- Mar 14, 2011
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I finally purchased liquid cooling items noted below and need some help setting it up in my case.
Current System:
- Intel i7-3770k (OC @ 4.0Ghz)
- Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 (Minor OC)
- 180GB Intel 520 SSD
- 1TB WD Black 7200 RPM
- MSI 277A-G41 (LGA 1155 / Intel Z77)
- 16GB 1600 G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
- Soundblaster X-Fi Titanium HD
- Nanoxia Deep Slience 5 Case
Liquid/Water Cooling Items:
*CPU Block: EK-Supremacy EVO - Acetal+Nickel http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-supremacy-evo-acetal-nickel.html
*GPU Block: EK-FC970 GTX WF3 - Acetal+Nickel http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc970-gtx-wf3-acetal-nickel.html
*GPU Backplate: EK-FC970 GTX WF3 Backplate - Nickel http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc970-gtx-wf3-backplate-nickel.html
*Pump/Res: EK-XRES 100 D5 Vario (incl. pump) http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xres-100-d5-vario-incl-pump.html
*Radiator: EK-CoolStream RAD XTC (140) http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-rad-xtc-140.html
*Radiator 2: EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (240) http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-rad-xtx-240.html
*Fittings: 12 Compression / 5 Angled 90 degree / 4 Angled 45 degree
*Tubing: UBE PrimoChill PrimoFlex™ Advanced LRT™ 1/2" / 3/8" - Brilliant UV Blue RETAIL 3m
The whole point of this build is to primarily make the system as quiet as possible and secondarily to keep it cool. Below are some pics of how my case works and possible radiator and fan placement options on my case:
Current Setup:
Potential Options:
I'm not sure how to cool the radiators and provide good airflow throughout the case.
1. Should I get rid of the 140mm fans in the front and replace them with 120mm SP fans or replace them with 140mm SP fans (can I use a 140mm fan on a 120mm radiator)? Can I keep the front 140mm fans and add 120mm SP fans to the front radiator or will that cause issues due to different sizes, speeds, etc.?
2. Should I replace the rear 140mm fan with a 140mm SP fan?
3. Will those 3 fans suffice to cool both the radiators and provide good airflow in the case for the other non liquid cooled components?
P.S. Sorry for my weak drawing skills...
Current System:
- Intel i7-3770k (OC @ 4.0Ghz)
- Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 (Minor OC)
- 180GB Intel 520 SSD
- 1TB WD Black 7200 RPM
- MSI 277A-G41 (LGA 1155 / Intel Z77)
- 16GB 1600 G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
- Soundblaster X-Fi Titanium HD
- Nanoxia Deep Slience 5 Case
Liquid/Water Cooling Items:
*CPU Block: EK-Supremacy EVO - Acetal+Nickel http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-supremacy-evo-acetal-nickel.html
*GPU Block: EK-FC970 GTX WF3 - Acetal+Nickel http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc970-gtx-wf3-acetal-nickel.html
*GPU Backplate: EK-FC970 GTX WF3 Backplate - Nickel http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc970-gtx-wf3-backplate-nickel.html
*Pump/Res: EK-XRES 100 D5 Vario (incl. pump) http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xres-100-d5-vario-incl-pump.html
*Radiator: EK-CoolStream RAD XTC (140) http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-rad-xtc-140.html
*Radiator 2: EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (240) http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-rad-xtx-240.html
*Fittings: 12 Compression / 5 Angled 90 degree / 4 Angled 45 degree
*Tubing: UBE PrimoChill PrimoFlex™ Advanced LRT™ 1/2" / 3/8" - Brilliant UV Blue RETAIL 3m
The whole point of this build is to primarily make the system as quiet as possible and secondarily to keep it cool. Below are some pics of how my case works and possible radiator and fan placement options on my case:
Current Setup:
Potential Options:
I'm not sure how to cool the radiators and provide good airflow throughout the case.
1. Should I get rid of the 140mm fans in the front and replace them with 120mm SP fans or replace them with 140mm SP fans (can I use a 140mm fan on a 120mm radiator)? Can I keep the front 140mm fans and add 120mm SP fans to the front radiator or will that cause issues due to different sizes, speeds, etc.?
2. Should I replace the rear 140mm fan with a 140mm SP fan?
3. Will those 3 fans suffice to cool both the radiators and provide good airflow in the case for the other non liquid cooled components?
P.S. Sorry for my weak drawing skills...
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