First watercooled Build?!

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Seanpete

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m So this is my first watercooled build and I want to make sure I have the necessary components..

System Build:
Mobo: ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z
CPU: AMD FX-8350
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7950 Boost (2 in crossfireX)
Ram: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16gb
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Custom ROG Graphics)

Watercool Build:
- Radiator: Triple 120mm Swiftech on TOP & Possible Double 120mm on Bottom (Push/Pull? Help me out)
- Pump: swiftech MCP655 Vario
- Reservoir: FrozenQ Liquid Fusion V Series 250mm UV RED (POM)
- Tubing: XSPC 1/2 ID, 3/4 OD High Flex Hose – UV Red/Orange Tubing

Not sure if I need anything else, that's why I'm here.. I hear to go with UV Tubing instead of UV coolant or dye because of gunk and buildup in the pump.. So I think this is a complete build but I think I need fittings and such and I don't know which to buy..

Aswell as UV do I need a special uv light in my case or I think it's equipped in the resorvoir.. As for coolant need tips on what to get..

Thanks again for everyone's help!!
 
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Do not watercool unless you know what you are doing or have more money than you can spend (in that case hire someone who does). You don't know. It's super ludicrously expensive and outdated in 6 months.

Your system is outdated from the get go. Today's GFX equivalent of what you have listed is the R9 280 which now have an array of advanced air cooling solutions that don't need water cooling. There's an entire next generation of graphics cards.

As for AMD as a processor??? Intel are the best for high end gaming.

The entire point of watercooling is to push beyond the capabilities of existing ultra high end tech (or retro tech).

My advice is to Ebay an existing machine to impress your friends. Or you could buy some UV tubing and a Uv light and fake it for $50. Far less than the $4000 you would need to do it justice.
 
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I'm an AMD guy, won't go to intel simply I think AMD is much better in gaming and multitasking, I know what I'm doing cause I've built plenty of computers. These are the parts I ALREADY OWN not purchasing old parts.. They run fast and I will OC my CPU to hoping 5.1ghz.. Just needed to know of my WC parts are compatible
 
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Could you possibly wait a while until AMD catches up? You're looking to spend thousands on parts that people will throw away next year.
 
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I've got ALL of the parts for my system build the computer is already been built and been in use for a few months.. The parts I will be buying are the watercooling parts, all I wanted to know is if my choices were good..
 
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Apologies for any offense. Someone needed to play devil's advocate. I wish you luck!
 
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Now I don't have a lot of water cooling experience. In fact I did one build with just the cpu cooled so I am in no way an expert. Now from what I see you have everything other than the fittings and cpu/gpu blocks. If you are going to do the 7950s then the other 240 rad will be a must. As per placement and airflow there are others on this site that are much, much more experienced on this than I am.
One thing I got to say is an over clocked 8350 will do plenty good and if you want to go water cooling then go hard. It's your money. I know I'm planning to put my build under water soon myself.
 
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What are you planning to cool? Just cpu or cpu and Gpu's?

If its only a CPU then a single triple rad would do an amazing job no need for the second one unless you really want it. A Swiftech Apogee HD water block would work nicely in that setup with some arctic silver 5 thermal compound.
 
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Thank you everyone. I got the best answer from bonecrushrr, although a lot of y'all helped out. And yes it's CPU block only at this point. My GPU's are only hitting 46 Celsius under stress load. And idles at around 28-36
 
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