Thinking Of Water Cooling

Cleeecooo said:
Why 3 fans?

Also, you need 7/16 compressions.
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Oh 3 fans, 1 spare (might stick in spare PC as a fan stopped)

Oh yea thanks

OptimaLnrg said:
If you put the cards in slot 1 + 2 you will be using the nf200 .. surely best to use the recommended slots 1 + 3?
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I probably will, still thinking about the cards

Richard2012 said:
from what I read its better to have the cooling in parallel on the gfx cards, suppose to run em slightly cooler that way rather than having 1 running hotter than the other but would be only few degrees in it either way , but people have different opinions on it either way.

as for the compression fittings , as cleeec says u need 7/16 compression fittings , from personal experience the Ocuk compressions I couldn't get em to fasten at all and the EK ones wasn't much better with less than a turn before they locked , not tried bitpower ones but I read they suppose to be better fitting but ofc cost a lot more , prefer 1/2 inc barbs myself with 7/16 tubing(nice tight fit and no leaks)
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Hmmmm thanks for the info, I still could notmake my mind up with the barbs or compressions fittings, it just seemed to me that teh compression might look a bit better? currently the only ones in stock are EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/12mm] - G1/4 - Black EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/12mm] - G1/4 - Black. Might be something to think a bit more on, or could just get some barbs and compression fitting and see which I like the most?
 
Anyone know which I need?

Ok so I have Videocards in PCI-e Slots 1 and 3 whats recommended by asus for best performance. So I have these as they are for my cards going from what is listed. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-165-EK

So I need the Parallel link for these cards so these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-191-EK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=2267

So now to the bit I'm stuck on, I need a EK-FC Bridge to fit onto the cards and be the right distance for slots one and 3. Going off the pics for the differant types, dual, triple.

Now I have a Asus Maximus IV Extreme Intel P67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard, which has a one space between the PCIe's so I would guess http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-193-EK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=2267, BUT!!! I'm not using slot 2 I'm using slot 3 so I would need http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-199-EK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=2267 but that seems to miss out slot 3 and goes 1, 2 and then 4. So

So any idea which I would need? I'm going for the parallel version. Anyone have same board as me and can let me know which you use, if you change pcie slot?

Thanks

Sorry for all the questions, just when you spend you hard earned ££££ you want to get it right.
 
As a means to future proof myself, would it be worth getting a second 360 rad and not a 240? and would that fit ok into case if I did?

my thoughts are a bigger ran mean hopefully slower fan to cool, therefor lower noise? Also not a huge difference in price

What are you thoughts?

Also still after anyone who knows for sure which EK-FC Bridge I shoudl get?
 
Go for the dual pcie bridge and keep your cards next to eachither. I believe your motherboard has standard spacing, but just to be sure have a quick measure with a ruler.

I don't think a 360 will natively fit in the Elysium with another 360 in the top. I haven't seem the case for mysel so cannot confirm it, but I believe a 240 and a 360 is the biggest you can fit without any modding (120mm fan wise)

An extra 120 of radiate won't do massive amounts to your temps as you already have more than enough rad area.
 
Ok so no need for a bigger Rad ok,

Only thing with the mobo is for best performace it says slots one and three, so in a way would love to use them, but if not a dual bridge would be fine. It does have standard spacing as far as I can tell.
 
Maybe I was doing something wrong but when I tried to run SLI in slots 1 & 4 I got nothing from the second card..

Either way I'd rather have 1 & 3 and have it native instead of through the nf200.

I have this same issue as you, not sure which SLI fittings to get.

I'm looking at bitspower cystal links but not sure which size to get. Will probably wait until my cards arrive and measure up then..

If they ever arrive -_-.
 
OptimaLnrg said:
Maybe I was doing something wrong but when I tried to run SLI in slots 1 & 4 I got nothing from the second card..

Either way I'd rather have 1 & 3 and have it native instead of through the nf200.

I have this same issue as you, not sure which SLI fittings to get.

I'm looking at bitspower cystal links but not sure which size to get. Will probably wait until my cards arrive and measure up then..

If they ever arrive -_-.
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I have been thinking about getting http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-184-OK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=

Two of these and I should be able to get right connection, I have been looking at others with dirrerent lenghts also. I think this would work out cheaper, just a pity its gold.
 
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Ok measured the gap between my two Video cards, and its 6cm from slot one and slot three so I'm guessing that this would be fine, for my system as it is for systems with PCIe's 6cm apart?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-197-EK&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=2267

Anyone thing otherwise?

Also going by the EK parts it will cost around £35 for the parts, As far as I can tell this Phobya Variable SLI/Crossfire Connector 3 Slot - Gold does the same for just £13, would the EK parts give better performace over the Phobya part?
 
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Daracwow said:
Also going by the EK parts it will cost around £35 for the parts, As far as I can tell this Phobya Variable SLI/Crossfire Connector 3 Slot - Gold does the same for just £13, would the EK parts give better performace over the Phobya part?
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It won't be a massive difference, if any.
 
Ok Last check before I order, if you can see anything wrong, anything I mght need then please let me know.

Product Name
1x OcUK Tech Lab - V12 Watercooled Case - Xigmatek Elysium OcUK Tech Lab - V12 Watercooled Case
1x Intel Bracket Fitted
1x Mayhems X1 UV Red Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L
2x EK-FC7970 Full Cover Waterblock - Nickel Plexi **EN Nickel Plating**
1x Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator SR1 240
1x Lamptron FC Touch Fan Controller
2x EK-FC7970 Backplate - Black EK-FC7970 Backplate - Black
1x EK-FC Bridge DUAL Parallel 3-Slot
3x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin
2x EK-FC Link Radeon R48X0/58X0
1x Akasa TIM Kit Thermal Compound + Cleaner & Spreader
1x Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g) Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound 1x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm
2x XSPC HighFlex Hose 7/16" ID, 5/8" OD, 15.9/11.1mm, 2m, Clear
3x Akasa SATA-III 100cm Rounded Data Cable
6x OcUK 1/2" G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel - Barb Fitting
2x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin)

Two things to note, CPU block to be changed to Nickle one, either this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-080-EK&groupid=962&catid=1519&subcat=2286 or this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-124-EK&groupid=962&catid=1519&subcat=2286
Bards that come with case to be changed to black.

Still thinking about compression over barbs but for now barbs I think will be fine

Also thinking about getting 1850rpm fans not the 1450, not much differance in price and well the extra is always nice to have as a back up.
 
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I have a similair set up to you - 2600k - Maximus Extreme - xfire 7 series cards.

I didn't use the fancy ek links mainly because they weren't for sale from OCUK when I bought my kit. I also used the EK HFX kit and added another 120 rad and a bay res.

You can see how it turned out here:
My Project Log

Might be useful :)
 
Alz_D said:
I have a similair set up to you - 2600k - Maximus Extreme - xfire 7 series cards.

I didn't use the fancy ek links mainly because they weren't for sale from OCUK when I bought my kit. I also used the EK HFX kit and added another 120 rad and a bay res.

You can see how it turned out here:
My Project Log

Might be useful :)
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That looks great just hoping and praying mine will look as good once done :)
 
Ok might have changed my mind from a elysium case kit to this

Your basket

1x Xigmatek Elysium Full Tower Windowed Case - Black
2x EK-FC7970 Full Cover Waterblock - Nickel Plexi **EN Nickel Plating**
1x Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator SR1 360
1x XSPCX2O 750 Dual 5.25” Bay Reservoir Pump
1x EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi
1x Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator SR1 240
1x Lamptron FC Touch Fan Controller - Black
5x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1850 RPM - 3 Pin
1x EK-FC Bridge DUAL Parallel 3-Slot
2x EK-FC Link Radeon R48X0/58X0
1x Akasa TIM Kit Thermal Compound + Cleaner & Spreader
1x Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g)
1x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm
3x Mayhems X1 UV Red Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L
3x XSPC HighFlex Hose 7/16" ID, 5/8" OD, 15.9/11.1mm, 2m, Clear
3x Akasa SATA-III 100cm Rounded Data Cable
12x EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/12mm] - G1/4 - Black
2x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) (one for PSU testing only so thats why 2)

Was thinking about getting the pump Res combo, saves some space and just seems easier to me. Also going for the compression fitting just something about them that just looks good.

Was also thinking maybe a differnet size tubing, just because most the parts seems out for this size.
 
I have the Maximus IV Extreme and you can only use the EK bridges if you use (Slot 1 + 2 (Dual) Or (Slot 1, 2 and 4 (Triple) If you want to run 8x 8x native you cannot use the EK Bridge u'll have to use some fittings in between.

I made the same mistake and now i have an EK Parallel bridge and 2 links for 7970's under the bed :(

Heres mine just before the 7970's came around. http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4676/p1000656gl.jpg
 
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Wrexad said:
I have the Maximus IV Extreme and you can only use the EK bridges if you use (Slot 1 + 2 (Dual) Or (Slot 1, 2 and 4 (Triple) If you want to run 8x 8x native you cannot use the EK Bridge u'll have to use some fittings in between.

I made the same mistake and now i have an EK Parallel bridge and 2 links for 7970's under the bed :(

Heres mine just before the 7970's came around. http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4676/p1000656gl.jpg
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I was going for the EK-FC Bridge DUAL Parallel 3-Slot, as its says it needs a 6cm gap, which is what slots one and three are, so your telling me I cannot do this? its a pity i if cannot as slots 1 and 3 would give best proformance.

If I cannot use the EK bridge I think I'd go for something more sinple, but I do like these blocks
 
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:o That bridge wasn't on the market when i done my loop :( but looking at it yes it should work..

If you want 2 R48X0 links gimme a shout.. they are brand new ;)
 
Daracwow said:
1)Was thinking about getting the pump Res combo, saves some space and just seems easier to me. Also going for the compression fitting just something about them that just looks good.

2)Was also thinking maybe a differnet size tubing, just because most the parts seems out for this size.
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1) pumpres combos are often a little louder and they aren't immensely powerful either.

Seeing as you've spent so much already, getting one of these will kind of ruin the effect IMO. It's up to you, but i'd go for a D5 pump with top and a separate res with it.

2) What do you mean by that?
 
Cleeecooo said:
1) pumpres combos are often a little louder and they aren't immensely powerful either.

Seeing as you've spent so much already, getting one of these will kind of ruin the effect IMO. It's up to you, but i'd go for a D5 pump with top and a separate res with it.

2) What do you mean by that?
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1) Ok so a pump, res combo might not be best, for cooling, I was just trying to make it more simple to do this, so less tube needed. but still not made my mind up as you can tell, so many options just trying to work out my options. I do like the combo setup, but well need to cool, cpu and 2 GPU's for crazy res gaming so cooling more important.

2) Just on overclockers website a few part are out of stock, for this size of tubing.
 
cooling wise, they won't be too different (pumps). But noise wise the D5 is silent, the bay res made a hum which I personally found unbearable
 
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