My first build! (Advise, thoughts etc please)

mrcpickering

mrcpickering

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Hi I currently use a sealed water cooling unit which has been ok. Now the summer is upon us my computer is starting to overheat (Saying that I've never been able to run an SLI setup without having problems with heat). Short story is my current cooling can't do the job so I want to branch out into custom liquid cooling.

I've spent the last few months, reading guides, forums, sites, etc and gradually built a list of equipment I want. From my research I've grasped a bit but with no experience it's hard to know how much I know. So I would like any thoughts on the equipment I've selected. Please point out any incompatibilities I might of missed or problems you can foresee.

So my current PC:

CPU: AMD FX 8150 360GHz. Eight Core (OC to 4.21GHz)
MB: ASUS Crosshair V Formula
GPU x2: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Windforce 3X
CASE: Thermaltake Level 10 GT
PSU: CoolMaster 850W Silent Pro

My proposed liquid cooling setup:

MAIN
  • RAD: Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 560 (Quad)
  • PUMP: MCP35X
  • PUMP HEAD: XSPC Acrylic Top for Laing DDC
  • FANS for RAD x7 (PUSH/PULL): Phanteks PH-F140XP PWM
  • RESERVOIR: FrozenQ Liquid Fusion 400mm Reservoir (T-Virus)
  • CPU BLOCK: Aquacomputer Cuplex Kryos HF
  • GPU BLOCK x2: Heatkiller GPU-X3 GTX 680 Hole Edition (15521) x2
  • GPU BRIDGE: Heatkiller GPU-X Series Dual Link Bridge Block (10196)

MISC...........
  • TUBING: Primochill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing Clear (1/2"ID. 3/4"OD.)
  • CONTROL UNIT: Aquaero 5 XT
  • FLOW METER: Aqua Computer Hi-Flow water flow meter
  • HEAT SENSORS x2: Aqua Computer Temperature sensor internal/external
  • CABLES: Flow meter cable by AC
  • POWER MANAGER: Power Adjust 2 by AC
  • RAD MOUNT: Koolance Radiator Mounting Bracket (with 140-120 adapter)
  • LIQUID: Mayhems X1 UV Red

PARTS
  • Bitspower Connection 1/4 inch to 19/13mm - x7
  • Bitspower Connection 45 degrees 1/4 inch to 19/13mm - x5


TOTAL = £1,242.63


Any comments are welcome! Thank you for your time. :)
 
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I take it that the rad is a 240mm rad?? If so i don't think a 1x 240 could cope cooling a cpu and 2 gpus....
 
If it's a 240 then that's way not enough for the CPU and 2 GPUs! I wouldn't even do it with a 480 on its own.
 
I'm going to go with yes, the rad is going to be outside of the case then?

I have a 360 and a 240 cooling my 3930k and 2 x 680s's so should be fine.
 
eggcup said:
I'm going to go with yes, the rad is going to be outside of the case then?

I have a 360 and a 240 cooling my 3930k and 2 x 680s's so should be fine.
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yea mounted to the back, with 7 fans. Out most 4 pulling, and 3 closest to the case pushing. Had to leave one 140 gap free for the mount.
 
ok so here is an idea of the loop/layout. Again please tell me if this is a bad layout.
pc_loop.jpg
 
I was thinking CPU then GPU, as I thought the hotest part will be the CPU so should get the coolest fluid over it. Is that wrong? Should I cool the GPU first?
 
Loops equalise to an overall temp, there'll be negligible difference between if you went GPU-> CPU or CPU-> GPU
It's best to just organise it the easiest way to organise and maintain
 
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