Over £3k spec - Please check :)

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 19:05

I've come up with this spec over the past few weeks, and the parts will be ordered in the next few days. I'm not in a position now to change any of the major components, i'm just wondering what i should do about the custom wc loop (whether it's all good or if i should change it). The reason i'm using two 120 rads is because i know they will definitely fit in the case. I have, though, seen pictures of i think a 240 rad mounted in the top, but doing that would mean i have to take the huge fan out which i would prefer to leave in place. What are your thoughts? Also, i'm new to this, do i need a fan to mount on each of the radiators? if so what can you recommend? Thanks guys!

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pgi947 · 9 Jun 2012 at 19:10

Change the case out for a white NZXT switch (looks pretty much the same) and add some more radiators, a single 120 is barely enough for just the 3930K, let alone when you throw the 690 into the loop at a later date

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 19:47

pgi947 said:
Change the case out for a white NZXT switch (looks pretty much the same) and add some more radiators, a single 120 is barely enough for just the 3930K, let alone when you throw the 690 into the loop at a later date

It's for a friend and he doesnt want to change the case

which radiators would you recommend then? (i think a top 360 is possible) and what about fans?

pgi947 · 9 Jun 2012 at 19:52

Not a great case for watercooling by the look of it, not a great deal of room in the top of it for anything, maybe a slim 200 rad at a push?

I'd have to do some more looking up on the case, but even the brand name suggests its aimed at air cooling

IMO tell him to either change the case or drop the WC...

GoogalyMoogaly · 9 Jun 2012 at 20:05

Or get an external radiator.

MikeTimbers · 9 Jun 2012 at 20:11

Spending three grand but only 120 on the case which clearly isn't designed for water.

:rolleyes:

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 20:13

pgi947 said:
Not a great case for watercooling by the look of it, not a great deal of room in the top of it for anything, maybe a slim 200 rad at a push?

I'd have to do some more looking up on the case, but even the brand name suggests its aimed at air cooling

IMO tell him to either change the case or drop the WC...

ok i've persuaded him to change to this case

So i think now a thick 360 should be good?

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 20:14

MikeTimbers said:
Spending three grand but only 120 on the case which clearly isn't designed for water.

less than that because he gets the VAT off

pgi947 · 9 Jun 2012 at 20:32

GFXZombie said:
ok i've persuaded him to change to this case So i think now a thick 360 should be good?

What case has he decided on? The switch 810? If so I think the switch can take a thick 480 in the roof? That should give enough headroom to handle the 3930K and eventually the 690. Could even loose the bottom HDD cage and slip a 240 in the loop as well.

If he wants the higher end WC cases he should be looking at something along the lines of a TJ07/TJ11.

I learned the hard way, don't cheap out on a case when you want to WC.

As mentioned above, an external radiator is also an option, but requires more room, more hanging out the back of the case etc..

Edit: What ever he decides on remember to ask about what fits in it and do some googling.

Kropsky · 9 Jun 2012 at 20:38

GFXZombie said:
less than that because he gets the VAT off

How come?

pgi947 · 9 Jun 2012 at 20:39

Kropsky said:
How come?

Business account or non-mainland I would presume.

Kropsky · 9 Jun 2012 at 20:55

Lucky so and so.

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 21:47

pgi947 said:
Business account or non-mainland I would presume.

got it in one

matty15 · 9 Jun 2012 at 22:08

Hmmmm cant see an SSD on the list ~~

EDIT: Turns out im blind!

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 22:09

pgi947 said:
What case has he decided on? The switch 810? If so I think the switch can take a thick 480 in the roof? That should give enough headroom to handle the 3930K and eventually the 690. Could even loose the bottom HDD cage and slip a 240 in the loop as well.

If he wants the higher end WC cases he should be looking at something along the lines of a TJ07/TJ11.

I learned the hard way, don't cheap out on a case when you want to WC.

As mentioned above, an external radiator is also an option, but requires more room, more hanging out the back of the case etc..

Edit: What ever he decides on remember to ask about what fits in it and do some googling.

yeah the 810 as you suggested.

will a thick 360 or maybe 420 not be enough? we don;'t want to spend tooooo much on the loop

If it were my build, i probably would consider an external rad, but it will be much easier to keep it all internal in this case

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 22:10

matty15 said:
Hmmmm cant see an SSD on the list ~~

EDIT: Turns out im blind!

Haha how could i miss out an SSD

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 22:11

Kropsky said:
Lucky so and so.

he's just summed this up to me:
"Do what you want, it's pretty much your project, i just fund it and get the sick PC at the end

"

I actually can't wait :')

pgi947 · 9 Jun 2012 at 22:33

GFXZombie said:
yeah the 810 as you suggested.

will a thick 360 or maybe 420 not be enough? we don;'t want to spend tooooo much on the loop

If it were my build, i probably would consider an external rad, but it will be much easier to keep it all internal in this case

I'm not 100% on what the switch 810 can take, but if the 690 is going to go in the loop when blocks are released I would say you want at least a thick 360/420 + thick 120.

GFXZombie · 9 Jun 2012 at 22:37

pgi947 said:
I'm not 100% on what the switch 810 can take, but if the 690 is going to go in the loop when blocks are released I would say you want at least a thick 360/420 + thick 120.

ok that seems fair enough.

not sure if i'm allowed to link youtube in here but watch this video:
/watch?v=LtFp6Ou190o

He has a 420 and 360

Cleeecooo · 9 Jun 2012 at 22:41

Youtube is allowed

That switch has been modded and he's lost all drive bay functionailty.