like it then save up for a custom cooler ?

 

At that price point it may be a better option with an AIO not to mention having no maintenance, usually for a good quality CPU loop your looking at around $300 USD. 

[PaddyMully]

So start off with the kraken then maybe save money and work my way up?

 

[W-L]

3 minutes ago, PaddyMully said:

So start off with the kraken then maybe save money and work my way up?

If you want to possibility to expand your watercooling setup and add in a GPU later on down the line something like EKWB's Predator or Swiftech's new Hxxx X2 series are something you may want to look into.

[PaddyMully]

39 minutes ago, W-L said:

If you want to possibility to expand your watercooling setup and add in a GPU later on down the line something like EKWB's Predator or Swiftech's new Hxxx X2 series are something you may want to look into.

If you could could you send me links to these products and I'll have a think about it

[W-L]

1 minute ago, PaddyMully said:

If you could could you send me links to these products and I'll have a think about it

Pricing will vary depending on where your located:

http://www.ekwb.com/predator/

http://www.swiftech.com/