i need help with water cooling im new to it all

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TheLastRebel

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i have the nzxt switch 810 i loved the case when i saw it im in the process of buildng a new pc if i go watercooling im gona run water cooling on the mboard ram cpu gpu basicaly every thing and idk a thing about it so i came here for help
 
Welcome to the forums!

First off you need to provide more information to help us give you better advice. What budget do you have? What country do you live in(helps us link better websites for you). What are the system specs? What are your ambient temps usually like? Lastly do you plan on overclocking?

Please be aware that watercooling is not cheap at all. It is a very expensive hobby and does require some maintenance.
 
Keep in mind a universal standard for PC temp and temp related things is in degree C. So please try to use C as often as possible. 70F is equal to about 21C.

Completing a watercooling loop over time is a very unwise move. Hardware constantly changes and buy the time you get it all together you would have wanted to upgrade already, if you have not by that time. It's really all or nothing.
 
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2fNTf is my build minus the custom water loop

what im meaning is im gona be getting most of it built then save up n get what i need left when i can get it

like if it all works out ill have around 2000-2500 bucks to dump into it in a few months thats a majority of it

i guess i wasent allowed to post the link to my build

sent u a message directly with my build i cant send the specs cause im lazy and i dont have the pc built yet id rather just post a link i guess i can start copy and pasting the specs


Core i7-4770K
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
ripjaws z 32 gig 2133
asus 780 gtx ti
case switch 810
 
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It is because you have too few posts.

Post the specs. No need for a link.
Also do not double post. Use the edit button please.
 
TheLastRebel said:
sent u a message directly with my build i cant send the specs cause im lazy and i dont have the pc built yet id rather just post a link i guess i can start copy and pasting the specs


Core i7-4770K
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
ripjaws z 32 gig 2133
asus 780 gtx ti
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You do not have the hardware yet? Best to wait and buy the hardware alongside the watercooling at the same time. Will be easier to do and a wiser choice.
 
Watercooling the ram and motherboard is a waste of money. Adds next to no benefit and make its harder to make a watercooling loop and besides usually looks terrible.

You should really consider going for a 290x if you plan on waterooling. They overclock like crazy and keep up or surpass a 780ti when under water-- while still being cheaper.

With a build like this you will need to fill the Switch 810 up with a 360mmx60mm thick rad in the roof in push pull or a 80mm thick rad in push or pull, and a 240x 80mm thick rad in the front or bottom. For a loop this big you will need a D5 type pump.

Almost forgot. Drop the 32GB of ram to no more than 16GB. 32GB of ram is a complete waste unless you are rendering audio,3D, and other professional software all at once.
 
You are missing the point. Watercooling is all about 3 things: Silence, Low Temps, and Looks. Adding in the waterblock built into the motherboard sounds cool but in practice just makes things harder to do while giving no benefit. Rarely does it ever look good implemented into a loop and temps/silence are never an issue with modern motherboards.

Its up to you but the people here at OC3D are very picky about watercooling and we firmly believe do it right or not at all. This carries over to an individuals point of view but again in the end your choice. Not like people listen anyway:p
 
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should i just air cool it all and b done with it like i planned on i just wanted to do a water cool build
also im the only one thats gona see it i probly wont upload the build on here maybe idk yet
 
TheLastRebel said:
should i just air cool it all and b done with it like i planned on i just wanted to do a water cool build
also im the only one thats gona see it i probly wont upload the build on here maybe idk yet
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If you want to then do it. Just do it right is all I am saying. If you want to watercool absolutely everything then by all means go for it. Who am I to stop to you?^_^
 
i appreciate ur help its just like i dont know what fittings n tubbing and pumps and rads n reservoir to get

so should i just go water coolin on the cpu and just air cool the rest
 
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That is why I am here to help. I am by no means an expert, especially compared to others here, but I can help guide you. Seems to me you are in a little over your head so here is my suggestion to you.

Go for an AIO, or All In One, cooling soltution. Its a closed watercooling loop that is self contained. It will be better than air but not as good as a true watercooled loop. It has many benefits and to me it seems like this would fit you perfectly.

Check out the Corsair H100i or NZXT X60 Kraken. Both are the top two available. Also a Swifttech H220 would be better but they are not sold in the US anymore due to legal issues but may be able to be found on Ebay or from Canada.
 
ya i was lookin at the kraken but i wish they made a 360mm closed loop

one the main reasons im scared to water cool all is cause the warenty would be void then
 
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Rumors are flying around about a 360mm closed loop. No one knows the release date but oh well.. Also check out silverstone. They recently entered the AIO market as well and also have sexy looking products.
 
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