Hi, So i have a £150-160 max budget to build a loop, I already have the GPU Block for my Titan X (also came with a backplate) I need to obvs build a full loop around it. I am relatively new to Watercooling despite doing this myself with some cheap pump and old bits of AIO coolers - yes silly i know but fun : Anywho i have £150 roughly to spend and need enough cooling power to cool the Titan X and the CPU - I will admit the CPU is an awful overclocker. The Titan X i really want to be able to push into the 1500mhz range though. Can you guys help me ?!?!? Edit : i was hoping to use 7/16" ID 5/8" OD 16/11mm tubing as i already have lots (see picture)

Watercooling on a Budget

By Hayabusa1989
December 19, 2016 in Custom Loop and Exotic Cooling

Go to solution Solved by atomicus, December 21, 2016

2 hours ago, Hayabusa1989 said:

So it really is more about Rad per component rather than 1 Rad to rule them all ?

Yes, that is true. But as mentioned, for a GPU only loop, a single 240 is fine. You could always look at adding another rad etc. further down the line as and when you can afford it, but you would need a sufficient pump for that of course.

If you leave your CPU out the loop, it is possible to just WC your GPU for your budget, but only JUST. And it's only possible because you already have the block. To do both within your budget is the problem, and I just don't quite see how this could be done (short of buying second hand), especially as we seem to be living in the most expensive country in the world for PC components right now. The £/$ rate has tanked, and even buying from the EU ends up costing a fortune.

Even just doing your GPU requires making something of a compromise, but I understand the noise of the Titan X cooler is your main problem, so going this route should at least resolve that. However, I have read plenty of cases where people have watercooled on the cheap and ended up with noisy pumps and fans, which while the overall dB level (and even temps) may not be so bad, the actual 'tone' of the noise is very annoying. This is something to think about it. Some noises are just annoying, regardless of how loud they are.

Posted February 27, 2017

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So these are unfinished pics as i killed my PSU and will not be beautifying the case till then, also it did need a massive clean in these photos and i was able to do so.

Chicken Nuggets

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Posted February 27, 2017

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and for those wondering how i actually drain the system its pretty easy. The Res is very movable and i simply attach a tube to the top and turn it upside down and move the case around a little. Already managed to drain without any serious issues.

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