New Build in NZXT 820

Glacius · 17 Dec 2013 at 16:24

Hey All.

I currently have a Reference 290X and will soon be getting an i7 4770 and I would like to water cool these both to the best I can, but as I have never built a system with watercooling before I was wondering if someone could spec me up a custom loop or at least maybe point me in the right direction.

I don't know if I need more than one pump and or radiator either, my current case is a NZXT 820 if that helps. Also in terms of money its not to much of a worry/issue as long as its not the £250 silver blocks spec'ed up lol not that rich.

Many Thanks in advance.

TAZOO7 · 19 Dec 2013 at 00:29

I have the same case as you, i went for the same stuff in the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-042-OE&groupid=962&catid=1532

Got it all separate and it worked out cheaper, but got half of it when it was on offer, can get cheaper kits, but this kit is made to last, and is about the best you can get, all depend on what your plans are

Glacius · 19 Dec 2013 at 08:44

Thanks for the reply, All I really want to do is cool my GPU and CPU for now, Could I ask a favour from you and possibly could you do a few pictures of your setup for me so I can see where things are and how it all looks.

TAZOO7 · 19 Dec 2013 at 09:18

no probs, dont water cool the 780 yet, its quite and cool as it is, but i do plan to do it very soon

Glacius · 19 Dec 2013 at 10:27

Looks really nice that mate, thing I have been swayed lol

TAZOO7 · 19 Dec 2013 at 18:35

Well just take your time and be as sure as you can about the things you get as its a mega pain in the ass when you have that after though lol, mine is not 100% but happy enough with my first attempt, its cool and quite to be fair, a few things that i could have done better, but when i next to a flush thats when il put right the things i could have done better, its expensive tho for what it is, but looks much nicer than a monster CPU cooler

Glacius · 19 Dec 2013 at 18:57

Yea have to agree there I am abit nervous about doing it as its my first time but like you I want to go for the red theme as I have the White nzxt 820 and hoping red and white works well, I am just seeing they do one more kit the W16 Turbo kit and if its worth getting that.

TAZOO7 · 19 Dec 2013 at 23:48

Kits are easier to work with as then you know its all going to fit, i never had no leaks or any problems, just take your time follow the youtube guides and away you go, cant really go to far wrong, long as you test it of for and hour or two before powering up, then once your happy with that then just watch it for a few hour whilst running Prime 95 as can leak as it gets warmer but very rare if you take your time and have all the right parts, tbh i found it easy