"First Time", how much will it cost me?

[gradyhawks]

Hey up,

I'm coming into an upgrade soon and I am wondering what I can spend my extra upgrade money on (as I only need a 4790k this time around). I've pondered getting a 4k screen but I won't see any improvements till I get another GPU.

Anyway, I thought about perhaps getting my system water cooled? I was going to just get a AIO for my CPU, but have always wanted to jump into a proper WC. I know that it can get expensive, so initially I am just looking to get my CPU on water with the ability to then later add 1 or possibly 2 gpus.

How much is it going to cost me for my first time?

Grady

EDIT: Would help if I said what I had right?!

4790K
290 Tri-X
RM850 Corsair PSU
H440!

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

Something along these lines...

YOUR BASKET
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290(X) - Acetal+Nickel Rev.2.0 £87.95
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-DCP 4.0 PWM X-RES (incl. pump) £74.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO £49.99
1 x XSPC EX360 120mm Radiator - Black £47.99
1 x XSPC EX240 120mm Radiator - Black £37.99
2 x Corsair Fan, SP120 PWM High Pressure Fan 4 pin, Dual Pack (CO-9050014-WW) £25.00 (£50.00)
1 x Corsair Fan, SP120 PWM High Pressure Fan 4 pin, Single Pack (CO-9050013-WW) £13.99
10 x EK Water Blocks EK-CSQ Fitting 16/11mm G1/4 - Black Nickel £5.99 (£59.90)
2 x Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 16/11 - Clear £5.99 (£11.98)
1 x Mayhems Ultra Pure H2O Watercooling Fluid 1L £4.99
Total : £449.34 (includes shipping : £8.00).




IDK if the Tri-X is reference or not... Nor do I know if you can get those two rads in a H440... You get the idea though...

Obviously you can pick coloured tubing or fluid if you like and/or go for Monsoon fittings

 

[gradyhawks]

So for just the CPU initially, looking at £230? I won't be able to afford the above or want to get a block for my 290 (will be upgrading after Xmas for something for 4k work).

Would the pump you listed be good for say sli/crossfire down then line? Not diee what you have to look for is all.

£130 extra isn't to much to swallow over a h100i or somethig. Then when I'm sure that I can manage water cooling I will get my GPU/s under water.

Edit: Also, what are the benifits of a larger res? Or do you need a larger one if you have more under water?

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

I use that same pump with 2 780's, CPU, and 3 240mm rads with no issues. You can spend another 25-30 quid and get the D5 if you really want.
There are pretty much no benefits to a bigger res except maybe slightly easier to fill but marginal...
The 'diee' but doesn't make sense... If you want coloured fluids then check out the Mayhems premix... I would recommend coloured tubing though... Cheaper in the long run and way easier to keep stuff clean