First time watercooling

Infine · 23 Nov 2013 at 02:16

Hey all,

Just want to check if this watercooling setup will be able to handle the loop i'm planning.

I plan to have a CPU/GPU/Mobo loop (G1.Sniper 5) using the following
XSPC D5 Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump Combo V2
XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock
XSPC EX240 120mm Radiator

Any tips would be appreciated.

Bart_Hunt · 23 Nov 2013 at 02:24

Which cpu?
Which gpu?

Right now anything high end requires a 240 rad each.
So you can get away with a 240 for mobo/cpu, but you will need another rad for gpu.
Tbh there is a good option, you can get a Prestige block/pump combo and I was told It can handle a 4770k with single gtx780.
That way you use less tubing which makes the loop more efficient.
And you save those 2 5.25" bays for something else.
You still need 2 240 rads tho.

Infine · 23 Nov 2013 at 02:29

will be a 4770k and a 780ti (once blocks are released)
my issue is i'm unsure if i can fit another rad into my case (bitfenix colossus)

Bart_Hunt · 23 Nov 2013 at 02:35

Mmm.
Prestige might be enough in smaller case, otherwise I'd go for D5 + res combo.
Either a D5+Cube or D5+Tube 170, both by xspc.
Stronger pump will give you this advantage, that you won't need to upgrade when you decide to expand the loop.

Infine · 23 Nov 2013 at 02:42

looking around i've seen reports of fitting a 360 in the top (by losing the top bay which isnt an issue) and removing the 230 fan at the bottom front and fitting a 240 but i'm unable to find any sure proof.

cheers.

Bart_Hunt · 23 Nov 2013 at 03:10

Well, there is another rad option, you could put a Phobya 200mm rad in front. Its 240*200*45mm. It will handle a single 780ti with no problems. I am not sure but maybe it would be possible to fit another of those rads on top, for 4770k/mobo, but you'd need 75mm clearance, unless you put it on top of the case, outside. You have openings for tubing in the back, so no problems there.
Both can be powered by single D5.

Infine · 23 Nov 2013 at 03:13

Came across this
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18312672

i'm thinking 2x 240 rads with the D5 + Res combo (bay)
Is this likely to work, also note i can fit a 120 on the back but that might lead to it being quite cramped.

Bart_Hunt · 23 Nov 2013 at 03:17

Well, that requires some heavy mod.
With Phobya 200s, you wont need to do anything, maybe just adjust mounting holes a little.
I really wouldn't try anything like the one you linked unless you are really good with DIY and have all rrquired tools.

Infine · 23 Nov 2013 at 03:28

The Phoyba 200 looks like an interesting option and could work well, just having trouble tracking one down.

Bart_Hunt · 23 Nov 2013 at 03:35

Google is your friend here.
Exact name is:
Phobya Xtreme 200mm radiator: v2 full copper.

Good luck :-)

Infine · 23 Nov 2013 at 03:45

yup gonna go for the 200mm do you think i'll be able to mount a http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-019-BX onto the back of this without removing the hard drive tray?

also thanks for all your help much appreciated!

Bart_Hunt · 23 Nov 2013 at 03:56

I am sure you will have to remove the tray.
Rad + fan = 75mm. I checked your case and looks like there is 30-35mm space there max.
You may need to get an adapter, 5.25" to 2*3.5" or 4*2.5". No problems there, plenty of those at ocuk store.
Before you get the rad, make sure it fits, I gave you the sizes.
Im a bit concerned about top rad, if you want to put a 200 inside the case.
Just check everything twice :-)

Infine · 23 Nov 2013 at 04:10

I've already got a 240 mounted comfortably in the top so there's no issue there, grabbing the 200 for the front i'm happy with how it stands now i was a bit iffy on cpu/gpu/mobo running off of the one rad. Cheers again!

Bart_Hunt · 23 Nov 2013 at 04:15

No problem :-)

I was just sitting by the desk with pen and paper, working on DIY heavy mod for Corsair 540. Thanks to you I could refresh my mind a little, thinking about something else