SPEC ME / HELP! First time Watercooling Setup

chilipeppersc · 21 May 2012 at 21:31

Hey, I am in possession of 3x 6950(flashed to 6970) and an i5 2500k and will require a watercooling setup (all parts) but this is my first time.

Can someone please suggest a suitable kit, and/or suitable parts for me? I would much appreciate it. I would like to own a quality setup but it needs to fit 3 GPU's.

Case: Thermaltake GT10 SNOW edition

Processor: I5 2500k O.C.

GPU's: 3x 6950(70)'s with EK plates

If someone could help me out here it would be HUGELY appreciated, also I will be giving this a first time shot with a relatively new build.

I was looking at this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-042-OE but I dont think it will support 3x GPU's, and do not mind paying a little more and buying separate parts just so long as I can piece it together.

Also willing to buy joints to make it nice and tidy rather than Kinking the tubing, if possible

MANY Thanks

Nick

Cleeecooo · 21 May 2012 at 21:44

Basics: You need a 480mm rad or above and you'll probably need to mount it externally, will this be a problem?

chilipeppersc · 21 May 2012 at 22:26

Cleeecooo said:
Basics: You need a 480mm rad or above and you'll probably need to mount it externally, will this be a problem?

Is this simply because of having 3 GPU's? That may be an issue. The case suggests that it is built for watercooling, and in the top I can fit a h100 size radiator

why would a 240mm radiator + additional radiators not suffice?

Cleeecooo · 21 May 2012 at 22:29

chilipeppersc said:
Is this simply because of having 3 GPU's? That may be an issue. The case suggests that it is built for watercooling, and in the top I can fit a h100 size radiator

that's only 240mm though.

May I ask how proficient you are with watercooling?

I'd suggest you do your reading beforehand, the guide stickied at the top of this page is a very good starting point

Freddie1980 · 21 May 2012 at 22:53

With that kind of hardware I would suggest getting a sensible case is your first prioty because the Thermaltake GT10 just isn't suitable for water cooling unless you go external. The Corsair 700/800D is right down your street or if you want to go a bit cheaper the BitFenix XL which can house a triple rad on the top, a dual rad at the front (remove hard drive cage first) and a single on the rear.