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Overclocked 3930k + Titan, what kind of watercooling is needed?

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  • Overclocking
  • Water Cooling
  • Titan
  • 3930k
  • Gtx
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September 7, 2014 3:40:09 AM

Hey guys..

I wasn't quite sure where to put this but seeing as the CPU is going to overclock I'll put it there. The 3930k has been tested and ran stable at 5thz on a previous build, but today I have a h80i, a defect one at that, so I'm currently running at stock. Now I just bought the Define R2 XL, and I wanted to fit as much watercooling as possible into the case and maybe even secure me for purchasing another titan in the future.

I have spoken to a company about it and they wanted me to have a 360thin in the roof and a thick 280 at the front, which I think would work.. But then I realized I have to mod the case and I really don't want to have to do that unless absolutely necessary.

So are 2 280s enough to cool my components? It's only the CPU and GPU that's going to be in the loop.. And if wanted can I add another Titan to the loop later? Or will I have to get a new radiator then anyway? If that's the case I might just consider modding the case..

Oh I'm getting all EK components btw..

Hope you can help, thanks in advance!! :) 

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September 7, 2014 4:38:49 AM

Since you are going to add another titan to the loop which i assume you are interested in overclock.I'd say get the 360 if it fits.More area means more cooling,though if you are not planning to go for another titan an if you don't feel like modding you case .then just stick to 2 280's Thick and go for high rpm fans in push pull config(preferably noctua).



I like to get most out of water cooling
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September 7, 2014 4:55:39 AM

Hey and thanks for the quick reply. If/when I add the next titan it's probably going to be a while, I want a g-sync monitor first I think. :p  I think the 64mm rad is going to fit the front, but I'm unsure of the top if the case accomodates for it, especially push pull.. Not even sure if the front will hold push pull. Is a thin/thick combination of 280s going to be enough to oc both the titan and the cpu you think? Dunno how much of an oc I'll put on the titan tho.. But knowing me I will probably want to push it further and further, so might aswell secure some proper cooling for it. :p  Is the difference that big between a 360 thin rad and a 280 thin one?
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September 7, 2014 10:24:17 AM

I assume you are an overclocking enthusiast.I know 360mm radiator which is a high end radiator,really extreme.
In that case probability best you get started with some real overclocking adventure rather that me rough calculating and telling you what to do
So.
Calculate your thermal design power(stock)+additional increase by overclocking.
Determine the FPI of radiator you are going to use(it determines the noise output of your pc)..

Perhaps its better explained here(With the power of Mathematics),which can almost never be wrong!

http://daemonkin.hubpages.com/hub/Choosing-a-radiator-f...

if you found this before and neglected it because its too much work.Don't do that. its worth the trouble of reading.
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September 7, 2014 4:10:48 PM

Thanks! That's a great site, I'll check it out. I think I'll go on a safe overhead instead of having to inch by when it comes to overclocking. Rather keep it extra cool than run the risk of having a system that's running hot. And yes, starting to dabble with overclocking at least, tried some air and water aftermarket coolers but it seems that watercooling these days is much easier than it was and gives undeniably the best results. Anyway thanks again! :) 
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September 8, 2014 7:05:36 AM

Please read through the watercooling sticky, it should help answer some questions on what you might need.
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September 8, 2014 8:25:36 AM

rubix_1011 said:
Please read through the watercooling sticky, it should help answer some questions on what you might need.


thanks pal.I am still getting used to toms hardware.even if i have an ancient badge i still haven't used toms since now
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September 8, 2014 8:31:26 AM

Yeah, the site has changed up over the last year or so with new forum software going into place.

In short- you are going to want to account for the total TDP of your loop, meaning anything you wish to watercool needs to be accounted for in order to determine how much cooling potential you require. Considering that your O/C CPU is probably close to 200 Watts alone, the Titan being added is going to be in the neighborhood of ~265 watts (stock). You are easily looking in the realm of around 500 watts of cooling potential, which would be in within the potential of 2x 280 rads, depending on model and fans used.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/277130-29-read-first-watercooling-sticky#3718879

and

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/277130-29-read-first-watercooling-sticky#3718880
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September 14, 2014 7:13:42 AM

Hey, and thanks for the replies. I've changed my mind about some things and am now going for a 420 slim type rad up top and a 64mm thick rad with a push/pull setup in front. Fans will be noctua 140s in a push configuration for the top radiator. I'm torn between the XSPC EX420 and the Black Ice GT Stealth 420 for use up top, and I can't seem to find any comparison between the two.. Is there some kind of knowledgebase that would have information about the 2 radiators in a testing environment?
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September 15, 2014 6:24:19 AM

XSPC EX would be the better choice, the Black Ice is a bit older of design and the EX rads are very good performers for the price.
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September 15, 2014 7:29:25 AM

Awesome, thanks!! It is the one I wanted to go for so nice to know it performs well. Getting into that jungle of knowledge is quite a lot of stuff to take in. :p 
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