7970 CF Loop

hughesy627 · 22 Dec 2012 at 09:18

Hi guys after some advice, i want to watercool my 2 7970's, i plan on an external rad setup, i have not done this before so would appreciate if you could check my basket and see if i have everything covered before i order this morning. Thanks

XSPC AX480 Quad Fan Radiator (Black)
OcUK Tech Lab - XSPC D5 Vario Pump & EK-D5 X-RES 100 CSQ Value
XSPC Razor 7970 GPU Waterblock (Raystorm Style) 2 pieces
XSPC AX Radiator Desk Stand (Black)
Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1850 RPM - 3 Pin 4 pieces
XSPC Razor SLI Flow Bridge
Mayhems X1 UV Blue Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L. 2 pieces
Lian Li PW-F2 3-Pin Y-Splitter Fan Extension Cable. 3 pieces
Cubitek Black Cobra Series 3-Pin to 2x 3-Pin Fan Cable Adapter - 60cm 4 pcs
XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] High Flex Hose - Clear [1m Length] 2 pieces
Alphacool 120mm x 100mm Velcro Pad
Cubitek Black Cobra Series 3-Pin Fan Cable - 60cm 4 pieces
OcUK 1/2" G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel - Barb Fitting 6 pieces

hughesy627 · 26 Dec 2012 at 16:43

ok guys well the below kit will be arriving tomorrow with out the tech labs pump and radiator due to no stock. So i have decided to go with the one loop, so i currently have a XSPC RS360 Radiator and XSPC D5 pump and dual bay res combo cooling my 3930k @ 4.4Ghz. When i add the 2 7970's and XSPC AX480 radiator what would be the best setup? Iam new to this so would appreciate any ideas. I was thinking,

Reservoir - GPU's - 480 Rad - CPU - 360 Rad - back to Reservoir

Thanks for any input

hughesy627 · 26 Dec 2012 at 16:47

Sorry the above kit i should say

pgi947 · 26 Dec 2012 at 17:32

As long as it go's res>pump the rest doesn't really matter.

Would have gone phobya 1080/1260 for external, a shed load more cooling for your money.

DuoDuo · 28 Dec 2012 at 15:21

I did read in a few places that you should put a rad straight after the pump/res.
Makes a small difference to temps apparently.

Cleeecooo · 28 Dec 2012 at 15:24

DuoDuo said:
I did read in a few places that you should put a rad straight after the pump/res.
Makes a small difference to temps apparently.

Go with whatever's easiest, the temp difference won't be worth it IMO

DuoDuo · 28 Dec 2012 at 15:29

I just noticed the OP is in Glasgow.

Just open the window! much cheaper!

hughesy627 · 28 Dec 2012 at 15:52

I know mate bloody freezing, doing the build at the moment, really enjoying it, just applied the xspc k2 paste to the gpu core, do you know if you need to let it set or is it safe to use straight away?