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chroniclard

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So I can buy an EVGA AIO kit for about 90 quid.

Could I build reasonable custom loop(GPU only) for anywhere near that price?

Seems the waterblock alone would cost around that!

Card would be a GTX 980.
 
I dont think you can build it. The best option would be to buy all in one cooler that is compatible with kraken g10. Custom loop will cost around 70-80 for gpu block 70 for pump tubing coolant 15, rad 70 and tubing around 10.

Here are details about kraken g10
Compatibility Nvidia : GTX 980, 970, 780 Ti, 780, 770, 760, Titan, 680, 670, 660Ti, 660, 580, 570, 560Ti, 560, 560SE
AMD : R9 290X*, 290*, 280X**, 280**, 270X, 270 HD7970**, 7950**, 7870, 7850, 6970, 6950, 6870, 6850, 6790, 6770, 5870, 5850, 5830
The compatibility list is based on AMD Radeon and NVIDIA's reference board layout, screw spacing and die height only. Please check the height restriction before purchase.
* Some variation in die thickness and height may cause issues with screws being too short to install on some AMD 290-based cards.
* Do NOT force the G10 to fit if your card is too thick, contact support for a revised screw set.
** Some variations in AMD die height may require the use of a shim.
Compatibility NZXT : Kraken X61, Kraken X41, Kraken X31, Kraken X60, Kraken X40
Corsair : H105, H110, H90, H75, H55 , H50 (CW-9060006-WW only)
Antec : KUHLER H2O 920V4, KUHLER H2O 620V4, KUHLER H2O 920, KUHLER H2O 620
Thermaltake : Water 3.0 Extreme, Water 3.0 Pro, Water 3.0 Performer, Water 2.0 Extreme, Water 2.0 Pro, Water 2.0 Performer
Zalman : LQ-320, LQ-315, LQ-310

Source: https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/138-kraken-g10-gpu-bracket.html


Although custom water cooling kit would look nicer and be quieter
 
Custom water will be much more expensive. A full cover block by itself is £80-90. Add in another couple of hundred for a rad, pump, res, fittings, tubing and coolant and you could easily spend £300. When spending that much money it's just as well to spend a little more and add the cpu to the loop. If you picked up the parts second hand it can be done much cheaper but you need to be careful and check everything thoroughly.
 
Hi, at the following link you can find a review for the EVGA Hydro cooler if you need more information about it http://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/2128-msi-sea-hawk-gtx-980-ti-review-and-benchmark
We do at the moment also have a promo for the fancy fan shroud, you can find more info about this here http://eu.evga.com/articles/00962/EVGA-HYBRID-Face-Off-Program/
If you have any other question about the cooler just let me know!
Like the others already said, there is no way to setup a custom loop for the cost of a AIO cooler + you will have a loop you need to maintain and if something get faulty in the loop it is a hassle to work at.... For this you really need to be that kind of fanboy that is willed to spend more money on it as well as more time.
 
savagesam117 said:
Go for the g10, from what I've seen they are great :)
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Just to add a review on the G10 here:
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/nzxt_kraken_g10_gpu_heatsink_review/1

No compatibility issues with a reference based 980 either :)

Of course we would recommend it linked with a Kraken series cooler :D, however agreed the tech labs deal is appealing. The X41 is 140mm if your tight on space but a thicker radiator so still performs exceptionally well

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-013-NX
 
if you go g10 you're still going to need to do some work on the VRM's the g10 doesn't cool it enough. depending on the state of the gpu you might need new paste, pads and VRM heatsinks. trust me I know my 290x hits max 54c on the core but 96 on vrm1 while it's overclocked and gaming(will hit over 115c in 3-4 minutes when doing a burn test). also depending on what aio you go for don't forget to add extra for replacement fans, you get what you pay for, a lot of the cheaper options have garbage fans.

Personally I'd look at getting an aftermarket heatsink, not sure what's out there for 980's but sure to be cheaper that aio while actually cooling the whole card and not just the gpu
 
sneakysnail said:
if you go g10 you're still going to need to do some work on the VRM's the g10 doesn't cool it enough. depending on the state of the gpu you might need new paste, pads and VRM heatsinks. trust me I know my 290x hits max 54c on the core but 96 on vrm1 while it's overclocked and gaming(will hit over 115c in 3-4 minutes when doing a burn test). also depending on what aio you go for don't forget to add extra for replacement fans, you get what you pay for, a lot of the cheaper options have garbage fans.

Personally I'd look at getting an aftermarket heatsink, not sure what's out there for 980's but sure to be cheaper that aio while actually cooling the whole card and not just the gpu
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Had hoped it would just be an easy fit and forget type thing with the G10. :confused:
 
chroniclard said:
Had hoped it would just be an easy fit and forget type thing with the G10. :confused:
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on some cards it might be but 290x's run hot on the VRM's as do the 980's like the op is using. It's not to much of a hassle if you know about it before hand, just by some new thermal pads/ vrm heatsinks and as you're mounting the AIO you can take care of the vrms.
 
sneakysnail said:
on some cards it might be but 290x's run hot on the VRM's as do the 980's like the op is using. It's not to much of a hassle if you know about it before hand, just by some new thermal pads/ vrm heatsinks and as you're mounting the AIO you can take care of the vrms.
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Ta, will have a look into it. May just go the EVGA route. :)
 
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