Radiator estimate for 780 2xSLI and 4770K

DanielCoffey

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I would appreciate a radiator estimate for a 2x 780 Ti plus 4770K overclocked plus motherboard please.

I am assuming it will be something like a pair of 360x60mm push or push/pull with a possible option to add a 240x60mm if you would advise it.

The case will be a CaseLabs Mercury S8 so there is plenty of space and airflow.
 
Since you have the space i would go for the biggest and as many rads as you can fit. Will save you hassle later on.

Push/pull does not make mush of a difference. The biggest advantage of fitting loads of rads. is you can run the fans at really RPM and have a very silent case while providing good cooling.

Remember to make a build log. Rare to see a caselabs build.
 
One issue with the S8 is it is unfiltered so I will be fitting filters to any intake fans... with the added restriction of a filter I was wondering if push/pull would be more advised.
 
I have a 900D and all intakes are dust filtered. I havent noticed any restriction since i went from push/pull to only push on pull on 4 radiators. I run all my corsair sp120's on 300RPM.

I74770k @4.4, 2x 670 overclocked, watercooled asus formula VI VRM. And i still get very low temps. i can easily increase the RPM with my fan controller if needed to keep and noise balanced.

Visually push/pull looks great! if you have the space and money and like how it looks then go for it. but its not essential.
 
not quite sure how much rad space you have in that case but yeah high end i aim for 240 per component. You can do it with less but more rad space (if your pump can handle it) is more space for heat to escape and so you can run slower fan speeds
 
Using a Phobya 560 4x140 1000rpm fans free standing externaly with Quick Realease Fottings > 4820k:4.6ghz core temps mid forties + SLI 670> 40'cto 44'c playing TitanFall room temp 21'c.

One Big Rad makes fitting and maintenance easy, Phobya 560 > £75 with PP.
 
Heres a few that i took during the rebuild. will try and get you a finished one.





I have a

480 UT60 on top
480 XT45 bottom
240 XT45 bottom
24 ST30 at the front

Using D5 pump. but considering a second D5 and reduce the pump speed. plus its a saftey measure incase 1 pump dies.
 
DanielCoffey said:
I would appreciate a radiator estimate for a 2x 780 Ti plus 4770K overclocked plus motherboard please.

I am assuming it will be something like a pair of 360x60mm push or push/pull with a possible option to add a 240x60mm if you would advise it.

The case will be a CaseLabs Mercury S8 so there is plenty of space and airflow.
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Haha, copycat :)

When did you order?
I did on morning 7th, just after announcement :)

S8 without pedestal can eat this(push/pull):

Top: 2 x 360 Monsta (or some 60mm rad on right side to allow a 240 in front)
Front: 1 x 240 (if there is a max 60ish ran on right top)
Left side (optional): 1 x 360, 60ish thick.

I opted for left side rad mount, because I don't use 3.5" HDDs, only 2.5 and you can put 4 under motherboard.
So 3 x Hardware Labs Black Ice GT Extreme 360 going into my S8 :) (unless I change my mind and go for RIVBE, then I am buying pedestal and another 2 360's).

Good luck with your build, and don't forget to post the log.
 
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I haven't ordered yet due to lack of cash... so I missed the pre-order discount.

I hope to order an all-white S8 in a couple of weeks and I will probably fit 3x360 too and keep the front nice and clean.

How are you planning to handle the direction of the air flow and filters?
 
Well.
I didn't put enough thought into that, but I guess it will be better to force the air thru top rather than go for natural flow. Otherwise there is just not enough intake.
So I see it like this:
Front: No rad, 2 x 120mm fans, intake.
Top: 2 x 360 GTX's on push/pull, intake.
Left side:1 x 360 GTX on push, intake.
Rear: 120mm exhaust + possibly will try to mod it a bit and fit 2 BeQuiet 40mm fans there above the PCI-E slots.
I am possibly looking at pedestal upgrade and that would fix the problem, because I could move the PSU there and have some more air coming from left side.
I just hope DemciFlex filter will fit with fans in front.
I am sure the 360 filters will fit on top, if not I can just cut them to size a bit.
 
I was planning to have all three 360s as intake and get the vented sides and front with no other fans apart from the rear.

We can get a better idea of how the filled case looks when we see builds from the early pre-orders.
 
Well.
I am planning to start building as soon as it arrives.
I ordered mine in Dark Grey and Primer Grey, as I will be painting some parts.
By the way, case have openings for tubes so there is always option to just put slow PWM fans inside and Phobya 1080/1260 outside, on the stand next to the case.
Not something what I would do because moving that would be a royal pain, but always an option.
For me it looks like I may end up with pedestal anyway so there won't be any problems with cooling.
I am planning to build this rig over next few months, to give me something to do.
RIVBE (full block) + 4930 +ram + 2/3 780Ti's.
So I'd end up with more than 3 rads anyway.
 
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Blame said:
I have a 900D and all intakes are dust filtered. I havent noticed any restriction since i went from push/pull to only push on pull on 4 radiators. I run all my corsair sp120's on 300RPM.

I74770k @4.4, 2x 670 overclocked, watercooled asus formula VI VRM. And i still get very low temps. i can easily increase the RPM with my fan controller if needed to keep and noise balanced.

Visually push/pull looks great! if you have the space and money and like how it looks then go for it. but its not essential.
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Nicely done, but hate to have to clean the interior at some point even with dust filters.
 
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