Overclocking a GPU

I don't know what makes people believe they can take a reference card and easily OC it to match a factory overclocked card and yes, I am assuming you manually OC the factory OC'd card.

1. Factory OC'd cards generally come with improved coolers.

2. Factory OC'd cards most often (EVGA SC series is an exception) come with custom PCBs and beefed up VRMs

3. factory OC'd cards sometimes use hand binned GPUs

Custom cooled GFX cards are usually limited to the stock reference versions. generally recommended to buy them pre-assembled.

I put this together this post for someone last night

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Id do two separate loops .... using Asus Rampage VI Formula and two Asus Posiedon GTX 700 GPUs (hoping for September release)

Here's a interior reservoir build.....

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?33364-Maximus-VI-Formula-Show-Casemod-MbK

This is a bay reservoir s build


GPU Loop

Crystal Link Tube Set .... This is 4 slot, 2 - 5 slot options available
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10746/ex-tub-671/Bitspower_SLI_Crossfire_Crystal_Link_Tube_Set_-_4_Slot_Spacing_BP-CLTAC-S4.html

Tubing Adapter .... Bitspower SLI / Crossfire Multi-Link Adapter Pair - Matte Black (BP-MBWP-C47) 2 for Crystal Link,
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10743/ex-tub-668/Bitspower_SLI_Crossfire_Multi-Link_Adapter_Pair_-_Matte_Black_BP-MBWP-C47.html

Tubing Adapter .... Bitspower Matte Black Ultimate G 1/4 Thread 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD Rotary Compression Fitting (BP-MBRCPF-CC2) 2 for GPU connections, 2 for Pump, 2 for Rad, 2 for reservoir so 8
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11107/ex-tub-700/Bitspower_Matte_Black_Ultimate_G_14_Thread_38_ID_x_12_OD_Rotary_Compression_Fitting_BP-MBRCPF-CC2.html?tl=g30c409s1032

Radiator - Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Triple 140mm Radiator 468 x144 x 60mm
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16826/ex-rad-427/Alphacool_NexXxoS_UT60_Full_Copper_Triple_140mm_Radiator.html

Radiator Gasket - XSPC 3 x 140mm Radiator Gasket - 3mm (2 for pull / 3 for push pull)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16826/ex-rad-427/Alphacool_NexXxoS_UT60_Full_Copper_Triple_140mm_Radiator.html

Reservoir Pump - Alphacool Repack Dual 5.25" Acrylic Reservoir - Clear - w/ D5 Variant Pump Installed (15171) and Swiftech MCP655™ 12v Water Pump w/ Speed Control Option (+$15)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20791/ex-res-616/Alphacool_Repack_Dual_525_Acrylic_Reservoir_-_Clear_-_w_D5_Variant_Pump_Installed_15171.html?tl=g30c97s152



CPU Loop

Radiator - Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Dual 140mm Radiator 324 x 144 x 60mm
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16825/ex-rad-426/Alphacool_NexXxoS_UT60_Full_Copper_Dual_140mm_Radiator.html

Radiator Gasket - XSPC 2 x 140mm Radiator Gasket - 3mm (2 for pull / 3 for push pull)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20857/ex-rad-629/XSPC_2_x_140mm_Radiator_Gasket_-_3mm.html

Reservoir Pump - Alphacool Repack Dual 5.25" Acrylic Reservoir - Clear - w/ D5 Variant Pump Installed (15171) and Swiftech MCP655™ 12v Water Pump w/ Speed Control Option (+$15)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20791/ex-res-616/Alphacool_Repack_Dual_525_Acrylic_Reservoir_-_Clear_-_w_D5_Variant_Pump_Installed_15171.html?tl=g30c97s152

Water Block - XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Black Edition (Intel) (Sockets LGA 115x / 1366 / 2011)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16546/ex-blc-1168/XSPC_RayStorm_High_Performance_Acetal_CPU_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Black_Edition_Intel_Sockets_LGA_115x_1366_2011.html

WB Cover Plate - XSPC Aluminum Red Edition Mounting Face Plate - Intel Raystorm CPU Block
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20746/ex-blc-1485/XSPC_Aluminum_Red_Edition_Mounting_Face_Plate_-_Intel_Raystorm_CPU_Block.html

Tubing Adapter .... Bitspower Matte Black Ultimate G 1/4 Thread 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD Rotary Compression Fitting (BP-MBRCPF-CC2) 2 for Water Block, 2 for Pump, 2 for Rad, 2 for reservoir so 8
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11107/ex-tub-700/Bitspower_Matte_Black_Ultimate_G_14_Thread_38_ID_x_12_OD_Rotary_Compression_Fitting_BP-MBRCPF-CC2.html?tl=g30c409s1032

Tubing - Tygon 2475 Ultra Chemical Resistant Plasticizer Free Tubing - 3/8" ID (1/2" OD) - Clear (ACG00027) .... Figure 10 feet
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10691/ex-tub-663/Tygon_2475_Ultra_Chemical_Resistant_Plasticizer_Free_Tubing_-_38_ID_12_OD_-_Clear_ACG00027.html


You will need (3) 140mm fans for the GPU loop and (2) for the CPU loop....consider later if ya want push-pull.

If ya case cant mount 140's .... then change to 360 and 240 rads

Accessories..... fluid ....distilled water recommended .... if ya must have color look at the Mayhem pastel stuff....think about biocides and corrosion inhibiter additives.

Funnel ?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10772/ex-res-193/PrimoChill_-_Threaded_G_14_Funnel_-_Black_PC-GF-BK.html?tl=g30c101s1206

Some 45 and 90 bends might come in handy.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11887/ex-tub-737/Bitspower_G14_Matte_Black_Dual_Rotary_45-Degree_Compression_Fitting_CC2_For_ID_38_OD_12_Tube_BP-MB45R2CPF-CC2.html?tl=g30c409s1321
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10751/ex-tub-675/Bitspower_G14_Thread_90-Degree_Rotary_38_ID_x_12_OD_Compression_Fitting_-_Matte_Black_BP-MB90R2LCPF-CC2.html?tl=g30c409s1302

Switch to cylinder reservoir if ya case don't have the bays available.

AquaComputer Pump Adapter w/ Aqualis Reservoir and Pump Installed + $15 variable speed pump option
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16994/ex-res-422/AquaComputer_Pump_Adapter_w_Aqualis_Reservoir_and_Pump_Installed.html?tl=g30c97s152

Preassembled GPU Options:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20826/ex-vga-37/EVGA_GeForce_GTX_780_HydroCopper_SLI_Ready_Graphics_Card_03G-P4-2789-KR.html?tl=g56

$250 case option - Look at H20 possibilities
http://phanteks.com/#&panel1-1&panel2-1