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A few newb WC questions

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TheVrolok

Lifer
I'm really thinking about moving to WC. I've been saying it for years.. but really, I'm now moving to Florida (from PA) so ambient temps will most likely be a bit higher.. and I'd like to use my PC for more media streaming to my TV. It's just too loud right now with 3 120s, 3 80s, and the A7 Pro.

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Other quick questions:

How much cooling would you guys recommend per loop? Could I do a single loop for CPU/NB/GPU, or should I split two loops; one for CPU/NB, and one for GPU, etc.? Only a single GPU, no SLI. Also. what about external free standing radiators? I'd almost like something like Zalman's reserator .. but just a radiator rather than a passively cooled reservoir.
 
nothing at the moment, but I do plan on putting both my 285's on full water blocks (EK). This will be a single loop driven by a 350 pump and TFC Dual Rad on 3/8" lines. Hope this helps.
 
Originally posted by: Tweakin
nothing at the moment, but I do plan on putting both my 285's on full water blocks (EK). This will be a single loop driven by a 350 pump and TFC Dual Rad on 3/8" lines. Hope this helps.
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Seems like there the only water blocks for the 285/295 right now are still pretty pricey. I might just put the CPU/NB on a single loop for now, and perhaps go back and put a second loop / add in a loop for the GPU when the WBs come down in price. Thanks for the response!
 
in order of preference to me.... performance is almost flat across...

Swiftech Komodo (however i dont like the aesthetics of it) > DangerDen = Koolance > EK

I wouldnt go with aquacomputers unless u want or need something that thin, and i dont like heat killers because of the lack of standoff's.

XSPC has some nice blocks, but i hear the quality in the ones i listed above is greater.

I personally like DangerDen.. i havent had 1 DD block fail yet or short anything out.
 
Mmm.. I'm getting excited. Looks like it's going to cost me somewhere around 400-500 to WC my CPU/NB/GPU so that's a bit rough, but I'm hoping to get some better performance (really just less noise than my current noisy system). And.. it really looks like fun. Got an off topic, noob question, but what kind of lifetime do you usually get from a WC set up? Obviously you need to change blocks if hardware changes significantly, but if properly maintained, how much time do you get outta tubing/blocks/pumps/reservoirs/etc.?
 
Originally posted by: aigomorla
in order of preference to me.... performance is almost flat across...

Swiftech Komodo (however i dont like the aesthetics of it) > DangerDen = Koolance > EK

I wouldnt go with aquacomputers unless u want or need something that thin, and i dont like heat killers because of the lack of standoff's.

XSPC has some nice blocks, but i hear the quality in the ones i listed above is greater.

I personally like DangerDen.. i havent had 1 DD block fail yet or short anything out.
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DD makes some nice stuff...but there mounting hardware is crap. I tried both of their cpu blocks, hated the mounting and tried a Swiftech GTZ, pulled as it didn't like compression fittings< and am now with a koolance 350t and it works great.

Can't wait to get my Bitspower NB/SB block installed along with the MOSFET and VR blocks...I'll almost be a Aigo wannbe...
 
Originally posted by: TheVrolok
Mmm.. I'm getting excited. Looks like it's going to cost me somewhere around 400-500 to WC my CPU/NB/GPU so that's a bit rough, but I'm hoping to get some better performance (really just less noise than my current noisy system). And.. it really looks like fun. Got an off topic, noob question, but what kind of lifetime do you usually get from a WC set up? Obviously you need to change blocks if hardware changes significantly, but if properly maintained, how much time do you get outta tubing/blocks/pumps/reservoirs/etc.?
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ummm can you make sure you have something help you plan your system out.

seems like your going full system, and if that isnt planned out right, you wont see much benifit.

Also the lifeline... to a newbie at water, about 5 weeks... give or take a 2 weeks, because if you set one up correct, you want more due to human greed, and your always finding ways to tweek it.

To a normal person, get a nice pump, and the pump will last about 4-5 yrs. The blocks tend to come with adapters for multi platform, so it can probably last 2-3 generations at LEAST if not more. Apogee GT is a good example.

the tubing is your main problem. That tends to cloud up in about 3months to 1 yr, depending on tubing and if you used additives. Some people dont like it, others dont care, if you dont care, you really dont need to replace the tubing.

I dont recomend reusing old tubing tho.

Coolant, you can use a reusable silver piece inside your system to keep it microbe free, so the coolant will go as long as you need it. The silver gets stronger as the coolant is passed though it in time.
 
Other quick questions:

How much cooling would you guys recommend per loop? Could I do a single loop for CPU/NB/GPU, or should I split two loops; one for CPU/NB, and one for GPU, etc.? Only a single GPU, no SLI. Also. what about external free standing radiators? I'd almost like something like Zalman's reservator .. but just a radiator rather than a passively cooled reservoir.
 
u can run them off all 1 loop.

but you need to be wise on your cpu block.
 
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