Hi, I'm starting a new build and I'm going to do my first watercooling. I'm still deciding on whether to get the NZXT Switch 810 or Corsair 650D I would prefer the 650D as I'm only getting a Maximus V Gene and 1 GPU. But is it big enough to do WC in? I'm gonna cool the CPU and GPU. If so how many rads should I get?
For the Switch 810 I was thinking a 360 in the top, or should i get a 240 at the top and a 240 in the front, and as for the 650D a 240 Top and can u get one in the front? Appreciate the help
Any reason you're going for the micro ATX over the z77 sabertooth in your signature? or is this a separate build? Either way, yes, the switch 810 with dwarf that mobo, so it would look better sitting in a 650D. What you need to consider is whether or not you'd be adding another GPU in the future, which in this case, the 650D would not be an option (without mods).
I have the 650D myself, cooling a 2500k and a GTX 570 off of a 240mm and 200mm rad. Only thing stopping me from going SLI is the limited radiator capacity in my case. If you know for
sure that you will not be adding a second/third graphics card in the future, go for the 650D. It's a lovely case! (though I will be waiting for the900D myself)
The good thing about the Switch 810 is that you could probably get away with cooling the CPU + GPU off of one 360 rad with 60/80mm thickness (assuming you're not overclocking). No use putting a 240 in the top if 360 is supported
As for the front, I would throw in another 240 rad if you plan to overclock, but I'll let others decide this for me in case I'm blatantly wrong.
P.S. in the 650D, the thickest 240 rad you can get is about 45mm thickness before it reaches the top of the motherboard.
Have fun with your build
Edit:
Ahhh, I just read that this is a new build, my mistake for asking about the mobo in question.
