Help with a new setup

Draxwyn

Draxwyn

Draxwyn

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Hi all,

Well its time for a major overhaul of my gaming rig, the last one is still going strong but alas doesn't hold up well to the latest games being 9 years old. I have selected a spec below and wish to water cool the processor and graphics card. I have not played around with water cooling in the past sadly, and looking around there are a lot of option these days for different parts. I have put together a list of things I think I need but could really do with someone looking this over before I part with any cash. I also have a few questions that I wasn't sure on.

Build;

Asus Z170-DELUXE Intel
Intel Core i7-6700K Unlocked 4.00GHz 6th Gen Skylake
Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C15 3000MHz
GeForce GTX 980Ti
Thermaltake Core P5

I wish to water cooling the processor and graphic card, being a bit new to water cooling I wanted to check if I have this list complete for everything I need and if it fits the spec above;

RayStorm Pro WaterBlock (Intel) Black
EK-FC980 GTX - Acetal
EK-FC980 GTX Backplate

EK-XTOP Revo Dual D5 PWM Serial - (incl. 2x pump)
RAI-R20 Reservoir, 250mm - Black
EK-CoolStream XE 480 (Quad) Radiator
Fans 140mm - x4

XSPC G1/4" to 7/16" ID, 5/8" OD Compression Fitting x13
XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] High Flex Hose - Clear [1m Length] x2
Bitspower - Rotary Fitting "T" - 180 Degree Water Cooling Accessory - shiny silver x1 for attaching drain
EK-AF Ball Valve (10mm) G14 - Nickel
Bitspower - G1/4" Low-Profile Stop Fitting with O-ring - shiny silver

Mayhems - Fine Silver Kill Coil
Mayhems - Pure H2O Coolant
Mayhems - Biocide Extreme

How much coolant will I need?

The case can take up to a 480mm radiator so I was thinking of just having 1 rad, and have the loop go to the pump/res, then CPU and then graphics card, and back to the rad to complete the loop, does that sound ok or would it be better to have 2x 240 rads and put one between the CPU and graphics card?

I also wasn't sure what was the best size tubing/fittings to get, is 16/11mm suitable?

Is there anything else that I have missed or need to consider?

-D
 
Thanks for the fast reply OJ46!

Hmm ok I wasn't sure on the graphics card block as none I found on overclockers specifically said that they were compatible for the exact model, and that one was the only one to say 980 series. So thought it would be ok. Good thing I decided to check!

I was looking at the D5 pump but they seemed to be out of stock, I was trying to buy everything from one place for the loop if possible, but I'll see if I can source one elsewhere. I also take a look and see if I can find a graphics block for the card.

Out of curiosity how do you like the EVGA 980ti Hydro in your setup? I noticed that there were a few AIO units while looking just wondered if that was any good?

-D
 
Yeah I tried the configurator on EK website before Christmas but it wasn't working, seems to be working now so I'll give that a go.

Yes that EK D5 was the first one I was looking at getting but seems to be out of stock here and a few other places, might end up placing an order directly with EK for the parts that I can't get elsewhere.

Ooo thats a nice pre-fitted block, I'd totally go for that if I could justify an extra £100 more than getting a card and block. I've manage to pretty much max out my budget on this build already. :P

After some tinkering on the EK website I that these are the parts that I need and it will be better to grab these on their site;

EK-FC980 GTX Ti WF3 - Acetal+Nickel
EK-FC980 GTX Ti WF3 Backplate - Black
EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM (incl. pump)
TUBE PrimoChill PrimoFlex™ Advanced LRT™ 15,9 / 11,1mm - Brilliant UV Blue RETAIL 3m
EK-ACF Fitting 12/16mm - Black x14 and their 9mm allen key ;)

Now to find some silent 140mm fans...
 
MrMD - my original plans was a 420 rad so my list of parts to get had 3x140mm fans, but I did realise last night when I went to look for fans that I need 4x120mm's. Thanks for the list of good ones to run, after something silent so will check them out and see. If I went with the vario D5 (like this one) what res would I need?

OJ46 - yup the card I had pretty much settled on is the; Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980Ti OC 6GB GDDR5 PCIe3.0 WINDFORCE 3X

The plan is the test the card as it is to make sure it works before taking the whole thing apart and putting the block on there. It will be a mega pain as I'll have to hook up the water loop for the processor first, then drain the loop and hook it up. But I'd rather make sure the card works first for the cost of the thing.

Thanks guys the help so far has been great.
 
killswitch73 - thanks I'll take a look it is always fun reading and seeing other people's builds. Might try and document this build myself.
 
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