how many radiators do i need?

misfitkid86

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hi all! i'm about to embark on my first ever custom loop water cooler. i'm cooling a i5-3570k and a evga gtx 780 classified gpu, and want both under water. question is: how many radiators do i need? i'm thinking of buying the xspc ax360 kit with evga's water block, but do i need a second rad like a 220? also what pump should i get, looking at the kits i'm leaning toward their double d5 all copper kit, but i can save $150 or so if i get the next kit down from that. so any advice or tips for a water cooling noob are really appreciated! thanks!
 
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I will recommend 360mm of radiator space. The XSPC AX 360 is a great kit and you don't need another 220mm radiator. The kit should come with a D5 pump, but if it doesn't, I highly recommend a D5 pump.

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I will recommend 360mm of radiator space. The XSPC AX 360 is a great kit and you don't need another 220mm radiator. The kit should come with a D5 pump, but if it doesn't, I highly recommend a D5 pump.
 
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yeah it comes with a d5 pump, and awesome, glad that should suffice!