Please could you help spec up a kit for a 7970 and a 2500k

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I've never used proper water cooling before but I'd like to water cool my new 7970 and my existing 2500k. My sig has my hardware list. Would my HAF932 be able to hold the reservoir, pump and rad internally?

If someone could advise/put together an o/c shopping list for me I'd be really grateful. Cost isnt too much of an issue, except where it comes to spending a lot more for something and not really gaining too much for the extra.

Thanks o/c's! :)
 
So I'd need a big rad then for this setup?

ETA, thanks for the comments ... yes there is a lot of space at the top of the case if I remove the top fan
 
Aurhinius said:
Takes a 360mm rad in the roof no problem check the reviews maybe you are thinking of a 922?

Or perhaps 360mm isn't big enough for you ;-)
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:eek:

I was indeed thinking of a 922

Can you fit another 120 in somewhere?


YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Tech Lab - D5 Vario Pump & Alphacool Clear HF D5 Top Value Combo £84.98
1 x EK-FC7970 Full Cover Waterblock - Nickel Plexi **EN Nickel Plating** £79.99
1 x EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (360) £79.99
1 x EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £56.99
1 x EK Dual Bay Spin Reservoir - Acetal £46.99
1 x XSPC EX120 120mm Radiator - Black £29.99
1 x Mayhems Pastel - Blueberry Blue Coolant 1L £14.99
4 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin £12.98 (£51.92)
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m £10.88
1 x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.50
12 x OcUK 1/2" Barbed Fitting G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel Finish £1.68 (£20.16)
1 x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) £1.30
Total : £498.70 (includes shipping : £10.00).

 
Cleeecooo said:
:eek:

I was indeed thinking of a 922

Can you fit another 120 in somewhere?


YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Tech Lab - D5 Vario Pump & Alphacool Clear HF D5 Top Value Combo £84.98
1 x EK-FC7970 Full Cover Waterblock - Nickel Plexi **EN Nickel Plating** £79.99
1 x EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (360) £79.99
1 x EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £56.99
1 x EK Dual Bay Spin Reservoir - Acetal £46.99
1 x XSPC EX120 120mm Radiator - Black £29.99
1 x Mayhems Pastel - Blueberry Blue Coolant 1L £14.99
4 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin £12.98 (£51.92)
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m £10.88
1 x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.50
12 x OcUK 1/2" Barbed Fitting G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel Finish £1.68 (£20.16)
1 x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) £1.30
Total : £498.70 (includes shipping : £10.00).

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Thanks for this, could I ask what the 120mm rad is for?

Also, would the coolant be able to inhibit algae or would I need something extra for that?
 
Double check the 120mm.

I think the fan at the rear behind the CPU socket in the 932 is actually 140mm so you might need to get a 140mm RAD instead of a 120mm or the holes may not line up.

Per coolermaster -

Cooling System Front: 230 x 30 mm red LED fan x 1 / 700 RPM / 19 dBA
Top: 230 x 30 mm red LED fan x 1 / 700 RPM / 19 dBA
(supports 120 mm fan x 3 or 120 mm x 1 + 230 x 30 x 1)
Rear: 140 x 25 mm fan x1 / 1200 RPM / 17 dBA
 
Trust me, a 360 rad will be more than enough to cool a 7970 and a 2500k. I had a heavily overclocked (4.8) 2700k (much hotter than a 2500k) along with 2 x 5850's running off one Thermochill 120.3 - Did the job perfectly (with 3 x Scythe GT 1450's)

Just don't skimp on the 360 rad and get a better make than the EK one as it's one of the most important components for removing heat from your loop.
 
What above said. I'm cooling a 580 and a 2500k perfectly well with a 240 rad.

Go with XSPC. They really are great rads.
 
Am I thinking of the slim rads by accident? I'm so confused :/

Brain = tired. But yeah. Apparently mlwood said the mayhems rads should be epic :) the tests he's done show this as well :)

There was another rad that what's his face who did the 360mm rad comparison on here said was the best. I'm just tempted to try and make a custom rad for my ft03, using as much spare space as possible :) would be a hell of a job though!
 
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