Cool my GTX 780 TI with an All-in-One Liquid Cooler?

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Eggz

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According to Tom's FAQ, there are two all-in-one liquid CPU coolers that are modular, so you can add things to the cooling loop.

There's the simplicity of [All-in-Ones] and performance and flexibility of Custom Loops. What if you can get both in a same package? Well, the [Cooler Master] Eisberg and Swiftech H220 Series
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I can't find confirmation that the Cooler Master's Eisberg is actually modular, and the H220 isn't available for sale in the U.S. any more.

If I don't want to make a custom loop but just want to include my 780 ti on the CPU's all-in-one loop, what's the solution? Is there one? I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has pulled this off. I'd equally appreciate hearing from anyone who has failed to cool their graphics card using an all-in-one liquid cooler after attempting to do so. Below are my specs for reference.

Thanks!

Intel 3930k @ 3.2
32 GB ram
EVGA Superclocked 780 ti with reference cooler
Samsung EVO 750 GB boot drive
Segate Barracuda 2TB for storage
Mid-tower with crappy air-flow
 
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why not get the gpu block and then get the swiftech x20 elite. you will need to get the fittings to go on the block but it will come with the cpu block, pump, tubing, rad, and fittings for the cpu and rad (i think they are 3/4 compression). i have the 2x120 rad currently and i love it. its easy to set up compression fittings are safe and easy and gives you more options down the road. side note i would say get different liquid as the coolant they give is kinda thick and will be a pain to clean (i haven't cleaned it yet but i can already tell)
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Do they HAVE to be on the same system? If you're going all in one, why not grab a NZXT Kraken G10 bracket, which lets you hook up your graphics card to its own all-in-one liquid cooler?

There's loads of info online about it working well!
 
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why not get the gpu block and then get the swiftech x20 elite. you will need to get the fittings to go on the block but it will come with the cpu block, pump, tubing, rad, and fittings for the cpu and rad (i think they are 3/4 compression). i have the 2x120 rad currently and i love it. its easy to set up compression fittings are safe and easy and gives you more options down the road. side note i would say get different liquid as the coolant they give is kinda thick and will be a pain to clean (i haven't cleaned it yet but i can already tell)
 
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Excellent point, I should have brought that up. Heatsinks generally seem to solve those issues though don't they?
 
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yes adding on heat sinks and more fans can definitely make a dramatic difference. but im going to guess one should look up the warranty options of gluing on copper heat sinks all over their gpu and if these additions/changes would void a warranty.

that said, even a decent 240 rad with a d5 vari pump is going to start having trouble cooling an intel k/amd fx and a gk110 at the same time. there are no aio coolers even close to the performance of a 240+d5 solution.
 
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i am assuming if he is going to already add this card in he has the block and addition cooling (if need). he may have a full cover block on his card. all i was suggesting was an easy install loop that i have personally used.
 
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Just looking over the suggestions so far, it seems I should have provided more info about my rig (added to OP).

Currently, it's an this:
Intel 3930k @ 3.2
32 GB ram
EVGA Superclocked 780 ti with reference cooler
Samsung EVO 750 GB boot drive
Segate Barracuda 2TB for storage
Mid-tower with crappy air-flow

After writing this, I looked into some suggestions. The NZXT Kraken G10 looks amazing, and they mention the lack of VRM and VRAM cooling as a non-issue because of a cooler unit and the included fan. The water block solutions seem ideal, but they are expensive.

I just got a great deal (since writing the post) on a Corsiar 350D case. Last night, I opened my case and put a fan to it just as a test. The result was 16 c lower load temp on my GPU, which is about 60 f! If airflow can do that, I figured, perhaps a less intrusive (and more cost effective) solution would be to get a good computer case with great ventilation.

Since I needed the case anyway for my upgrade plan (adding a gtx 750 ti for PhysX because I play PhysX games a lot, and they cripple the 780 ti), I figure the safest thing for now might be to just get the 350D case and see what happens. If it cools satisfactorily, then I'll stick with it; otherwise, I'll likely get a water cooling solution for my graphics primary card - the 780 ti.
 
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Based on what I've read (link), I'm expecting about a 20-30 fps delta in Borderlands 2 at 1080p. Excited! The part I care about most is the lows, rather than the average. That's what really matters in high-level play anyway.

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If I get it up and working, I'll post my results as well.
 
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