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Monkeyspaz5000

Monkeyspaz5000

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Hey guys.

Thinking of going along the lines of water cooling, but wondering exactly how much rad size I would need?

I have enough space in my case (zalman z9plus) for a 240 rad (with a bit of work) and a 120 rad. Possibly an additional 120 also?

Looking to cool an i5 2500k and a hd7970 (possibly another down the road)

Would someone be able to spec me up a setup? As cheap as possible, but must be up to the job though.

What would I need for the CPU and one gfx card? Also if I was to add another?

Is it best to have anything on separate loops?

Cheers
 
You'd ideally want a 360/120+240.

Easier to have one loop, but cheap really isn't the way to go, you'll be looking at the thick end of 300-350 for that lot.
 
Nah, I know it's not going to be cheap as such - don't get me wrong.

My max option for rads in current case would be a 240 + 120 + 120.

Would that be sufficient?
 
Ok, this is expensive, but it includes really good fans and is good for a few years minimum :)


YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Tech Lab - D5 Vario Pump & Alphacool Clear HF D5 Top Value Combo £83.87
1 x EK HD6970 Full Cover Waterblock - Nickel Plexi **EN Nickel Plating** £74.99
1 x EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (240) £64.99
1 x EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £56.99
1 x EK Singe Bay Reservoir - Acetal £39.98
1 x Lamptron FC5 V2 5.25" Bay Fan Controller - Black £34.99
2 x XSPC EX120 120mm Radiator - Black £29.99 (£59.98)
4 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1850 RPM - 3 Pin £15.98 (£63.92)
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m £10.88
1 x Mayhems Biocide 10ml £5.99
2 x Mayhems Ultra Pure H20 Watercooling Fluid 1L £4.68 (£9.36)
14 x OcUK 1/2" Barbed Fitting G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel Finish £1.68 (£23.52)
Total : £542.08 (includes shipping : £10.50).

 
YOUR BASKET
1 x XSPC EX240 120mm Radiator - Black £39.98
1 x EK Supreme LTX CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £32.99
1 x XSPC EX120 120mm Radiator - Black £29.99
1 x EK DCP 2.2 Pump (12v) £29.99
1 x EK Reservoir Combo DCP 4.0 £24.98
2 x Mayhems Ultra Pure H20 Watercooling Fluid 1L £4.68 (£9.36)
1 x Silver Anti Algae Kill Coil - Pulse £3.98
3 x Masterkleer Tubing PVC 16/10mm (3/8ID) Clear £3.98 (£11.94)
10 x EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/12mm] - G1/4 - Black £3.50 (£35.00)
Total : £230.87 (includes shipping : £10.50).



Then just add your fans and gpu block.
If you want to add a colour instead of clear coolant, remove the kill coil and other coolant then add a Mayhems X1 Range Colour.
 
3 rads and 3 blocks (possibly) on a 2.2 pump?!

Not something I would personally do.

You need 2 kill coils. and the guy can afford a 7970, skimping on watercooling would ruin it! :p
 
Cheers for the input guys! Thinking of changing cases now tbh. Either a cm690 ii or the Ximatech Elysium.

I'm gonna have a good look at my case later and see how viable it would be.

I can afford a 7970, yes... But still open to a cheaper but viable option! ;)
 
Monkeyspaz5000 said:
Cheers for the input guys! Thinking of changing cases now tbh. Either a cm690 ii or the Ximatech Elysium.

I'm gonna have a good look at my case later and see how viable it would be.

I can afford a 7970, yes... But still open to a cheaper but viable option! ;)
Click to expand...

:D
Elysium is one of the best watercooling cases around

Hyburnate said:
Ooops I did mean to put a 4.4 on there.
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DDC really
 
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