First Timer Advice

PHoSawyer · 8 Jul 2016 at 12:24

So been thinking of going watercooled. I have a fairly small case so could be interesting.

I'd like to at least get the CPU cooled but hopefully the GPU too if poss but may have to start cutting holes in my case.

Have a look and see what you think. I've seen plenty of people have put water cooling into the A-05 but its what kit I would need, whether its a kit or custom. And the size of everything, radiator and fan size etc.

Case: LianLi A-05 (cold in the back, hot out the front)
CPU: AMD FX8350
Gpu: Current Radeon 6950, Future poss Nvidia 970 or AMD RX480 (want to watercool if I can)
Preference of bay or tube res: I've got spare bays so could possibly use a bay
Colour scheme? Clear tubes and Green fluid

Cheers

PHoSawyer · 9 Jul 2016 at 19:53

At the moment my rig is a bit too noisy at load, its also getting pretty hot so I'd like better cooling.

Because of the size of my case im looking at an AIO I think just for the CPU, when IO upgrade my card ill prob make sure its a 3rd party card with a load of fans.

The corsair h60 looks good, plus the size of my case is small so could just slot in for one of the outlet fans for ease

PHoSawyer · 11 Jul 2016 at 08:23

Yeh I was looking at that or the H60 but thats OOS atm.

Cheers for the helps ladies and gents

PHoSawyer · 14 Jul 2016 at 12:31

Ended up getting the H80i V2 from elsewhere, has a deeper rad and 2x fans. Lower temps and generally quieter (not that i notice with headphones on).

Looks the part and seems to be the part. Can get a little noisy under load but it keeps it cool so not too bothered.