Few Q's about fist build

pete910 · 1 Nov 2013 at 21:24

After doing my first WC loop.

Been looking at the XSPC RayStorm 750 EX240 WaterCooling Kit, ( http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-265-XS )

Is 1 240 rad enough to do a x6 1090t and a r290x ?

From what i've read the pump is more than ample to do a cpu and gpu block, is this correct ?

Reason for a 240 rad is space in my case. Have a thermaltake kandalf.

I could put 2 x 240's in a sandwich if 1 240 is not sufficient.

Views/thoughts appreciated.

Pete

Uncle Petey · 1 Nov 2013 at 21:38

Hi Pete, 240 is definitely not enough.
Running two of them in a sandwich isn't really gonna fly either as all that does is push the heat from one rad into the other though you may see a small drop compared to a single rad...

Is an external rad out of the question?

scotsdragon · 1 Nov 2013 at 21:41

you would need atleast 2 240's but sandwiching rads isnt generally done because your blowing the heat from one threw the other

pete910 · 1 Nov 2013 at 22:03

Uncle Petey said:
Hi Pete, 240 is definitely not enough.
Running two of them in a sandwich isn't really gonna fly either as all that does is push the heat from one rad into the other though you may see a small drop compared to a single rad...

Is an external rad out of the question?

was wanting inside, exhausting out the front

I could add a 120/40 rad also blowing out the back.

but push come to shove i could do a 360 outside.

Edit. I'll take a pick and have a good think, then do a post.

Uncle Petey · 1 Nov 2013 at 22:19

If you could wedge a good 360 in the front, that should just about do, but don't expect incredibly low temps.

pete910 · 3 Nov 2013 at 15:29

Had a few ideas :eek:

Basically, my first idea was this,

Apologies for cable mess, swapped/move hdd's and whatnot about to see what I could do

Not sure how to post my basket list, anyway it's an xspc kit + 120 rad/Arctic F12 + gpublock + tubing.

Think i'll need 2 barbs for the gpu block as well.

However if I go different pump/rez I could do a 360 rad. Down side is "Which pump/rez" :confused:

Thoughts?

Uncle Petey · 3 Nov 2013 at 16:13

Post your basket instructions http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18371076

Pump/res and the rest really depends on your budget

I'd definitely go with a 360.

pete910 · 6 Nov 2013 at 01:22

Well basket trick dont work in *nix

However what about a EK-KIT H3O 360 HFX with the ek gpu block, only OC don't seem to do that one .

From what i've read about various kits they seem to be good.

Thoughts?

pete910 · 15 Nov 2013 at 15:46

Well I've finally joined the WC fraternity :cool:

Settled for the EK H30 360 Kit + Ek-290 block.

First thing , Stripping a rather expensive graphics card and cleaning was the worst part for me :eek:

The thermal pad placment had me sweating like i was diffusing a boom

Was doing grand till the phone rang at the side of me..

Nearly jumped through the roof...

Here's some pics.

I know, Ordered 2 more ek compression fittings earlier

Have a feeling I should have placed the CPU block the other way round

This seems to have worked out quite well.

daveip · 15 Nov 2013 at 16:06

Pictures aren't working

pete910 · 15 Nov 2013 at 19:47

daveip said:
Pictures aren't working

erm, works for me on mine and the mrs laptop. not a clue

Blocker stopping it of some sort ?

Uncle Petey · 15 Nov 2013 at 19:54

Pics work for me. Good job there

daveip · 15 Nov 2013 at 22:00

Must have been a filter in work blocking the images! I see them now. Nice!

pete910 · 16 Nov 2013 at 00:49

Cheers for the remarks.

Not sure whether to go coloured tubing or not. Not keen/sure about using dyes.
However, seen a nice one in the WC case thread by Tonester0011 with Blood-red that looks cool.

Avenged7Fold · 16 Nov 2013 at 02:38

Great kit choice, a shame that OCuk only stock the entry level EK kit, because the high performance kit is a nice improvement, with its pimped radiator, isupremacy block and 4.0 pump. I think the kit spends the premium where the entry level EK kit was lacking.

The pump can take several high flow blocks and a radiator or two without problem. It may look similar to its much weaker and smaller younger brother (2.2) but it boasts a nice flow rate of 800lph and a very decent head of 4 metres, while still only costing about half the price of a D5 + top.

The block, is among the highest performing blocks and is great value for money, if you dont like the CSQ look, you can get a clean plexi top from EK for around a tenner (or choose from a variety of coloured plexi tops). The XTX radiator is beefy too and perfect for a CPU and high power GPU like the 290x.

pete910 · 16 Nov 2013 at 23:28

I did do some (A lot) reading when looking into it.

It was a toss up between this and the ray storm kit. but seen as advised to go 360, this was better suited. Glad I did follow advice. Can barely hear it

Played BF4 then Metro:LL to see temps and what not. Well when I say BF4, It does nowt but crash since the patch :confused:

Highest temps after 2+ hours was 36 cpu and 43 gpu. Ambient was 22.
Think the fans hit a massive 1000 rpm , pump wound up to 1600 or so.

Idle temps are 28 cpu and 35 gpu Ambient 22

The difference going WC is huge. Not just temps but acoustics also. Even on full chat It's about the same as stock cpu/gpu at idle :cool:

I received may order today from OC, So changed them barbs to comp fittings whilst eating some Haribo's

Managed to get them damn bubbles out the rez as well