Should I custom watercool....

eagle2508 · 4 Dec 2016 at 18:38

I'm considering moving over to a full custom loop cooling my CPU, Motherboard and Graphics Card. My current setup is:

6700K at stock speeds (Corsair H115i with 2x Corsair 140mm ML140 Pro fans)
Asus Maximus Formula VIII
Asus GTX Strix 1070 (stock cooler)

CPU Temp idles around 28c and never really over 44c under load, I believe once when rendering 4K video it hit 50c.

My 1070 is usually at 34c idle and 55c under load.

I would like to stick to EK blocks and 2x 280mm radiators, one in the top and one in the front both would have 2x Corsair ML140 Pro fans. I'm using a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv case.

Please could I get some advice...

Would it make a drastic difference to my temps?
Which blocks would you recommend?
I would need a slimmer 280mm radiator for the top as the H115i just fits but the front one could be a decent depth.

Is there a decent AIO solution out at the minute for the 1070 Strix that has a 140mm or 280mm radiator?

Thanks for any help

new boy · 4 Dec 2016 at 18:47

GPU temps will go down to like high 30s full load, will probably boost a little higher too. CPU is already icy cool, so not sure it would make a dramatic difference at stock speeds.

eagle2508 · 4 Dec 2016 at 18:58

Is there any AIO cooler that would fit the 1070, rather than messing with the CPU maybe it could be worth just putting something on the GPU

new boy · 5 Dec 2016 at 09:31

eagle2508 said:
Is there any AIO cooler that would fit the 1070, rather than messing with the CPU maybe it could be worth just putting something on the GPU

I dont think so. The strix has a custom PCB so someone would have to design a AIO unit to fit the strix and then sell it only to strix customers, which probably isnt going to make financial sense.

Drazek · 5 Dec 2016 at 10:10

Unless you plan on overclocking the crap out of your CPU and GPU, I wouldn't bother with a custom water cooling loop and just stick with what you have.

your temperatures are very good already.

Of course if your reason for a custom loop is because you like the way it looks and you have cash burning a hole in your pocket, then don't let me stop you!..