Need help with picking parts

[bigcyco1]

Hi everybody my friend is going to be watercooling for the first time i need help helping him pick the right parts his specs Case:NZXT Switch 810
Mobo:Asus Maximus V Formula (will be cooled)
GPU:GTX 680 (second one in the future)
Intel core i5 3570k (will be cooled)I just need a listing of what parts he needs which pump how many rads which ones elect. i know how to put it all together and will teach him the basics i never done this kind of custom loop before i am use to rasa kits lol hey i like them no laughing :whipping:kidding.:hello:

 

[airdeano]

welcome to the forum,
have you tried the OC3D search? i know of eight water-cooling projects using the 810 chassis.
a starter RASA is fine.. since he and you are going through it, it'd be a great place to start.

airdeano

 

[bigcyco1]

welcome to the forum,
have you tried the OC3D search? i know of eight water-cooling projects using the 810 chassis.
a starter RASA is fine.. since he and you are going through it, it'd be a great place to start.

airdeano

Problem is he wants a custom loop i should of also mentioned the
GPU: ASUS GTX680-DC2T-2GD5

As for budget, this build is costing him over $1,500.00 so he says he wants whatever is best honestly. He says he just want it to work and not worry about part failure in the near future.I am not sure what his problem is with a rasa kit i never had any issues but to each their own i always like to say.P.S.I will try doing that thanks!

 

[NastyFighter]

I also did a build in an NZXT 810

Used a D5 pump in combination with an XSPC Dual Bay pump res combination.
60mm thick Alphacool 360 and 240 rads and EK waterblocks. The XSPC Bay Res combination is a hell to bleed air though... The water-in port is directly in front of the pump intake so the pump just keeps sucking air. Took me a while to bleed it.

It isnt completely done. Waiting for some cables to arrive today and then the cable management starts...

More pics and build log: http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=46081&page=3

http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh164/nastymikkel/Waterkoeling/

 

[bigcyco1]

I also did a build in an NZXT 810

Used a D5 pump in combination with an XSPC Dual Bay pump res combination.
60mm thick Alphacool 360 and 240 rads and EK waterblocks. The XSPC Bay Res combination is a hell to bleed air though... The water-in port is directly in front of the pump intake so the pump just keeps sucking air. Took me a while to bleed it.

It isnt completely done. Waiting for some cables to arrive today and then the cable management starts...

More pics and build log: http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=46081&page=3

http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh164/nastymikkel/Waterkoeling/

Looks great so far mate well my buddy changed his mind and ordered two 480 wtf!lol i know huh well would the same apply still

 

[NastyFighter]

2 GTX 480's? Is he mad? Or did you mean 480 rad? Cuz Im not sure if it will even fit...

 

[bigcyco1]

2 GTX 480's? Is he mad? Or did you mean 480 rad? Cuz Im not sure if it will even fit...

Hes :crazy: two evga gtx 480's :rollinglaugh: going to be :flamed:

 

[NastyFighter]

But why? For looks of dual gpu watercooling?

 

[bigcyco1]

He was told that 480 are beast when watercooled so he wants to watercool them and his cpu

 

[NastyFighter]

Wtf... A quick google shows that the 480 SLI is faster than a single 680. But not by much, if he really wanted to go SLI go get 660ti of 670. I just wouldnt buy some "outdated" cards new. You need an extra waterblock with a second gpu which ups the cost even more. Does he actually use more than 1 monitor?

Edit: Can you still get 480's new? I cant find any on a price-compare site. Last known price was still 230 euro's. MSI power edition 660ti costs 290 euros. Just to compare.

Nevermind, found one for 290 and one for 420 haha!

 

[bigcyco1]

He already ordered them from amazon $199.99 each brand new he has one monitor 2560x1600

 

[Ralm]

Once more, people without knowing what to do with their money.

Changing from a GTX 680 for a dual 480? That is just sad.
And the fact that he doesnt listem.

Well, not my money, not my system, so I dont bother with it that much. If he becomes happy with it, leave him be. Just dont let him complain on you when he wants more GPU performance. And maybe a lower Electrical bill.