First Watercool project

sirgazbo · 28 Dec 2013 at 17:10

Hi guys, I have built systems for a while but have never attempted water cooling. since this is pretty much the only thing that is left I feel it is about time I picked up the courage to do it. I am of that mind set that electrics and water do not mix well

. Anyway I hear OC do good kits but I would like some advice before spending the money next week. My case is a Carbide air 540 with a R9 290X and AMD fx8350. I would mount a triple fan radiator to the front and most likely have a pump/reservoir combo to save space, however I have noticed others have 2 radiators that appear to go rad -> cpu -> rad ->gpu which is where my confusion lies, any suggested info and packages OC could recommend would be great. my budget is max £400 including the gpu waterblock.

ChrisD. · 28 Dec 2013 at 17:30

If you're only cooling the CPU and GPU, the a triple rad in the front should be enough.

sirgazbo · 28 Dec 2013 at 17:36

MilanoChris said:
If you're only cooling the CPU and GPU, the a triple rad in the front should be enough.

Thanks. I presume should I crossfire the GPU then a second rad will be required.

ChrisD. · 28 Dec 2013 at 17:38

Yes, the general rule of thumb is that one single rad per component +1 to cope with the general heat of the system. A triple rad for three items may be pushing it.

diogenese · 28 Dec 2013 at 21:56

If you are using a pump/res then it doesn't really matter what order you put the parts in, just go for nice pipe routing