New to liquid cooling, need advice on possible loop

[ToXic]

So im looking to possibly go liquid, so I can get a more impressive clock out of my 920, and 580 whenever eVGA decides its my turn (#560 lol). Anyone have any recommendations, and possible recommended parts?

Budget is about $250 at most.

[lowfat]

EK-Supreme HF - Plexi Rev 2.0 - Universal CPU Water Block EK-Supreme HF Plexi water block [EK-Supreme HF R2 - Plexi] - $72.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $73
Slim Triple 120mm Radiator XSPC RS360 Slim Triple 120mm Radiator XSPC RS360 [RS360] - $54.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $55
EK-DCP 4.0 High Performance Water Pump EK-DCP 4.0 [EK-DCP 4.0] - $59.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $60
EK-Reservoir Combo for DCP 4.0 Pump Only EK-Reservoir Combo DCP 4.0 [Combo DCP 4.0] - $37.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $38
1/2 ID Tubing - High Flow Barb - Silver High Flow Barb 1/2 ID tubing [1212-S] - $2.69 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store x 6 $16
Pre-cut pack 2.5m (8.2 ft) 1/2ID WHITE / UV BLUE Feser Tube UV Hose 1/2ID-3/4OD [Tube Blister 1/2 White] - $16.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $17

total = $259 + tax + shipping

You could save a few buck by buying a Swiftech MC Res V2 but not all that much.

[Keltron 3030]

im gonna tell you right now, your gonna go over your budget if you wanna do both your GPU and CPU

[ToXic]

Originally Posted by Keltron 3030

im gonna tell you right now, your gonna go over your budget if you wanna do both your GPU and CPU

GPU is only a issue in 3 or so months when I get my 580 from eVGA.

Originally Posted by lowfat

EK-Supreme HF - Plexi Rev 2.0 - Universal CPU Water Block EK-Supreme HF Plexi water block [EK-Supreme HF R2 - Plexi] - $72.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $73
Slim Triple 120mm Radiator XSPC RS360 Slim Triple 120mm Radiator XSPC RS360 [RS360] - $54.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $55
EK-DCP 4.0 High Performance Water Pump EK-DCP 4.0 [EK-DCP 4.0] - $59.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $60
EK-Reservoir Combo for DCP 4.0 Pump Only EK-Reservoir Combo DCP 4.0 [Combo DCP 4.0] - $37.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $38
1/2 ID Tubing - High Flow Barb - Silver High Flow Barb 1/2 ID tubing [1212-S] - $2.69 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store x 6 $16
Pre-cut pack 2.5m (8.2 ft) 1/2ID WHITE / UV BLUE Feser Tube UV Hose 1/2ID-3/4OD [Tube Blister 1/2 White] - $16.99 : DazMode, Canadian PC Water Cooling and Modding Store $17

total = $259 + tax + shipping

You could save a few buck by buying a Swiftech MC Res V2 but not all that much.

Lowfat i love you! Lol!

[dustin1706]

I like lowfat's list. I would be tempted to go with a thicker rad like the RX360 if you have the room, and I really don't know anything about the EK pump. If it's as good as the rest of their products it should be ok, but I am a fan of the D5/655 pumps. But those changes would take you closer to $300.


Watercooling gets very expensive very fast if you're as dumb as I am lol. I spent almost $250 on compression fittings alone My build that was supposed to be $2500 ended up over 4k. Be thankful I'm not an accountant I guess.

[vohiep84]

:-) I use to have a budget for watercooling.... but it's too fun to stop!

[Dazmode]

Originally Posted by vohiep84

:-) I use to have a budget for watercooling.... but it's too fun to stop!

So true. I keep changing it every half a year.

[ToXic]

Budget temporarily dropped to $100... Anyone got some used stuff? Lol, soon to be selling some ram tho

[Dazmode]

Originally Posted by ToXic

Budget temporarily dropped to $100...

I'd say forget it. You closest bet is RASA kit for $150.

Or try to collect used bits and pieces locally.

[ToXic]

Originally Posted by Dazmode

I'd say forget it. You closest bet is RASA kit for $150.

Or try to collect used bits and pieces locally.

Truth be told I only know 2 members on here that actualy live in Calgary, Brain Eater and Shozzking.