- Jun 23, 2013
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Hello folks.
I have a gaming build in a case which is too small for watercooling, so I have decided to move the system into a new case and get it watercooled. I will be going for the Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 (unless someone can suggest a smaller/better case which can fit what I am about to propose).
The components, collected from my old rig, are:
CPU: AMD A10 6800k (TDP 100)
PSU: Seasonic X series 650W
GPU: Gigabyte HD 7950 Windforce (TDP 200)
Initially I would like a watercooling solution for the CPU. In the long run I want the cooling set up to be upgradable. I plan on upgrading to a new motherboard/CPU (if next gen CPU's will have a much higher TDP I need my cooling system to be prepared to handle it), and adding another GPU for crossfire over the next couple of years.
Budget wise I can afford to drop about £150 on cooling components now, so I would like to buy something to cool my CPU, with possibilities for upgrading in the future.
I am looking at the Swifttech H220 All In One watercooler, as it is the only AIO on the market which can be expanded to cool a GPU. Is this a good place to start or am I better off (and within £150) setting up my own loop, with respect to my case, components and future plans.
Thanks!
I have a gaming build in a case which is too small for watercooling, so I have decided to move the system into a new case and get it watercooled. I will be going for the Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 (unless someone can suggest a smaller/better case which can fit what I am about to propose).
The components, collected from my old rig, are:
CPU: AMD A10 6800k (TDP 100)
PSU: Seasonic X series 650W
GPU: Gigabyte HD 7950 Windforce (TDP 200)
Initially I would like a watercooling solution for the CPU. In the long run I want the cooling set up to be upgradable. I plan on upgrading to a new motherboard/CPU (if next gen CPU's will have a much higher TDP I need my cooling system to be prepared to handle it), and adding another GPU for crossfire over the next couple of years.
Budget wise I can afford to drop about £150 on cooling components now, so I would like to buy something to cool my CPU, with possibilities for upgrading in the future.
I am looking at the Swifttech H220 All In One watercooler, as it is the only AIO on the market which can be expanded to cool a GPU. Is this a good place to start or am I better off (and within £150) setting up my own loop, with respect to my case, components and future plans.
Thanks!
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