3930k LOOP ADDING 3 GPU'S

whyscotty · 8 Sep 2012 at 17:42

This is the original thread-

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18432216

Want to get the bits ready for adding 3 Gpu's(680's)

Wondering on the best way off doing this?

Extend the loop or to do a seperate one.

So I managed the easy bit of cooling the Chip,
any advice/recommendations on the next step would be appreciated.

wissel · 8 Sep 2012 at 17:53

I would extend the loop you have.

Looks great by the way, when do you take over the world with it

piggin · 8 Sep 2012 at 20:21

I run a 3960x, RIVE (blocks fitted) + 3 x 680 GTX cards on a 480 SR1 rad with 38mm fans in push/pull.
I was not able to overclock the chip & GPU's @ the same time due to the heat build up.

Your build looks very nice & I would try to fit another rad into the front of the case.
The pump will not be an issue, just turn it up to 5 o the dial.

Cleeecooo · 8 Sep 2012 at 21:48

Esxtendiung loop would be most cost efficient and easiest

whyscotty · 8 Sep 2012 at 22:12

Cleeecooo said:
Esxtendiung loop would be most cost efficient and easiest

Would I still achieve decent temps?

What radage would I need to add?

Avathar77 · 8 Sep 2012 at 22:33

I am not familiar with the case but it seems you can add at least another 240mm RAD there - if you can remove the drive cages?

Cleeecooo · 8 Sep 2012 at 22:38

whyscotty said:
Would I still achieve decent temps?

What radage would I need to add?

As much as possible. Another 240 will give you enough headroom to hopefully get some clocks on your cards and/or CPU. Single loop will usuually achieve the same/better temps

Avathar77 said:
I am not familiar with the case but it seems you can add at least another 240mm RAD there - if you can remove the drive cages?

240 fits in the bottom with the removal of one rad cage

whyscotty · 8 Sep 2012 at 22:56

Cleeecooo said:
As much as possible. Another 240 will give you enough headroom to hopefully get some clocks on your cards and/or CPU. Single loop will usuually achieve the same/better temps

Thanks for that.

240 fits in the bottom with the removal of one rad cage

Can fit a thick 240 at the bottom/front,just didn't know with using a
single loop if that was enough.

Was going to go for a thick 240, plus a thick 120 on the exhaust either internal/external if its fits.

So either way, that would be ample?

whyscotty · 20 Sep 2012 at 17:27

ATLAST the blocks are coming-

http://www.techpowerup.com/172400/E...ter-Block-for-EVGA-s-GeForce-GTX-680-FTW.html

Hope this link is ok?

^JP^ · 20 Sep 2012 at 17:50

Just looked at your original thread, very nice build! I love the white and red.

If you see the link in my sig, my setup is pretty much the same, I have an extra 240 in the bottom and even during those few hot days we had my temps remained great even with everything loaded up.

The heat the two rads gave off was quite a lot though and made the room quite uncomfortable so I bought a 15,000 BTU A/C to keep myself cool!

Look forward to seeing your updates.

whyscotty · 20 Sep 2012 at 18:05

^JP^ said:
Just looked at your original thread, very nice build! I love the white and red.

If you see the link in my sig, my setup is pretty much the same, I have an extra 240 in the bottom and even during those few hot days we had my temps remained great even with everything loaded up.

The heat the two rads gave off was quite a lot though and made the room quite uncomfortable so I bought a 15,000 BTU A/C to keep myself cool!

Look forward to seeing your updates.

TY,

Was pleased the way its progressing, have to wait now for Corsair to release new red cables as my PSU had to be replaced and I got the AX1200i.

Yes you guessed it the cables are different, so I now have a set of 2 week old cables that are gathering dust.

I keep going back to yours(epic by the way) for ideas.
Actually thought of a free standing cooler tower for the cards, plus using universal blocks but now only about 6 weeks to wait.

Atleast the heat will be less than I'm puting up with lately, save on the heating though

Once its sorted I'll do a full picture thread.

If you think of anything else please post as still learning

Kaapstad · 20 Sep 2012 at 18:15

Was pleased the way its progressing, have to wait now for Corsair to release new red cables as my PSU had to be replaced and I got the AX1200i.

Yes you guessed it the cables are different, so I now have a set of 2 week old cables that are gathering dust.

I think I just put my foot in it

I have just finished typing in your other post how much I like the braided cables. Then I come here and find out you can not use them with your new PSU.

whyscotty · 20 Sep 2012 at 18:21

Kaapstad said:
I think I just put my foot in it

I have just finished typing in your other post how much I like the braided cables. Then I come here and find out you can not use them with your new PSU.

No probs mate,

I really wanted the 1200i version so with a bit of luck they be available soon.

Tea_Bag · 20 Sep 2012 at 19:18

aren't the Corsair ax braided cables compatible with the 1200i?

whyscotty · 20 Sep 2012 at 19:43

unfortunately not - lesson learned

My fault I should have checked

Tea_Bag · 20 Sep 2012 at 19:48

what colour are they? I'll take em if the price is right. turn on your trust.

whyscotty · 20 Sep 2012 at 19:49

Red and done

^JP^ · 20 Sep 2012 at 19:53

Have you contacted Corsair to find out when the new cables will be released?

Should be worth the wait though. If I was building mine now I would get the 1200i, the JonnyGuru review of it is amazing!

whyscotty · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:09

^JP^ said:
Have you contacted Corsair to find out when the new cables will be released?

Should be worth the wait though. If I was building mine now I would get the 1200i, the JonnyGuru review of it is amazing!

Should be available in the UK soon according to were I bought it from.

It is good as you can check whats using what and how much.

When I was deciding on my build and I used one of those
PSU calculators which came back that I needed 1500w minimum.

On the 1200i it shows I only use 850-950ish when benching,
so I'm tempted now the blocks are coming to go Quad Sli.

I'm thinking theres enough headroom for Quad?

^JP^ · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:23

Guess it depends if you are going all out benching or want to play games and not run into driver problems. I had 4 GPU ATI before the 680s and it was nothing but problems. Seems that 2 or 3 GPUs is always better than 4 for games but 4 is always best in the benchmarks.

PSU wise I think you would be fine as long as you don't 100% load the CPU with a stress test and run furmark at the same time.