Quite new, need help

[Cr4cKeR]

Here's my rig:
Cooler Master Stacker 830
EVGA 780i SLI board
2x BFG 8800 GT (512 mb)
Intel E8400 (3.0 gHz)
4 gig OCZ ram (800 mHz)
Antec 850w w/ expansion Visiontec 450w

My rig is currently on air, and I want to look into liquid cooling because I'm looking to overclock it. I wanted some suggestions because I have a very hot run right now. I wanted to cool my 2 VGA's, my CPU, and my northbridge because it also gets very hot. Should I go with 1 or 2 radiators? Do I need cooling for all of those parts? This is my first liquid project so please help! Thanks so much, guys I appreciate it! Also any more info you need I have.

[Jas]

First off, :welcome: to the forums

You PROBABLY don't need more than one loop, you'll just need a 120.3 sized radiator (that would be a radiator that takes 3 120mm fans). Alternately you could look at using two smaller radiators.

You'll want a good pump with lots of head pressure, You may want to look at the MCP355.

As far as yoru Nb goes, typicaly a HSF on there is enough. Although, in some cases, it can help to WC the NB as well (it did for me).

I personally would build your loop without a NB block first, and if you do run into any issue with stability from heat in the NB, you can add a NB block later.

[Cr4cKeR]

Alright that sounds like a good idea. Alternatively, I was possibly looking at using two entire cases. My old case I was going to use for the cooling reservoir, radiator and pump. My current case realistically is really cramped and I was going to do that so I can place fans to further cool the liquid and other mods just to make the second case look cool and not totally useless. Any input on that idea? I have the CM Stacker and was still going to use a couple fans just for further cooling in that case but I thought it would be highly efficient with the second case. Should I still only use 1 loop or go 2? Also will I need additional power to add this or no? I'm not sure how that works.

[xtkxhom3r]

i would do 2 looks one for the gpu's and another for the nb and cpu but if your looking to save money im the guy you shouldnt listen to lol i like to overdo things and buy for the future so if it was up to me i would get a 120.3 for the cpu ( so you can overclock that thing and never have to worry about temps) and a 120.3 for the gpu's

but thats gonna cost ya.....you can get a 120.2 for the cpu and a 120.3 for the gpu's im sure your going to upgrade to something better in the future and all the new cards run really hot...

[xtkxhom3r]

btw you should be fine with your psu i dont think you will need a bigger one but if you have doubts go to google and search for psu calculator

[Jas]

Alright that sounds like a good idea. Alternatively, I was possibly looking at using two entire cases. My old case I was going to use for the cooling reservoir, radiator and pump. My current case realistically is really cramped and I was going to do that so I can place fans to further cool the liquid and other mods just to make the second case look cool and not totally useless. Any input on that idea? I have the CM Stacker and was still going to use a couple fans just for further cooling in that case but I thought it would be highly efficient with the second case. Should I still only use 1 loop or go 2? Also will I need additional power to add this or no? I'm not sure how that works.

The stacker is a pretty popular case for Wcing. Do a search on here for Stacker and water cooling and you should bring up a number of threads, which should help you come up with some ideas of how to install everything. You SHOULD be able to get everything internal.