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What water blocks are suggested and any idea on what reference design gtx 680 to get? I currently have a 1920x1200 monitor but I plan to upgrade to a 2560x1400 later in the future so I would assume one with 4 GB would be better, I'll grab another gtx 680 with the monitor purchase though. I'm thinking of mounting a 360mm rad in the roof but can you run a RX360 push/pull with no problems with spacing? Thanks in advance.

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I think if you wanted push/pull in the 800D roof, you'd need an external shroud with that radiator. I built a machine with a BlackIce SR-1 in the roof and I could only use one set of fans internally. Ended up just going with that because push/pull doesn't make too much of a difference especially with something like an SR-1.

As far as video card and waterblocks go, 4GB won't make that much of a difference on a single monitor. For multi-monitor though, absolutely. As long as you pick a reference card, most waterblocks would be fine. I personally like Heatkiller and XSPC.

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For your water blocks, look at XSPC, EK, Swiftech - any of these will be good. The RX if you can manage push/pull might get you a few extra degrees, but as above, not sure you have clearance in the 800D.

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I know that you can't fit the RX360 push/pull in the 800D without a fan shroud on top which looks really gross, but I forgot to actually hit post reply earlier and it was about how much a temperature difference I would get between pull and push/pull. Since the difference isn't too much I'll probably just go pull. Are there any suggested fans? I have NF-F12 PWMs in my sister's rig but I'm not sure if I want to throw brown fans into a red/black color scheme. Also a question about coolants - Should I get red tubing and distilled water or should I go red coolant and clear tubing? Another thing is that can you buy coolant in advance because I'm honestly too lazy to order coolant every 6 months to refill my loop can I just buy a years worth and hold it in a room temperature cabinet?

How do you find out if a graphics card is reference design or not? I was looking around for a D5 Vario but I can only find the pump that mounts onto a bay reservoir, there isn't any difference between cylindrical reservoirs other than volume, correct?

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Another thing is that can you buy coolant in advance because I'm honestly too lazy to order coolant every 6 months to refill my loop can I just buy a years worth and hold it in a room temperature cabinet?

You shouldn't have to replace your coolant for about 2 years, you only have to replace it if you use water and don't add silver kill coils etc but good coolant contains biocides so you don't have to. As for a pump you should try to get a swiftech MCP655.

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Oh really? I was reading around and people were saying that you had to replace your coolant every 6 months. Also are there any suggested coolants for a red that matches the ROG theme?

Personally, I go no longer than a year without changing the coolant. If you are performing regular maintenance on your loop, you can inspect stuff and make sure you don't have a problem such as clogging. Two years is the max shelf life for a coolant before it will definitely start exhibiting issues. Also depends on the run date. That will tell you when they made the bottle.

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Typically, you replace the fluid when you do a maintenance clean or change something. Don't re-use fluid. I typically flush the loop every year. As for a red, go for distilled water and get some Mayhems red die. Then add till you get the color you want.

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According to www.coolingconfigurator.com EK has a bunch of blocks that are visually to be confirmed - so looks that is a reference PCB.

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Looks good - Primo Chill is pretty popular - I use XSPC tubing myself...

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