Water Cooling ???

[Toasted Waffles]

I'm worken on getting my water cooling components but I would like to know is this enough rads for my build ?? I'm looking at using a 240mm rad (black ice extreme) and a 200mm rad (full copper)

(Ill post my idea pic in a bit)

Specs

- i7 2600k 4.5 (turbo)

- sli gtx 680 ftw+

I'm looking at using a dual bay res with a swift tech pump. [url=http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14199/ex-res-308/FrozenQ_Liquid_Fusion_Dual_Bay_Reservoir_w_Swiftech_MCP655_Series_Pump_Installed.html?tl=g30c97s152#blank]http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14199/ex-res-308/FrozenQ_Liquid_Fusion_Dual_Bay_Reservoir_w_Swiftech_MCP655_Series_Pump_Installed.html?tl=g30c97s152#blank[/url=http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14199/ex-res-308/FrozenQ_Liquid_Fusion_Dual_Bay_Reservoir_w_Swiftech_MCP655_Series_Pump_Installed.html?tl=g30c97s152#blank]

[DLM_012]

Since nobody's replied thus far, I figured I'd give this a shot. Honestly, I think it would be enough. Now granted, I'm a newbie to all of this but 240mm rads can dissipate hundreds of watts of heat as would that 200mm front rad from what I've read. I would wait for someone to come in here and weigh in on this with a second opinion though.

[Crion]

Have you measured the area above your motherboard? Make sure you have enough clearance for the radiator and a set of fans. The GTX series rads are thicker than an H100 so it's something that you'll want to verify before trying.

Other than that...Personally, I don't think that's enough rad for what you have, namely due to your overclock unless you want to run your fans at turbine speeds. If you're going for silence, you'll definitely need more radiator.

[Toasted Waffles]

I'm running my cpu with all-in-one liquid cooler but I'd like to expand to my whole system. Not sure on the GTX rad, but what would you suggest it if doesn't?

EDIT - it doesn't fit :C, Would the GT Stealth X-Flow be good instead?

Edit - This is the 200mm RAD i choose ([url=http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12103/ex-rad-186/Phobya_Xtreme_200mm_Radiator_-_Version_2_-_Full_Copper.html]http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12103/ex-rad-186/Phobya_Xtreme_200mm_Radiator_-_Version_2_-_Full_Copper.html[/url=http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12103/ex-rad-186/Phobya_Xtreme_200mm_Radiator_-_Version_2_-_Full_Copper.html])

[Crion]

How much space do you have? Assuming you use one set of fans in either push or pull, that takes up 25mm. How much space does that leave you? The smallest rad I can think of would be the Black Ice GTS series at 30mm thick. The issue is they have a ridiculously high fpi which means you need stronger fans to push/pull air through the rad. The RS240 from XSPC is 35mm thick and have a lower fpi but I don't know if they'd fit.

[<boss2939>]

How much space do you have? Assuming you use one set of fans in either push or pull, that takes up 25mm. How much space does that leave you? The smallest rad I can think of would be the Black Ice GTS series at 30mm thick. The issue is they have a ridiculously high fpi which means you need stronger fans to push/pull air through the rad. The RS240 from XSPC is 35mm thick and have a lower fpi but I don't know if they'd fit.

i would go with the gts and gental typhoons and you'll be fine.

[FluffyNuggets]

I'd hit the top radiator first and then go to your CPU. It looks funny criss-crossing your tubes. You'll have enough radiator for what you're trying to cool but don't expect amazing temps since the top radiator is going to be very thin. I'd also advise against doing a res/pump combo. I've been running one for a few weeks and hate how much vibration there is. I just ordered a tube reservoir and I'm gonna pull the pump out of the combo and use it on it's own.

[Toasted Waffles]

Thanks for the Advice the black ice gt will fit but I can put the sp120 corsair fans on it. Any idea what temps I'd look at with the gt? Also I can possibly fit a xspc one but it'll be pushing the space. I'd be putting the fans on the outer case side that is covered with a fan filter. Ill mostly be doing a pull config.

[Toasted Waffles]

Update, I just meassured my case and i can push in this rad but it'll end up being a pull config (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14237/ex-rad-291/XSPC_RS240_Dual_120mm_Low_Profile_Radiator_Rev_2.html?tl=g30c95s160) If i need to I can add a single 120mm rad but i'd only do that with the stealth rad.

[Toasted Waffles]

I'd hit the top radiator first and then go to your CPU. It looks funny criss-crossing your tubes. You'll have enough radiator for what you're trying to cool but don't expect amazing temps since the top radiator is going to be very thin. I'd also advise against doing a res/pump combo. I've been running one for a few weeks and hate how much vibration there is. I just ordered a tube reservoir and I'm gonna pull the pump out of the combo and use it on it's own.

I'm looking at the FroozenQ Mod Inverted T Virus with a Switftech MCP665-B.

[Toasted Waffles]

Update, What do you think about this running?

-- Note -- the tube coming up to the cpu may have to be ran behind the res due to the size of the 680's and or the res will be smaller and be next to the 200 mm rad and the pump will remain there.

[Toasted Waffles]

Update, What do you think about this running?

-- Note -- the tube coming up to the cpu may have to be ran behind the res due to the size of the 680's and or the res will be smaller and be next to the 200 mm rad and the pump will remain there.

The bay res is the best option for me sadly. it's the easiest way to complete the loop.

[Whaler_99]

Ya, having a front and top rad would make your loop a mess with a tub res. The Swiftech bay res is a good option - make sure you screw it into your case tight and everything it tight on the pump fitting. As mentioned, go from res -> rad -> cpu -> gpu... etc. Order doesn't matter so much as shorter runs.

Also - get that XSPC if you can with the Corsair fans - but honestly - with the CPU OC and those two GPU's - your total rad space will be at minimum for cooling all that gear. You will need to run your fans at a pretty good clip to get some ok temps...

What 200mm fan do you have? Compare it to some others and check the static pressure on it. I know Bitfenix makes them.

[Toasted Waffles]

I'm looking at your post and agreeing if i switched to a single gpu ( that's what I'm running now) would the temps be better?? I'd be using the 200mm bitfenix spectre pro fans in a push / pull config. If need I can modify the case to fit a 360 rad but that's if it's really needed. My final goal is to archive lower temps and less noise than my current air / liquid system. My CPU idles around 32 and load around 80 artificial my gpu idles 38 and hit load at 70-79 I can add a 120mm rad at the back with the 240 rad on top

[Toasted Waffles]

I just got done making a idea if I used a 360mm Rad, It looks awesome and will most likely run with a 360mm even though it's more work and it'll be in a pull config and 35mm thick. How much would this help the temps?

[Toasted Waffles]

Ya, having a front and top rad would make your loop a mess with a tub res. The Swiftech bay res is a good option - make sure you screw it into your case tight and everything it tight on the pump fitting. As mentioned, go from res -> rad -> cpu -> gpu... etc. Order doesn't matter so much as shorter runs.

Also - get that XSPC if you can with the Corsair fans - but honestly - with the CPU OC and those two GPU's - your total rad space will be at minimum for cooling all that gear. You will need to run your fans at a pretty good clip to get some ok temps...

What 200mm fan do you have? Compare it to some others and check the static pressure on it. I know Bitfenix makes them.

This is the res i'm looking at :D http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14199/ex-res-308/FrozenQ_Liquid_Fusion_Dual_Bay_Reservoir_w_Swiftech_MCP655_Series_Pump_Installed.html?tl=g30c97s152#blank

[Whaler_99]

The 360 rad would make a large improvement. In of itself along with that 200mm rad, you should be able to get some pretty decent temps and not have to run your fans at a massive RPM.

[Toasted Waffles]

The 360 rad would make a large improvement. In of itself along with that 200mm rad, you should be able to get some pretty decent temps and not have to run your fans at a massive RPM.

Would you think if I got the Quiet Sp120's from corsair, i'd be fine?

[ZombifiedPyro]

The 360 rad would make a large improvement. In of itself along with that 200mm rad, you should be able to get some pretty decent temps and not have to run your fans at a massive RPM.

They are good fans but not the best. Noctua's are the best, noiseblocker I have heard good things about. I just don't like that the fan doesn't seal around the radiator with round frames.

[Toasted Waffles]

The 360 rad would make a large improvement. In of itself along with that 200mm rad, you should be able to get some pretty decent temps and not have to run your fans at a massive RPM.

I know all about noctua's but hate the look of them. My friend has said theres only like a 1/8th difference.

[Toasted Waffles]

This will be my first water cooling setup, is this to much to do ?? My parents are saying ill mess it up and screw up my pc. I've watched so many water cooling build videos including Linus's one.

[Whaler_99]

The 360 rad would make a large improvement. In of itself along with that 200mm rad, you should be able to get some pretty decent temps and not have to run your fans at a massive RPM.

Corsair SP fans are good - ya, a bit of air leakage - but overall ok. Recommend you get SP120 Performance edition, then down volt them with the included adapters, be around same volume of the Quiet Edition - but better pressure.

[Vaoh]

The 360 rad would make a large improvement. In of itself along with that 200mm rad, you should be able to get some pretty decent temps and not have to run your fans at a massive RPM.

I'd say some Gentle Typhoons would be more then enough, best fans I've ever used. I believe the Phobya Xtreme 200mm does come with a adapter that allows you to install a 180mm Silverstone AP fan, which is a monster fan.

[Woodypc]

This will be my first water cooling setup, is this to much to do ?? My parents are saying ill mess it up and screw up my pc. I've watched so many water cooling build videos including Linus's one.

When you are putting it together just make sure to double check everything. I did my first water cooled build mid last year and will be adding to it and put up a log. Just watch all the videos and you will be sweet.

[Whaler_99]

Just make sure you read up on every part and fully understand what you are doing. Things like tightening, and not over tightening, compression fittings, thermal paste applications, etc... Also, plan on doing a 24 hour leak test. This means nothing else is powered on bu your pump, you prime you system up and then let it run, just the pump, for 24 hours, making sure there are zero leaks.

And above all, when in doubt, ask questions. :)