Liquid Cooling *HELP ME PLEASE*

[BingLingSao]

Hello, I'm building a new rig with the NZXT Switch 810 and Intel I7 3770k and ASUS GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU II, and i was hoping to water cool both, but my only experiences with water cooling was with the Corsair H80 and H100 Kits, i've never done it from scratch, and for the new rig i was thinking of buying a XSPC Raystorm 750 RX360 Kit (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_45&products_id=21058) and adding a Graphics Card Waterblock.
Or should i just start from scratch and buy the parts separately?

Thanks in advance

 

[Ross_Kirkbright]

I'm not expert at all but for looking for myself its cheaper to buy the kit then get the gpu block and extra fittings separate

 

[SuB]

Any idea which GPU block you want?

The switch has uberloads of space for water so good on you for trying You might want to add in another rad at the bottom for a bit more capacity as well.

That cpu block is great, and a 360 rad is alright too

 

[BingLingSao]

I was thinking the XSPC 670 Full Coverage Waterblock (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_878_880&products_id=21062) But i am not sure which is good and which is not since ive never done water cooling to Graphics before

 

[Whaler_99]

That is exactly what I did, bought a kit that came with all the basics, and then added on. I added the GPU blocks and another rad in the bottom. Just remember, if adding on, you will need the little extras, like compression fittings and such. Also, that kit doesn't come with coolant, so you will either need some distilled water, or purchase some premix coolant.

 

[BingLingSao]

ok, what would you recommend for the 2nd rad for the front of the case?

 

[SuB]

I'd stick with the same brand in 240 size and put it on the two bottom fan mounts in push-pull for ease of use since it's your first time

I'd stick with this kit and pick a block that fits in with the design of the raystorm tbh, do some research to make sure it fits your card and go from there. Ask us whatever you need to know we will try and help where we can. (I personally don't know those card references very well but someone here will be able to help I'm sure)

 

[Whaler_99]

That kit comes with the XSPC RX360 - with is just over 60mm thick. Just an FYI, but you will most likely only be able to run that in a pull mode, as 25mm fans in push will probably intrude on the motherboard.

I purchased one of the EX kits, as they have slimmer rads, and can run in push/pull, but sacrifice a bit on temps and have to run fans a bit higher.

For your second, go with a RX240 for the bottom. Fits nicely.

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

The XSPC gpu block only fits reference cards. Since you own a 670 dc2 (non ref. pcb) you have to buy an adequate waterblock like this one:

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga...0-series/ek-fc670-gtx-dcii-acetal-nickel.html

 

[SuB]

See I knew a greater mind would chip in lol

 

[jamesriley94]

Also, you may want to stick in the D5 kit instead of the 750. I wouldn't be entirely comfortable running the 750, 24/7 with 2 blocks in the loop. It'll work, but you'd just be better with a D5 I think.

It will also provide space to upgrade in the future.

 

[BingLingSao]

Did you mean this one? http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_45&products_id=20465

and thanks for the help everyone

 

[Whaler_99]

Yes, thats the one.

 

[CPMFW]

the 360 d5 kit with another 240 rad is what you want

 

[Choklitmlk]

the single 360 rad will be enough, the 670 and the 3770k are very heat efficient.
that said, id put and extra rad in, and upgrade the pump, so you get reliability and extra headroom for overclocking :lol: