Best 1080 ti for water cooling

[Dreaper]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Ugh. Not an AIO GPU. Spoils the whole look*. I'd just get an EVGA FTW3 or STRX card (theyre neutral colors, I like the Gaming X). 

 

 

*Unless it's an EVGA or Seahawk one, those look nice. 

Def a EVGA one

[Zando_]

Just now, Dreaper said:

Arent high end AIOs better than air?

A few degrees better, yeah. Though deciding the 7700K would  make a bigger difference, AFAIK. 

[Dreaper]

1 minute ago, Zando Bob said:

A few degrees better, yeah. Though deciding the 7700K would  make a bigger difference, AFAIK. 

is a titan any good with gaming?

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, Dreaper said:

is a titan any good with gaming?

Good, but not much better than a 1080 Ti. What's the max budget for the PC itself, not including the loop? BTW, ASUS mobo cheaper than the Gaming Pro Carbon are either TUF ones (no RGB really), or ugly Prime ones. 

[Dreaper]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Good, but not much better than a 1080 Ti. What's the max budget for the PC itself, not including the loop? BTW, ASUS mobo cheaper than the Gaming Pro Carbon are either TUF ones (no RGB really), or ugly Prime ones. 

Well im not sure if he knows how to do all the cooling stuff so im thinking just put that money somewhere else and get a expensive aio

[Zando_]

Just now, Dreaper said:

Well im not sure if he knows how to do all the cooling stuff so im thinking just put that money somewhere else and get a expensive aio

All right. All out overkill, here I come!

[Dreaper]

3 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

All right. All out overkill, here I come!

ok well im sending you his current PC and from there you can tell me if its better to just to one computer for streaming and gaming https://gyazo.com/edb2824a1a9f71a64a49e84c4ae1b4c1

[Zando_]

3 minutes ago, Dreaper said:

ok well im sending you his current PC and from there you can tell me if its better to just to one computer for streaming and gaming https://gyazo.com/edb2824a1a9f71a64a49e84c4ae1b4c1

I'd use his current PC for streaming. 

 

New build for gaming only:

Spoiler

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ktfWRG
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ktfWRG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($308.87 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($222.28 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($148.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 1.1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($282.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card  ($759.89 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair - Crystal 570X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2407.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-15 02:25 EDT-0400

New build for gaming/streaming:

Spoiler

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6vyMNN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6vyMNN/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($269.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AX370-Gaming K7 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($207.39 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($205.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 1.1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($282.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card  ($759.89 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair - Crystal 570X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2411.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-15 02:28 EDT-0400

And I gotta get off to bed, it's 1:30 AM where I am. 

[Zando_]

Aaand I'm back!

[Dreaper]

33 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Aaand I'm back!

Welcome back

[Zando_]

18 minutes ago, Dreaper said:

Welcome back

Need to iron out anything with the new builds? If you go for the Ryzen one, make sure and get RAM that's on the QVL list. 

[Dreaper]

1 minute ago, Zando Bob said:

Need to iron out anything with the new builds? If you go for the Ryzen one, make sure and get RAM that's on the QVL list. 

Know not sure yet but if you have a idea on a EATX case with high airflow for a x299 build i could use that  

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, Dreaper said:

Know not sure yet but if you have a idea on a EATX case with high airflow for a x299 build i could use that  

Hmmm. I know X299 has VRM problems on lower end boards. And a CPU comparable to an R7 is twice the price. I know EVGA makes massive watercooling cases, so does Corsair. Caselabs makes them too, but they're reeeeeaaaaaalllly expensive. 

[Dreaper]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Hmmm. I know X299 has VRM problems on lower end boards. And a CPU comparable to an R7 is twice the price. I know EVGA makes massive watercooling cases, so does Corsair. Caselabs makes them too, but they're reeeeeaaaaaalllly expensive. 

Yea needs to be somewhat budget friendly as i had to return my mobo that i bought cause of VRM stuff and with that went the case and RAM, so now im just waiting for ASUS's rampage shit which is EATX, Bauer or however you spell it did testing and found it was great 

[Zando_]

8 minutes ago, Dreaper said:

Yea needs to be somewhat budget friendly as i had to return my mobo that i bought cause of VRM stuff and with that went the case and RAM, so now im just waiting for ASUS's rampage shit which is EATX, Bauer or however you spell it did testing and found it was great 

Not very budget, but here's the awesomest one for not toooooooo much: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/pc-computer-cases 

[Dreaper]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Not very budget, but here's the awesomest one for not toooooooo much: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/pc-computer-cases 

Doesnt link to a case just the cases there LUL

[Zando_]

2 minutes ago, Dreaper said:

Doesnt link to a case just the cases there LUL

Oh. I was meaning the 900D, its right at the top. *Only* $370!

[Dreaper]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Oh. I was meaning the 900D, its right at the top. *Only* $370!

FeelsBadMan no good temp glass high airflow

[Zando_]

Just now, Dreaper said:

FeelsBadMan no good temp glass high airflow

I doesn't have TG, but the airflow should be awesome, and let you put a couple 480mm rads in it for insane watercooling. 

[Dreaper]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

I doesn't have TG, but the airflow should be awesome, and let you put a couple 480mm rads in it for insane watercooling. 

lmao i only have the P360 kit for my personal build which is this 

[Zando_]

4 minutes ago, Dreaper said:

lmao i only have the P360 kit for my personal build which is this 

But you need an eATX case?

[Dreaper]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

But you need an eATX case?

yea because of these mobos hold https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-RAMPAGE-VI-APEX/

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-RAMPAGE-VI-EXTREME/

[Zando_]

Just now, Dreaper said:

yea because of these mobos hold https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-RAMPAGE-VI-APEX/

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-RAMPAGE-VI-EXTREME/

I'd get an Air 540. 

[Dreaper]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

I'd get an Air 540. 

are inwins any good because i dont like cubes but if i have to i will

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, Dreaper said:

are inwins any good because i dont like cubes but if i have to i will

Inwin makes great cases, but the TG ones are like all Glass cases, they don't have optimal airflow. Though really, any case should be good with a watercooled setup. I've got the Evolv TG, haven't built my PC in it yet, as I've gotta save for parts. It'sbeutiful and well made, though peeps complain about the airflow. If they just planned their loop properly around the obvious (read; flat front and only small vents on the top) limitations of the case, thief temps would be fine. I think it's also that PC enthusiasts freak out and say, it's terrible cooling, since it's 10 degrees hooter than my other setup, yet don't realise it's still 20 degrees better than any peasant level cooling solution. 

 

Just find a case you like, read up reviews, plan you rad placement and fan choice wisely, then go ahead. Advantage of not so popular cases is they stand out (or just get an Evolv and be popular. Though @Slick built a rig with dual 1080s and such in one, and I haven't seen him bemoaning the temps).