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This may be in the wrong thread so I apologize if it is.
I'm planning on redoing my rig with just about a new everything except the case and the liquid cooling system somewhat. Here's what I have listed as far as the parts:
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard
EVGA 017-P3-1297-AR CO-OP Hydro Copper GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000 1000W
Now what I wanted to do was swap the reservoir I currently have which is the one that comes with the Swiftech Ultima Kit with a small, cylindrical type reservoir that I can mount next to the motherboard or somewhere else. The thing is though that right now my case seems a little cramped and with another hard drive in my case it will be even more cramped. So any ideas on where to fit it internally would be great. And I was going to swap out the 3 front stock fans with these fans, and change my liquid cooling color to something else I haven't decided yet. So here's some of my questions I'd like to have answered:
As for some side notes with Question 4 I would like something that contrasts the blue theme of the fans rather than something that blends in with it. I'd really like it to stick out. I have to 12'' UV cathodes inside my case already so UV styles would be preferred.
For Question 5 like I said above I also have 2 cathodes inside my case as well as a fourth fan located on the side but if I get LQ for the GPU then I may take it out. Also I was wondering if anyone knew how to take out the top (200mm?) fan on the top of the case, unless you think it would help with cooling the system down a bit. Also, any wire management tips would be greatly appreciated. It's a mess behind the mobo tray and the door barely stays closed at it is.
I know I am asking quite a bit here but I want to make sure that I have every last question answered before I go and dump quite a bit of money on this rig. I apologize in advance due to this becoming the 2nd time of building a rig and the first time of redoing a LQing setup.
You guys have helped me a lot with my other first projects so I'd expect nothing less but even more helpful information from you guys. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I plan on building this in a couple of months so I'll let you guys know how it went!
Thank you SO much,
I'm planning on redoing my rig with just about a new everything except the case and the liquid cooling system somewhat. Here's what I have listed as far as the parts:
Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard
EVGA 017-P3-1297-AR CO-OP Hydro Copper GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000 1000W
Now what I wanted to do was swap the reservoir I currently have which is the one that comes with the Swiftech Ultima Kit with a small, cylindrical type reservoir that I can mount next to the motherboard or somewhere else. The thing is though that right now my case seems a little cramped and with another hard drive in my case it will be even more cramped. So any ideas on where to fit it internally would be great. And I was going to swap out the 3 front stock fans with these fans, and change my liquid cooling color to something else I haven't decided yet. So here's some of my questions I'd like to have answered:
- What cylinder style reservoir should I get?
- Where could I mount it inside my case?
- Would a single loop be able to support and keep reasonably cool a CPU and GPU?
- What color liquid do you guys recommend?
- Will that power supply be able to handle the load being put onto it?
As for some side notes with Question 4 I would like something that contrasts the blue theme of the fans rather than something that blends in with it. I'd really like it to stick out. I have to 12'' UV cathodes inside my case already so UV styles would be preferred.
For Question 5 like I said above I also have 2 cathodes inside my case as well as a fourth fan located on the side but if I get LQ for the GPU then I may take it out. Also I was wondering if anyone knew how to take out the top (200mm?) fan on the top of the case, unless you think it would help with cooling the system down a bit. Also, any wire management tips would be greatly appreciated. It's a mess behind the mobo tray and the door barely stays closed at it is.
I know I am asking quite a bit here but I want to make sure that I have every last question answered before I go and dump quite a bit of money on this rig. I apologize in advance due to this becoming the 2nd time of building a rig and the first time of redoing a LQing setup.
You guys have helped me a lot with my other first projects so I'd expect nothing less but even more helpful information from you guys. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I plan on building this in a couple of months so I'll let you guys know how it went!
Thank you SO much,
Twiggy