Spec me: watercooling! :)

J86 · 27 Aug 2009 at 20:38

I'd like to spend under 200 quid (maybe stretch to 250 if its worth it) and get the best possible cooling for my i7 (and perhaps connect it to my 4890 at a later date).

I'm pretty clueless when it comes to water cooling so thought I would ask here first

I've been using a NorthQ Siberian Tiger kit for my Q9450, but would like to have a custom set-up for my i7.

I'll be requiring a single or dual rad, as I don't have enough space for a triple one in my case. I quite like the look of the drive bay reservoirs, as they're out the way, but if they're no good then don't worry

Also, I would like black tubing if possible as I am going to have UV orange coils around it.

Thank you for your time

Blackwhite · 27 Aug 2009 at 21:22

I,m not sure that single 240 rad can do a job.It will be fine with CPU only, but with GPU I think it is not enough.

J86 · 28 Aug 2009 at 15:51

Any one, please? Looking to order this ASAP!

domthecondom · 28 Aug 2009 at 16:02

By what I have been told you will need at least a Tripple RAD for I7

shadowscotland · 28 Aug 2009 at 16:06

HK 3.0 > PA120.2 or RX240 > DDC pro with XSPC res top
But do some research and start an MM wanted thread for the pump and rad.
Block you'll need to by new.

What cooling did you used for sig temps?
you either have a very cool running chip or don't mind fan noise.
240 rad is fine with a single block on i7 (but not a cool & quiet loop)