Looking at getting into Watercooling

Evian · 27 Apr 2015 at 21:35

Hi, I was wondering about getting into watercooling as i saw OCUK make a thread about there watercooling bundles maybe 6 months ago?, And that they were better than the AIO's etc

I was looking at this product page https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-079-TL&groupid=2180&catid=2184

Is there anything i should think about changing here?

I also have a Corsair Air 540 case, Where could i possibly mount the reservoir/pump?

Possibly add my GPU to it in the future?, Thanks.

Edit: The Bay Reservoir solutions fits into two 5.25” drive bay spaces at the front of your case, - I have a Fan controller and the NZXT RGB light kit in there.

Leon Axel · 28 Apr 2015 at 21:38

The 240 wont be enough for a CPU and a GPU.

In terms of radiators you can fit a 240/280/360 in the front, and a 240/280 in the top.

If you want a CPU and GPU loop, then you could go for a single 360 in the front (leaving the top for pure air intake/exhaust. Or 2 240/280's (one in the front, one at the top), or a 360 and a 240/280 (360 in the front 240/280 at the top) Its up to you witch one you'd rather go with. Depending on costs etc...

Obviously the 360 and 240/280 will give the best cooling.

In terms of a reservoir, I would get a Photon 170 and place it on the grill near the rear exhaust.

Hope this helps.

Leon Axel · 28 Apr 2015 at 21:46

Also with the reservoir, you can find a spot for it in the back. That's if your comfortable with it being right next to your power supply and cables. :confused:

AndoriAvalonia · 29 Apr 2015 at 13:37

If you go with a 360 and a 240, then you need to consider the thickness as they can interfere with each other. From various threads on here, in that configuration you typically end up with the fans on the 360 on the front in a push configuration.

I'm considering that case myself, and looking at something like an EK PE360 in the front for CPU only and air colling the GPU (as I'm considering an R9 280)