Just testing the water...

tommytinkle · 12 Dec 2011 at 20:39

metbandit1 said:
Its the smallest HAF case i think?

It does 922 - 932- X i think? might be wrong though?

I think I might just cool the GPU with a double or triple Rad.
Single mounted on the outside and double mounted on the outside at the top. Might work

Or it'll just be cheaper to buy this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-036-OE&groupid=962&catid=2086&subcat=

The 912 is the smallest HAF case.

Cleeecooo · 12 Dec 2011 at 21:27

metbandit1 said:
how is £633 cheaper than 309?!

better case, better fluids, includes block for gpu, has fan controller, has better fittings

metbandit1 · 13 Dec 2011 at 10:25

tommytinkle said:
The 912 is the smallest HAF case.

Ah yes I knew I was missing one!

Cleeecooo said:
better case, better fluids, includes block for gpu, has fan controller, has better fittings

But £600, not really got that kind of cash to watercool :eek:

Cleeecooo · 13 Dec 2011 at 20:11

metbandit1 said:
Ah yes I knew I was missing one!

But £600, not really got that kind of cash to watercool

Fair enough

What's your max budget?

You can still keep your current case

metbandit1 · 13 Dec 2011 at 21:32

Well I was thinking around £350, I guess it depends how much that will get them when the new nvidia cards come out as well, whether the performance boost will be worth it for a short time?

Cleeecooo · 13 Dec 2011 at 22:42

Well I'd say maybe get a cheap VGA only block and make your 480 silet to wait for the next gen of cards.

For £350:
DDC pump with top
Res
CPU block (supreme HF)
GPU only block
240mm SR1

An that will all fit in your current case

Bluntwrapped · 13 Dec 2011 at 23:12

Have a look for the AquagraFX 480 mate. I recently got 2 for my 480 SLi. I was sold on this manufacturing video! It's pretty much the best block out there for the 480 according to the SkinneeLabs roundup

Cleeecooo · 13 Dec 2011 at 23:51

Problem with that block:
Fairly expensive
Hard to find
No nickel
No plexi

I really want the screwdriver they were using.

Bluntwrapped · 14 Dec 2011 at 00:07

Hehe you can get the nickel version but it's around £10 more expensive.

metbandit1 · 14 Dec 2011 at 08:56

Cleeecooo said:
Well I'd say maybe get a cheap VGA only block and make your 480 silet to wait for the next gen of cards.

For £350:
DDC pump with top
Res
CPU block (supreme HF)
GPU only block
240mm SR1

An that will all fit in your current case

Will the VRAM not be too hot on the graphics card?

Considering these 480s run hot as hell!

metbandit1 · 14 Dec 2011 at 09:22

YOUR BASKET
1 x EK-VGA Supreme HF - EN Nickel Plexi £38.99
1 x Hardware Labs Black ICE GT Stealth 240 Radiator £38.78
1 x XSPC X2O 200 Single Bay Reservoir Pump £34.99
1 x EK Supreme LTX CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £32.74
1 x Mayhems Aurora - Supernova Clear Coolant 1L £14.99
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) UV-Reactive Black 3.3m £10.88
10 x OcUK 1/2" Barbed Fitting G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Shiny Silver Finish £1.68 (£16.80)
Total : £200.17 (includes shipping : £10.00).

Thats what ive specced, I know its a bit cheap but I want to keep the budget down as much as possible to put a bit of cash aside for the new gfx cards as well!

cjgardens · 14 Dec 2011 at 09:49

The vrm's will be fine if you leave the stock heat sink on. You can just stick the block on the core.

Cleeecooo · 14 Dec 2011 at 17:04

metbandit1 said:
Thats what ive specced, I know its a bit cheap but I want to keep the budget down as much as possible to put a bit of cash aside for the new gfx cards as well!

It's a £100 more, but definitely worth it in the long run!!

YOUR BASKET
1 x EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £55.79
1 x Laing 10W DDC-Pump 12V DDC-1T £54.98
1 x XSPC EX240 120mm Radiator - Black £39.98
1 x EK-VGA Supreme HF - EN Nickel Plexi £38.99
1 x XSPC Acrylic Tank Reservoir for Laing DDC £24.98
2 x Mayhems Aurora - Nebula Blue Coolant 1L £14.99 (£29.98)
2 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin £12.98 (£25.96)
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m £10.88
1 x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.50
10 x OcUK 1/2" Barbed Fitting G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Shiny Silver Finish £1.68 (£16.80)
Total : £318.85 (includes shipping : £10.00).

metbandit1 · 19 Dec 2011 at 21:29

Ok im back after completely forgetting about this thread for a second hahahaha!

Ive decided although much moaning by the other half, i will be buying this and doing it after christmas!

Reading through the specs etc of that list you did me cleeecooo its really good so ill get that.

Only worry I still have is fitting the rad in the case. but im going to see if I can make it fit anyway!

Cleeecooo · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:38

metbandit1 said:
Ok im back after completely forgetting about this thread for a second hahahaha!

Ive decided although much moaning by the other half, i will be buying this and doing it after christmas!

Reading through the specs etc of that list you did me cleeecooo its really good so ill get that.

Only worry I still have is fitting the rad in the case. but im going to see if I can make it fit anyway!

I'm sure it'll fit

Which spec, the latest one?

metbandit1 · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:49

The one 3 posts up that you did.

Yeh ill make it fit, if it doesnt ill just have to fit the rad onto the outside of the case and run it inside, that would still work right?

Cleeecooo · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:51

metbandit1 said:
The one 3 posts up that you did.

Yeh ill make it fit, if it doesnt ill just have to fit the rad onto the outside of the case and run it inside, that would still work right?

yep

metbandit1 · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:07

How would I go about mounting a rad onto the outside of a case? Does the rad come with brackets?

Ill need to add come 90degree fittings to the order as well wont I to make that work.

Cleeecooo · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:16

The koolance bracket should come with everything you need.

metbandit1 · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:23

You sir are a fountain of knowledge!