What would I need to watercool a GTX480 (Reference) & My CPU (i7 3770K)?

Great, I'll definitely keep an eye on your progress. Interested to see how you get on with yours man :)

Yeah, these blocks have pretty much cut my temps in half and that's with added voltage. With the stock cooler both were close to the 100c mark and the fan noise was driving me mildly insane lol

I originally purchased 2 AXP air coolers but sold them on when I realised how little space I'd be left with. They are great air coolers but they are huge and look pretty hideous when compared to the AC blocks!

Hope you manage to get another card sorted man :) I've posted my 3DMark 11 score in the results thread:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18428457


SLI/CF results.

1. WhyScotty - 19343. 680. 3930K @ 5.0
2. Locky 18722. 7970. 3930K @ 4.7
3. Besty - 18649. 7970. 3930K @ 5.0
4. OptimaLnrg - 17865. 680 Lightning 2700K @ 4.8
5. Rusty - 17796. 680. 3770K @ 4.5
6. [email protected] - 16409. MSI 670. 2700K @ 5.04
7. Tonester0011 - 16267. CF 7970. 3770K @ 4.8
8. BodgeITandRun - 16246. CF Sapphire 7970. I7 990X @ 4.5
9. Boomstick777 - 16130. 7970. 3820 @ 4.6
10. Reaper101 - 15589. 680. 2700K @ 4.2
11. Boldie007 - 14661. 2X GTX 680. 2500K @ 4.8
12. Bluntwrapped - 12041. GTX 480. 2700K @ 5.0
13. Tommybhoy - 10778. 6950 (unlocked). I5 2500K @ 4.8and a bit
14. LTMatt - 9808. 6950 (unlocked) I5 2500K @ 4.6
15. Nick Lidgett - 8745. 6870. 2600K @ 4.8
16. Kaapstad - 8550. 5970. I7 975 @ 3.45
17. StutheTerrorist - 7661. 5850. I7 920 @ 4.0
18. Stephen0011 - 6809. 6850. 1100T @ 3.3
 
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Just had a little play with the tubing and compression fittings, but the barbed end doesn't want to go into the tubing, is there a technique that I should know of, or have I mismatched parts?
 
Brute force!!

What did you end up with? If it's a tad tight try dipping the end of the tubing in some boiling water to soften it up before going over the barb.
 
pastymuncher said:
Brute force!!

What did you end up with? If it's a tad tight try dipping the end of the tubing in some boiling water to soften it up before going over the barb.
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Ah ok, was worried I'd damage the tubing, it seemed to bend the top side of it, I'll give the hot water a go, thanks :)

I've decided to stick with the XSPC HighFlex clear and the 7/16 EK compression fittings, I saw that Stelly's build used the same tubing and the same coolant, so I thought I'd give it a go, and chalk any problems down to experience :D
 
Should'nt have any problems. I am using 7/16" XSPC uv tubing with a mixture of 7/16" compression fittings and 1/2" barbs and not had any problems.
 
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Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy some more bits for my wc build, but can anyone tell me the difference between these two fittings as they have the same manufacturers code?

I'm wanting the part that's in the left hand side of these pics below, on top of the rad, next to the hard drive bays, 90deg upwards towards the 5.25" drive bays?
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Mine is a T with 3 threads and his is a 90 degree elbow fitting with 2 threads.
 
khemist said:
Mine is a T with 3 threads and his is a 90 degree elbow fitting with 2 threads.
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Thanks for the confirmation mate, I did in the end buy the more expensive one and it was the same as yours, the Y fitting is showing the wrong code on OCUK, I double checked BitsPower's webby to confirm :)
 
Haven't seen (or looked for) any performance reviews on it, cosmetically it doesn't appeal to me for some reason I can't quite put my finger on.

I do however like the look of those AC Kryos blocks & the supremacy full nickel.
 
My top 3 choices are (in no particular order):

1) http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-030-AQ&groupid=962&catid=1519&subcat=

2) http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-230-EK&groupid=962&catid=1519&subcat=

3) http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-014-KA&groupid=962&catid=1519&subcat=


For item number 2, they do a full copper block, which looks really nice, is it worth getting that instead?

For item number 1, I like because its made by the same company as my VGA block, and it matches it for colour etc.. also the AC build quality seems first class :)

I want to order tonight if possible :)
 
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Of those three I'd go for either the supremacy (Full nickel or copper, both will perform the same) or the Kryos (make sure to buy the one that fits your socket).

Just something about those Koolance blocks I don't like at all.

One things for sure, performance wise they will all be just about on a par with each other as most £50+ CPU blocks are. So you should be fine in basing your purchase on which one you like the look of best :)
 
iirc EK posted up some independent reviews of the supremacy on their website and FB page :)

And yes, Raystorm, brilliant block :D
 
What's people's opinion on the EK-Supremacy Full Nickel after the previous problems EK have had with their nickel plating? Can't decide still on the CPU block?
 
As long as you are using decent pre-mix you shouldn't have any issues with the nickel plating...if you do unfortunately get an issue EK are pretty helpful with RMA :)

Performance wise EK claim its 2-3c cooler than the supreme HF, which puts it on a par if not slightly better than an XSPC Raystorm.
 
I'd probably go for the full copper supremacy.

Choosing £50+ blocks at the moment comes purely down to cosmetics IMO, all blocks around that price range perform within a few % of one another.

I may even treat my self to a new CPU block when I rebuild my loop in a few weeks, probably between the Kryos and the Supremacy full copper.
 
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