New to watercooling need help

Mike86 · 3 Jul 2014 at 22:36

Hi I have a i5 4670k and a reference r9 290 I'm getting really high temps from the gpu and was looking to water cool my system. I'm new to water cooling and was looking at buying this kit

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-265-XS&groupid=962&catid=1532

Will i be able to use this kit to also cool my gpu? Was also looking at this water block for my gpu

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-463-EK&groupid=962&catid=1520&subcat=2765

Like i say im new to this and any help or advice or another suggestion would be much appreciated

almighty15 · 3 Jul 2014 at 23:20

Put the extra and get the version with the bigger radiator: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-266-XS&groupid=962&catid=1532

The 240mm radiator in the kit you've selected will struggle with a 290 and a 4670k as they're both very hot running products.

Mike86 · 4 Jul 2014 at 00:39

That does look like a good bit of kit the only thing is my case supports a 240mm radiator is there any other 240mm radiator that gives the same efficiency as that one in your link? Also this might seem like a silly question but is there any problem with running the radiator out side of the case and just have the tubes going into the case? Thanks also for the reply

almighty15 · 4 Jul 2014 at 06:26

Then you need a kit with fat 240mm radiator, or run a 240mm and then a 120mm.

Mike86 · 4 Jul 2014 at 15:10

Is there any kit that you would recommend with a fat radiator? Thanks again for the reply

Five.Stars · 4 Jul 2014 at 15:29

Mike86 said:
That does look like a good bit of kit the only thing is my case supports a 240mm radiator is there any other 240mm radiator that gives the same efficiency as that one in your link? Also this might seem like a silly question but is there any problem with running the radiator out side of the case and just have the tubes going into the case? Thanks also for the reply

You can have an external radiator, no problem. I did on my previous build, and will be doing so againonce I add my new gpu's in to my loop. You also will need to get extensions to your fans power leads also.

I have my external rad sitting on a rad stand, connected to rest of the loop via a couple of Koolance Quick Disconnects so that I can move the case and rad independently for any maintenance etc. having everything internally does indeed look tidier, but in certain cases it isn't possible and external gives you a versatility.

Any further questions in this regard, let me know.

Mike86 · 5 Jul 2014 at 11:40

Thanks five.stars would this be the bracket your talking about http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-094-KA&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1841

so i can use this with the kit almighty suggested or would there be any other kit or parts etc i should look at buying also and what about the gpu block is that one sufficient enough for the 290?