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strykewave

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Hi guys as the title states im looking to do a custom water loop but no nothing about it. I want to cool my i7 4770k, asus maximus vi formula crosschill, and 2 gtx 780 tis ( evga super clocked edition) reference cooler. I don't know what I need I have been looking at using frozen cpu because I hear they are the best, if someone could kinda give me a rough idea if I need one loop or 2 and what they think the best cooling solution for around 1000 dollars can be, thanks guys.
 
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Easiest way CPU>Crosschill>240>GPU>360:
CPU kit
VGA...
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bob hays

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I'd recommend 1 loop since 2 loops are more difficult and don't really affect performance. You just need a block for each part you want to cool (except motherboard), fittings to connect all the tubing, radiators to cool it, reservoir to hold water, and pump to move the water.
More radiators mean you can have a cooler temperature (but it has diminishing returns) and you can run fans slower so it's quieter. The rest is pretty standard and anything that fits in your case and with other parts will work.

EDIT: there are some other things to take into account, thickness of radiators, material used (copper/aluminum) etc. but i'm not an expert so I can't recommend anything about that. I just listed the parts that you need.
 
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For two 780Ti's and a CPU you want either 120.3 (abs Min) or 120.4/5. Since your new one serial loop would definitely be easier to set up and maintain.

Most any CPU will be compatible just make sure it works with the 115X socket. Full VGA covers are better than the universals and you will want a good pump for that loop.
What kind of room for rads do you have?
 
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Awesome great case I have it's "little" brother the 630. In that case though I would go with a 360 rad up top and a 280/240 on the bottom. That will give you plenty of cooling to work with for SLI 780Ti's and a CPU. Now for a couple questions.

1)Do you want a reservoir that goes in the 5.25in bays or one inside the tower?
2)Do you want the simplest option (serial) or slightly better performance (parallel recommend because of all the stuff you have. not much harder to do)?
3) colored tubing or no?
4)All at the same time or start with CPU and add GPU's later?
 
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I want to def get it all at the same time under loads in the case the stock fan and heatsinks on the gpu are at best ok I cant oc that much due to the heating. I want to burn those cards in. I currently have an h100i on my cpu at 4.6 MHz but id like to get the crosschill going at the same time. Colors don't matter im more into the performance of it rather than the look. As far as the bay goes having the bay there if its better would be best for me as I could see the level of fluid in the res. I slack at things sometimes and it being right there would be a great reminder. Im not sure the difference in serial or parrellel but I want the best performance I can get.
 
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Easiest way CPU>Crosschill>240>GPU>360:
CPU kit
VGA blocks
Extra fittings for VGA blocks and crosschill
Extra]http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10473/ex-tub-633/Tygon_R-3603_716_ID_58_OD_-_Laboratory_Tubing.html?tl=g30c99s809]Extra tubing[/url]
 
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My bad I forgot to add a second rad for you rule of thumb for rads is every 120/140mm is good for about 200-250W of heat.
360 Rad
Same fans as the other Rad

For that set up my advice would be pump > CPU block > Crosschill > 240 Rad on the bottom as an intake > then both GPU's then 360 rad as an exhaust > back to pump.
That should give you the best performance.
 
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