- Joined
- Dec 23, 2009
First off let me thank everyone for their help and an awesome community. Water cooling is not an easy thing to research and takes quite a bit of time. I''ve done my homework (I think) and have come up with a potential build. however, as a noob to this, I would like some expert hand holding:
System:
CPU: Core i7 920
GPU: Dual 8800GTS. (Waiting for ATI 5970 or Nvidia 300s)
Case: Corsair 800D.
MB: Gigabyte x58-UD5
RAM: OCZ 6GB
WC Setup:
RAD: XSPC RX360
RES: EK MULTIOPTION 250.
PUMP: MCP 355 W/ XSPC TOP (possibly Dual top depending on config)
OR
MCP 655 Vario
Tubing: 1/2" ID. Possibly Primochill Clear.
Fittings: Compressions from Koolance or Feser or Bitspower.
CPU Block: Apogee XT
Fluid: PrimoChill Blue UV
Lights: White LED.
RAM: Corsair RAM Cooler.
Fans: Yate loons? or Scythe. Not sure.
Goals:
1. OC CPU to 4GHZ or more for stable 24/7 running. ( I have built many machines, but never overclocked).
2. Have a quite system. ( preferably, "are you even on?" quite).
3. Have room for expansion if I decied to add SLI/Crossfire and MB to the list.
4. Achieve a great looking system such as:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18073725
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=235461
Questions:
1. Are there any good adjustable fans that go from low noise/CFM to high CFM ? There will be no AC where I am, so potentially the ambient temp will vary.
2. Are there alternative parts? Or newer parts I should wait for?
3. I like the mcp355 pump because I could easily fit 2 of them in the 5.25 bays, but is the mcp655 a better choice? Will it fit in the cdrom bay? Keep in mind, I may want to go to dual loops.
4. Should I use dyed water like the setups above, or stick with UV tubing?
5. How does the color on UV tubing work?
6. If/when I do dual loops, is the 250 res enough?
7. Can anyone recommend a good fan controller that matches the 800d?
8. Compression fittings recommendations.
9. Is corrosion an issue with the parts I've chosen? They all seem to be copper/brass.
10. Am I forgetting anything?
Last, thank you all for your help. I've done a ton of reading and I'm sure I still have a ton to go. I have really tried to refrain from posting questions and sticking with google, but each scenario is rather unique. Thanks again!
System:
CPU: Core i7 920
GPU: Dual 8800GTS. (Waiting for ATI 5970 or Nvidia 300s)
Case: Corsair 800D.
MB: Gigabyte x58-UD5
RAM: OCZ 6GB
WC Setup:
RAD: XSPC RX360
RES: EK MULTIOPTION 250.
PUMP: MCP 355 W/ XSPC TOP (possibly Dual top depending on config)
OR
MCP 655 Vario
Tubing: 1/2" ID. Possibly Primochill Clear.
Fittings: Compressions from Koolance or Feser or Bitspower.
CPU Block: Apogee XT
Fluid: PrimoChill Blue UV
Lights: White LED.
RAM: Corsair RAM Cooler.
Fans: Yate loons? or Scythe. Not sure.
Goals:
1. OC CPU to 4GHZ or more for stable 24/7 running. ( I have built many machines, but never overclocked).
2. Have a quite system. ( preferably, "are you even on?" quite).
3. Have room for expansion if I decied to add SLI/Crossfire and MB to the list.
4. Achieve a great looking system such as:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18073725
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=235461
Questions:
1. Are there any good adjustable fans that go from low noise/CFM to high CFM ? There will be no AC where I am, so potentially the ambient temp will vary.
2. Are there alternative parts? Or newer parts I should wait for?
3. I like the mcp355 pump because I could easily fit 2 of them in the 5.25 bays, but is the mcp655 a better choice? Will it fit in the cdrom bay? Keep in mind, I may want to go to dual loops.
4. Should I use dyed water like the setups above, or stick with UV tubing?
5. How does the color on UV tubing work?
6. If/when I do dual loops, is the 250 res enough?
7. Can anyone recommend a good fan controller that matches the 800d?
8. Compression fittings recommendations.
9. Is corrosion an issue with the parts I've chosen? They all seem to be copper/brass.
10. Am I forgetting anything?
Last, thank you all for your help. I've done a ton of reading and I'm sure I still have a ton to go. I have really tried to refrain from posting questions and sticking with google, but each scenario is rather unique. Thanks again!