Gaming computer build

newbieclocker · 8 Jan 2012 at 17:35

I am planning on building my own gaming computer and was wondering whether anyone could check the compatibility of the parts or give me some advice on any parts that you think are better. This computer is going to be over clocked in the near future so I am adding a water cooling system. Mainly just because I want this computer as silent as possible.

Listed below are the parts including the water cooling loop for cooling the CPU and two GPU's;

Case: Coolermaster HAF X
PSU: Corsair enthusiast TX V2 850 watt
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V
CPU: Intel core i5 2500k sandy bridge quad core
Corsair DDR3 vengeance 8 gb 1600MHz
SSD: 240 gb SSD corsair force series
Graphics: 1 gb EVGA GTX 560 SC x2
Optical drive: LG blu-ray writer-black

Thanks

newbieclocker · 8 Jan 2012 at 17:36

RADS: 3831109860229 EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (360) x1 AND Hardware Labs Black Ice GT Stealth 120 Radiator x1

FANS: Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 5400 RPM Cooling Fan, D1225C12BBAP-31 [D1225C12BBAP-31] x4

FLUID: Mayhems Aurora - Extinction Green Coolant 1L ** NEW IMPROVED COLOUR ** x2

TUBING: Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m

GPU BLOCK: 3831109855508 EK-FC560 GTX Acetal+Nickel water block for reference design Nvidia 560 GTX Cards x2

CPU BLOCK: 3830046990181 EK-Supreme HF Plexi Top water block for all socket CPU's

POWER PLUG: OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin)

PUMP: XSPCX2O 750 Dual 5.25” Bay Reservoir Pump

Doomedspeed · 8 Jan 2012 at 17:44

Any reason you have gone for the standard GTX 560 instead of the much better Ti version?

The build seems very unbalanced to me. Maybe you shoudl think of buying a GTX 570/580 instead of two GTX560's.

beejjacobs · 8 Jan 2012 at 18:00

Doomedspeed said:
Any reason you have gone for the standard GTX 560 instead of the much better Ti version?

The build seems very unbalanced to me. Maybe you shoudl think of buying a GTX 570/580 instead of two GTX560's.

This, also consider a Crucial M4 SSD instead, they are considered the most reliable.

I think it's probably best to check the watercooling stuff in that section of the forum.