First Watercooled Epic Build

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Hey Guys, I know i've made o topic in the new Build advice earlier, but there is a major, and I mean MAJOR change of plan. I've not only decided to change the base specification slightly.

Here is The new Rig Specs, and dont hesitate to leave a comment if there is anything you want to know - or any suggestions for an improvement in parts :
BUT Instead of using a H100, It will be my First ever Watercooled Gaming Rig.

Here are the Watercooling Parts :

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Koolance CU1020V 360mm Triple Radiator : HX-CU1020V[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2 X [/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Koolance HX-240HL 240mm Dual Radiator : HX-240HL[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]XSPC RayStorm CPU Waterblock for Intel : RayStorm Intel[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]EK FB KIT RE4 Full Motherboard Waterblock Kit for Asus Rampage IV Extreme : Copper Acetal[/font]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Koolance TNK-501 5.25" Single Drive Bay Reservoir : TNK-501[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Koolance PMP-450 High Flow Pump : PMP-450[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]7 X Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm Case Fan 1850 RPM : D1225C12B5AP-15[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mayhems 10ml Dropper Bottle : Biocide[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2 X [/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Mayhems X1 Premix Fluid for Water Cooling 1 Litre : BLOOD Red / UV Red[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Tygon R3603 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD (13-19mm) Tubing : Clear[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sharkoon Dual 30cm Cathode Kit : Red[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4 X [/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bitspower 1/4" Thread 90 Degree Rotary Compression Fitting for 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD Tubing Matt Black [/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3 X [/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bitspower 1/4" Thread 45 Degree Fitting Matt Black : BP-MBWP-C30[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8 X [/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bitspower 1/4" Thread Rotary Compression Fitting for 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD Tubing Matt Black : BP-MBRCPF-CC5[/font]
 
Why pick an Intel 330 series SSD? If I'm not mistaken that's their budget offering. Intel 520 series is better, and something like a Crucial M4 or Samsung 830 series is even faster.
 
Looks good, but just to let you know Aria are selling 120GB Mushkin Chronos SSD's for £85, however i think they're sold out but defo watch out for them because when they get stock back in they sell out quick
 
Well if you want to save money then why not get a 3570k and 8gb RAM instead? Or are you going to be using this for your profession?

Also, much better to water cool the gpus than the mobo...

That's what I'd do anyway.
 
Master&Puppet said:
Well if you want to save money then why not get a 3570k and 8gb RAM instead? Or are you going to be using this for your profession?

Also, much better to water cool the gpus than the mobo...

That's what I'd do anyway.
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The GPUs already have a waterblock on them mate, they're the HydroCopper ones from EVGA.

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Master&Puppet said:
Well if you want to save money then why not get a 3570k and 8gb RAM instead? Or are you going to be using this for your profession?

Also, much better to water cool the gpus than the mobo...

That's what I'd do anyway.
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I Will be using this for my Job aswell as Gaming. I Will be using CAD Software and doing some 3D Rendering

ArjenIsM3 said:
The GPUs already have a waterblock on them mate, they're the HydroCopper ones from EVGA.

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Yup That's the Ones. Would it be better for me just to get 2 Normal Reference 680's and only watercool the CPU?
 
i wouldnt bother watercooling the motherboard unless you really really like the look of it and are willing to spend money on it just for aesthetics, I really don't think there is any performance increase to be had
 
If I was you I wouldn't bother water cooling the motherboard. I have that motherboard and the chipset doesn't get hotter than 30c with the fan set to Silent mode. And this is with a serious OC on the processor and graphics. There is no need to water cool it. The PWM at the top of the board has a heatsink and it is warm to the touch but not overly hot either.

Save your money that is my opinion. Unless of course you want to do it for looks then go for it! - But that is all it will be for, looks, won't provide any extra functionality.

About the GPU's I'd highly recommend you get normal GTX 680's and buy an EK waterblock or a Koolance waterblock and fit them yourself. You will literally save £200 total over buying these EVGA Hydrocopper ones. That's a big saving.

Here is the math:

2x EK Waterblocks = £143.74

2x Point of View GTX 680's = £858.44

Total: £1,002.18

Now compare that to two EVGA Hydrocoppers: £1,199.98

By getting normal cards and fitting your own blocks you save just under £200 which you could spend on beer or other parts in your build.
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I think everything you've chosen is really excellent. This will be an amazing build regardless which way you go with the graphics and motherboard waterblock.
 
Vicey said:
If I was you I wouldn't bother water cooling the motherboard. I have that motherboard and the chipset doesn't get hotter than 30c with the fan set to Silent mode. And this is with a serious OC on the processor and graphics. There is no need to water cool it. The PWM at the top of the board has a heatsink and it is warm to the touch but not overly hot either.

Save your money that is my opinion. Unless of course you want to do it for looks then go for it! - But that is all it will be for, looks, won't provide any extra functionality.

About the GPU's I'd highly recommend you get normal GTX 680's and buy an EK waterblock or a Koolance waterblock and fit them yourself. You will literally save £200 total over buying these EVGA Hydrocopper ones. That's a big saving.

Here is the math:

2x EK Waterblocks = £143.74

2x Point of View GTX 680's = £858.44

Total: £1,002.18

Now compare that to two EVGA Hydrocoppers: £1,199.98

By getting normal cards and fitting your own blocks you save just under £200 which you could spend on beer or other parts in your build.
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I think everything you've chosen is really excellent. This will be an amazing build regardless which way you go with the graphics and motherboard waterblock.
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HA - I wish mate, i'm only 15.

Thanks a lot for that piece of info, i think i'll just get normal 680's and fit my own waterblock on them

p.s how hard is it to fit a waterblock on a 680?
 
Well I've never done a 680 but I've done GTX 480's and it's not that difficult really. It took me about 10 minutes to do the first one and even less to do the second and third ones. Here is a video on youtube showing an EK 680 block fitting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44VCOObN41k

As you can see quite easy. Just take your time, follow the instructions and you'll be set.
 
I see no reason to liquid cool the 680. I have one and just bumped the fan speed 5% over stock in precision X and my temps NEVER get above 67c while gaming at 1.4ghz core and while benching 72c is as high as I have seen. This is all with a stock cooler. BTW my idle temps is 28c.
 
KING_OF_SAND said:
I see no reason to liquid cool the 680. I have one and just bumped the fan speed 5% over stock in precision X and my temps NEVER get above 67c while gaming at 1.4ghz core and while benching 72c is as high as I have seen. This is all with a stock cooler. BTW my idle temps is 28c.
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You don't need a reason to watercool....

You just do it
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KING_OF_SAND said:
I see no reason to liquid cool the 680. I have one and just bumped the fan speed 5% over stock in precision X and my temps NEVER get above 67c while gaming at 1.4ghz core and while benching 72c is as high as I have seen. This is all with a stock cooler. BTW my idle temps is 28c.
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How loud is the 680 At that fan speed?
 
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