Deciding Radiator/Fan Setup

[DeathR34PER]

TL;DR - Open for suggestions, making possible future upgrades for system, what setup do I want to do for the case I'm getting (InWin 509 or something else), and what other things to keep in mind? I am into content creation as a university student (Photography, Coding, and Video Editing, minor in Animations and Graphic Design) but I do also go crazy on graphics in games (it's true).

 

Hey, everyone, DeathR34PER here, I'm in a bit of a pickle on deciding a setup for my next PC (possibly just recreating with several parts). My only concern is, like the title says, deciding on radiator and fan setup for the case I'm thinking about purchasing at Micro Center, which is the InWin 509. Why am I moving onto this case and not others? I'm moving on to E-ATX build and go all out Custom Water Loop, AND I feel like the InWin 509 is a unique looking case. 

 

As of right now, I'm using Corsair Carbide Air 240 case and currently has the EK A240G Kit, but since the expansion kits are coming out along with other accessories, maybe I can go further. I may go with another GTX 1080 Ti for an SLI build (I know, overkill is REALLY unnecessary these days) and change the RAM sticks (Still remain with 16GB total of RAM but different memory clock). I also bought an Open Box ASUS Maximus IX Apex for $160 (Compared to new for $280-$300? and I did double check for any conditions, it's brand new look other than missing original box) from Newegg since it's a unique but overclocking friendly motherboard. 

 

Anyways, this is the layout I had in mind BUT I do allow alternative suggestions since I'm not really in a hurry to gather up everything, but it'll be planned for future. Same goes for different route for cases, I'm open for other suggestions for cases (BUT I am on a budget on cases, possibly $170 at max)

 

EDIT: It is more likely that I am not gonna give up on the 240mm Radiator either, but fan/fan positions I can change up. 

 

 

Current Parts --> Future Parts:

Core i7 6700k - N/A

EVGA 16GB DDR4 2400MHz - G.Skill 16GB DDR4 3200MHz+?

GTX 1080 Ti FE - Adding another

Samsung 960 Evo NVMe 256GB / Crucial M550 1TB SSD Sata - N/A

ASRock Z270 Mini ITX (Non-Fatality) - ASUS Maximus IX Apex E-ATX Z270

Lian Li 750W 80+ Plat - EVGA G2 1000W 80+ Gold

 

[W-L]

10 minutes ago, DeathR34PER said:

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If you go with dual GPU's and a single CPU the 240mm and 360mm option would be better just in terms of the extra cooling a total of 360mm with a single 120 and 240mm is at the very lower limit. 

[DeathR34PER]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

If you go with dual GPU's and a single CPU the 240mm and 360mm option would be better just in terms of the extra cooling a total of 360mm with a single 120 and 240mm is at the very lower limit. 

You do have a point there, will the fan setup be fine or needed to be changed? If I remember correctly, there's little to no change in temps with fan positioning, right, as long as there's cool air going through?

[W-L]

Just now, DeathR34PER said:

You do have a point there, will the fan setup be fine or needed to be changed? If I remember correctly, there's little to no change in temps with fan positioning, right, as long as there's cool air going through?

Between push and pull you see little to no difference, sometimes push gives a degree here and there depending on the setup but really would fall within the margin of error.

[DeathR34PER]

 

8 minutes ago, W-L said:

Between push and pull you see little to no difference, sometimes push gives a degree here and there depending on the setup but really would fall within the margin of error.

Ah okay, I understand that, much oblige for that! 

[Mick Naughty]

No way I could run a sli and CPU on a single 360 again. I have old hardware but the gpu's wouldn't sit just a few degrees cooler then on air. But the system was a lot quiter. 

 

Id do 360+240 at a minimum. 

[DeathR34PER]

19 hours ago, Mick Naughty said:

No way I could run a sli and CPU on a single 360 again. I have old hardware but the gpu's wouldn't sit just a few degrees cooler then on air. But the system was a lot quiter. 

 

Id do 360+240 at a minimum. 

I am willing to do that, 360mm + 240mm Rads. 

[Tech22]

On 9/8/2017 at 7:05 PM, DeathR34PER said:

You do have a point there, will the fan setup be fine or needed to be changed? If I remember correctly, there's little to no change in temps with fan positioning, right, as long as there's cool air going through?

No difference whatsoever. Just remember. If it is an intake and has no dust filter, you want your fans in PULL so the dust collects on the back of the radiator, not in between the fan and parts of the radiator. It makes it so much easier to clean. Also, I would lower the 240 down to the bottom and go Pump >240>360>CPU>GPU>Res