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***NOTICE: I decided to use this thread as my Project: RED Glare thread, as it didn't receive very many replies. I will not be modding the case unless absolutely necessary. This will be a build log for a new water-cooled overclocking/gaming system. Pics will be included once I actually take them.***
***Pics start in post #7 below***
Hello all!
I'm building a new system very soon (ordering this coming week), and I'm looking to water cool the major components.
Case will be a Thermaltake Core X2 mATX
Mainboard will be an ASUS Maximus VIII Gene mATX
CPU will be a Skylake-K (haven't decided which)
GPU will be an EVGA 980 Ti Hydro Copper
Was thinking about these loop components:
EK-BAY RES D5 Vario
EK-FB ASUS M8G Monoblock
EK-CoolStream 360 radiators (2)
PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 3/8" x 5/8" tubing
Compression fittings all around
Distilled water + anti-corrosive + KillCoil
Looking for maximum overclocking (within the limits of water cooling, of course) and maximum gaming performance. Cost isn't an issue.
Do I actually need two 360 radiators?
Should I get 25mm, 38mm, or 60mm radiator(s)?
Is that reservoir enough? Any benefit to two reservoirs?
Any clear LED fans come highly recommended? I'll need at least eight 120s plus a 140 for the rear.
Thanks in advance for the help!
***Pics start in post #7 below***
Hello all!
I'm building a new system very soon (ordering this coming week), and I'm looking to water cool the major components.
Case will be a Thermaltake Core X2 mATX
Mainboard will be an ASUS Maximus VIII Gene mATX
CPU will be a Skylake-K (haven't decided which)
GPU will be an EVGA 980 Ti Hydro Copper
Was thinking about these loop components:
EK-BAY RES D5 Vario
EK-FB ASUS M8G Monoblock
EK-CoolStream 360 radiators (2)
PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 3/8" x 5/8" tubing
Compression fittings all around
Distilled water + anti-corrosive + KillCoil
Looking for maximum overclocking (within the limits of water cooling, of course) and maximum gaming performance. Cost isn't an issue.
Do I actually need two 360 radiators?
Should I get 25mm, 38mm, or 60mm radiator(s)?
Is that reservoir enough? Any benefit to two reservoirs?
Any clear LED fans come highly recommended? I'll need at least eight 120s plus a 140 for the rear.
Thanks in advance for the help!
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