New build + watercooling.

Bartemaeus · 23 Feb 2009 at 17:32

Hey guys currently going through the stage on what i want for my system, i think all is almost ready on that area but.. i want to OC my i7 to atleast 3.8ghz ofcurse if the chip will go that high.

Now here comes the question what cooling will this need i was thinking watercooling but i have no clue on what i need ect just a little point in the right direction is kida what im looking for, i have never tryed water looking so maybe a starter kit, or will a different case also be a good idea, and ofcouse get rid of the Noctua

Ging3r · 23 Feb 2009 at 18:00

If you want watercooling and dont want too much hassle, i would suggest changing that 1200 for a coolermaster Cosmos S, as it will accomodate a 120.3 radiator in the roof with no modding. And that will be perfect for cooling your CPU.
But a list of what you need for watercooling:
Pump
Res/Restop
Radiator
Waterblocks
Barbs
Hose
Clips/Wormdrives
Coolant
Coils (to make it look sexy)

Bartemaeus · 23 Feb 2009 at 18:24

I'm sure you said not too much hassle lots of thing to get! Thanks for the reply ill have a look now.

Bartemaeus · 23 Feb 2009 at 18:48

Didnt really want to ask this but anways i be cheeky and ask, and chance you could maybe give me a rough list on what to get, £2,257.35 is the new price at the side athough viewing the basket it says Total : £2,279.96 , dont really want to go over the 2.5k mark if possible. i dont have a clue where to start.

Ging3r · 23 Feb 2009 at 19:04

Will just do a quick basket for you.....Be back in a sec!

Ging3r · 23 Feb 2009 at 19:14

Ok, I was doing this from just OCUK obviously.

Think a better Radiator would be nice, possibly a Black Ice or the New XSPC, but you have to watch out which rads will fit in the top of the Cosmos.
Also you will need 3 fans of your choice to fit onto the rad.
Obviously you can choose the colour of the coolant and coils.

And another thing, when choosing rads, be careful to take a look at the barb sizes, as you may need a 3/8" to 3/8" barb for them

*EDIT* Forgot to add clips in :/ but they're are only a tenner ontop

Bartemaeus · 23 Feb 2009 at 19:29

Cheaper than i thought cheers, would you think cooling to the gfx card be needed also or just i just stick to the gfx cards cooling, one other thing the list you came up with, you think i could buy that outright and fit great, or should i look around a bit more to make sure it will fit.