First time watercooler.. ;)

sgsollie` · 20 May 2011 at 16:32

Hi Guys,

Just want some advice on what parts I can cool with a small-ish rad. I've got a core i7 930, and a ATI 6990. All in a mid-tower case... (cheapish case that I had from before) I'm sure that rads this sort of size should fit:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-003-BX

I'd like to be able to cool both the 6990 and the CPU. The 6990 will spend most of its time overclocked to 900-1000mhz. (Both cores)

I've found an EK waterblock that should handle that. I just want an idea of the best rad for the job here, & advice on any other parts, I would like to make the install as easy as possible, so kits are certainly an option for me, I'm not too bothered about customizing it to the max.

I should be able to provide pics of what I've got to work with at some point this weekend.

Also worth mentioning, I'm going for silence here more than huge cooling performance - although I obviously don't expect them to be sitting at 90 all day!

Cheers.

Luke_Bowman · 20 May 2011 at 16:44

Radiator looks tight, should be fine with the one in the link

SpeckleD · 20 May 2011 at 17:31

If you are planning on cooling both the CPU and VGA in the same loop this rad is a bit on the small side this would do for only one of the items you want to cool.

Sgt Tackleberry · 20 May 2011 at 17:46

If you want my advice save up and do it rite for the 1st time..

hyperst · 20 May 2011 at 17:49

xspc rx kit would do you, either the 240 or 360 version, a single thin rad like you posted will not cut it for cpu and gpu

pastymuncher · 20 May 2011 at 18:58

Single rad, especially a stealth rad, will not handle a cpu and overclocked dual graphics card. You should be looking at at least a PA120.3 for that.

What case do you have?

hbk123 · 20 May 2011 at 19:01

One of these would be more useful for your setup

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-030-BX

sgsollie` · 20 May 2011 at 22:19

Guys.

Thanks so much for the great responses.

If that radiator I mentioned in the initial post won't cut it, it looks like I may have to go full tower. I just don't think theres any space in there.

My case is cheapo:

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Quite tight on space there. I guess I could go external with the rad? Isn't there ways to attach it to the back of the case? Anyone had any experiences with that?

TheFool · 23 May 2011 at 06:10

You could wait for the Fractal Arc Midi, looks to be able to fit a Dual Rad internally for £75ish, not sure if it will be stocked here though.

http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&category=2&prod=57

.Max. · 23 May 2011 at 07:44

Two Single loops? So 1 rad for CPU and one for GPU?

Puppetmaster · 23 May 2011 at 08:13

sgsollie` said:
Guys.

Thanks so much for the great responses.

If that radiator I mentioned in the initial post won't cut it, it looks like I may have to go full tower. I just don't think theres any space in there.

My case is cheapo:
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Quite tight on space there. I guess I could go external with the rad? Isn't there ways to attach it to the back of the case? Anyone had any experiences with that?

i would remove that link as they are a competitor