- Joined
- Mar 10, 2013
- Location
- Hollywood, CA
Hello peeps, I need some help picking parts for a custom loop build, I've never done this before, I've been reading and watching videos for a few days now, but I would much rather ask for advice on here before I go ahead and spend my hard earned money on the wrong hardware. I'm open to suggestions, my budget is around $500, and I want to cool both the CPU and GPU in my system. I'm running a modest overclock, I don't want something that can handle crazy temps, rather something to keep the system silent.
Here's my system:
Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero
i7 6700k
GTX 1080 (reference PCB)
850W PSU
Thermaltake Suppressor F31 - http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002733
(it'a basically a Define R5 clone)
I have routed everything in a way where the front part of the case is completely empty (remove HDD cages etc) to allow room for the radiator, pump and reservoir, check this pic, this is what I want to do, minus the top radiator
I want to use PETG tubing, and red coolant. I did a ton of research into XSPC and EKWB stuff, in fact I almost pulled the trigger on an XSPC 280 kit (a 280 rad is important, since I want to keep at least one bay open for a Bluray rom) and an XSPC 1080 water block, backplate, PETG tubing and PETG fittings. If I buy the kit, throw away the soft tubing, and just replace it with PETG tubing and fittings, it comes to about $500 from Amazon, which is within my budget. Am I on the right track, or am I completely off course? Please advice. If one of you kind souls can write up a part list of what I should buy instead, please do so. I'm open to all suggestions, as long as it's close to my budget, and I don't have to wait for parts for months, (I live in the US). If I can get all the stuff from Amazon, even better.
Thanks in advance.
Here's my system:
Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero
i7 6700k
GTX 1080 (reference PCB)
850W PSU
Thermaltake Suppressor F31 - http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002733
(it'a basically a Define R5 clone)
I have routed everything in a way where the front part of the case is completely empty (remove HDD cages etc) to allow room for the radiator, pump and reservoir, check this pic, this is what I want to do, minus the top radiator
I want to use PETG tubing, and red coolant. I did a ton of research into XSPC and EKWB stuff, in fact I almost pulled the trigger on an XSPC 280 kit (a 280 rad is important, since I want to keep at least one bay open for a Bluray rom) and an XSPC 1080 water block, backplate, PETG tubing and PETG fittings. If I buy the kit, throw away the soft tubing, and just replace it with PETG tubing and fittings, it comes to about $500 from Amazon, which is within my budget. Am I on the right track, or am I completely off course? Please advice. If one of you kind souls can write up a part list of what I should buy instead, please do so. I'm open to all suggestions, as long as it's close to my budget, and I don't have to wait for parts for months, (I live in the US). If I can get all the stuff from Amazon, even better.
Thanks in advance.