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Opinions Please! X79 Watercooling Build. Hellooo! I have some questions about a new build I am putting together. Will keep it brief for now and start off with a couple questions, since I am at work. There is a budget in my mind... but it's not set in stone. Quick run-down of main components: - 3820/3930K (whatever I find a better deal on) - Rampage IV Extreme - GTX670 (680 PCB) SLI - 32GB RAM THESE? - Corsair AX750 (existing component and hopefully it will provide enough juice) - Lian-li PC-A05NB (existing case I want to make use of) Watercooling components: - EK Supremacy CSQ Plexi/Copper CPU Block - (2) EK FC680 GTX CSQ Plexi/Copper (but not 100% sure if I want to watercool the cards) - (2) XSPC EX240 (good sizes for the case to keep the loop within the case) - Koolance RP-452X2 Rev 2.0 or EK D5 X-RES 140 CSQ - Dazmode D5 Vario ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Major question on my mind right now is: (because I am about to place an order) Gigabyte GTX670 Windforce ($318.74) or EVGA GTX670 FTW ($359.99)? - I know performance wise they are about the same, EVGA with the faster stock clock. - I plan to pick up 2 of either one and run them without water until I can afford all the additional watercooling parts. - I plan to use the RIVE motherboard so... I can't make up my mind if the darn blue pcbs on the gigabyte cards will bother me when they don't match the motherboard pcb (for when I go watercooling). - Or should I wait till Black November sales start and hope for an even cheaper 670? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will post more details about my plans for the waterloop later. There are reasons for choosing specific reservoirs and radiators. Please keep in mind it is my first time doing a custom open loop. Will start a build log when components have arrived. Thanks in advance for your opinions. |
Get the EVGA cards since they use a reference 680 PCB in order to avoid incompatibility issues with waterblocks (the gigabite cards are non-ref and may be a pain to WC). Your choice of RAM is :thumb: |
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Thanks for clearing that up, I guess I know which cards to go for. The RAM seems like a good deal :biggrin: |
Your choice of hardware looks good! I would definitely go with EVGA as they allow water cooling and they take great care of you if you need to RMA. |
Another question I had in mind, will the (2) EX240s be enough radiator for an overclocked 3930K and two GTX670 FTW? |
Should be ok. I'd try to keep them on separate loops though. |
Hmm, dual loops eh. Should be possible with the equipment I have listed. I will keep that in mind and do a little more research. |
Dual loops = 2 pumps, 2 reservoirs, etc. A lot to fit in that case of yours. 480 worth of rad should be fine to cool those parts, and you can easily run pump>rads>cpu>gpu1>gpu2>reservoir>pump and get good results. The key to a good WC build is the ease with which you can drain/fill your loop. Not an easy task with a bay reservoir. Consider a drain and fill line... Good luck. |
So I ditched X79... because I bought a GA-Z77X-UP4 TH for $120 and picked up a 3770K. Didn't "need" the extra memory capacity and graphics lanes. Saved the extra cash for the watercooling setup and some pretty Dominator Platinums (8GBx2, DDR3-1600 and 9-9-9-24). As a gift, I was also given a... (*drum rolls*) ... Case Labs M8. Always wanted a cube case and the significant other decided to be very generous. And now of course the watercooling setup will change. -------------------------------------------------------------- Quote:
I do not anticipate filling being a problem, the Koolance bay reservoir will be the highest point and is easy accessible for filling (front and top openings). Should I buy 360 rads with more than two openings and use one of the extra ports for draining? This seems like the easiest route. Originally I just wanted to go with (2) RX360s. |
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