Greetings and salutations!
I've encountered quite the conundrum concerning water cooling; I've scoured google, sites, and forums all in the hopes to help provide an adequate solution to my situation.
Unfortunately, the deeper I delve in various forums and sites the more questions I have.
I've been interested in water cooling my system for quite some time, my only reluctance being due to intimidation of the seemingly elaborate nature of water cooling.
Although I feel now is as good of a time as ever to traverse the field.
As stated above I've researched the necessary materials, having done my best to empower myself with the knowledge needed for such a task... but still find myself somewhat clueless as to what steps to take next.
Before I continue I'd like to post the innards of my computer.
My system specifications are as follows:
Mobo: EVGA X58 SLI
GPU : Two GeForce GTX 570 HD Superclocked in SLI. A friend recently upgraded to two 590's in SLI so he gave me his 570's (Previously I was utilizing two 460's in SLI)
CPU : i7 930 (2.8 Ghz Stock but Slightly OC'd to a paltry 3.6 Ghz) Cooled with a Corsair H50
PSU : Kingwin ABT-1000MA1S - 1000-Watt
RAM : 12 GB OCZ DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 Gold Low Voltage
Case: Cool Master Stacker 830 Evo
Monitor: BenQ G2400W Black 24"
Fans: 10 120mm altogether (3 Front, 4 Side, 2 Back, 1 up top)
I've observed CPU/GPU temps as high as 85 Celsius and 88 Celsius respectively.
I don't think I have to tell you that these results are quite disappointing (and scary).
To remedy the situation I was opting for an external WC out of fear that my current chassis would not be able to properly accommodate an internal WC set up such as Koolance EXOS-2. But as had been discussed in another Tom's thread, said product does not include CPU, video and motherboard waterblocks nor their respective tubing, fittings and fluid (Fluid not being so much of a problem since distilled water will be used)
I've taken notice in numerous threads that the WC community recommends the XSPC RX360 for beginners but I am given the impression that this setup is best for a circuit consisting of only a CPU and maybe 1 GPU (unless separated by routing the loop through different components)
Eventually as I gain experience I'd like incorporate the NB/SB etc into the water cooling loop but for the time being my main concern is the CPU and both GPU's. ...Hopefully the 570's water blocks aren't a pain to obtain....
So gentlemen, what would you recommend I do? Should I upgrade to a different chassis? Go external? Or opt for the XSPC RX360 but replace its reservoir and pump from the get go but if I were to do that wouldn't it be best to simply go custom? Will that option be able to adequately provide cooling for 2 GPU's and 1 CPU?
I have no qualms going completely custom with the exception that some cite that its quite the daunting task for a novice.
Any and all advise is very much appreciated. I'd prefer if price were kept under 800 dollars.
Thank you!
I've encountered quite the conundrum concerning water cooling; I've scoured google, sites, and forums all in the hopes to help provide an adequate solution to my situation.
Unfortunately, the deeper I delve in various forums and sites the more questions I have.
I've been interested in water cooling my system for quite some time, my only reluctance being due to intimidation of the seemingly elaborate nature of water cooling.
Although I feel now is as good of a time as ever to traverse the field.
As stated above I've researched the necessary materials, having done my best to empower myself with the knowledge needed for such a task... but still find myself somewhat clueless as to what steps to take next.
Before I continue I'd like to post the innards of my computer.
My system specifications are as follows:
Mobo: EVGA X58 SLI
GPU : Two GeForce GTX 570 HD Superclocked in SLI. A friend recently upgraded to two 590's in SLI so he gave me his 570's (Previously I was utilizing two 460's in SLI)
CPU : i7 930 (2.8 Ghz Stock but Slightly OC'd to a paltry 3.6 Ghz) Cooled with a Corsair H50
PSU : Kingwin ABT-1000MA1S - 1000-Watt
RAM : 12 GB OCZ DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 Gold Low Voltage
Case: Cool Master Stacker 830 Evo
Monitor: BenQ G2400W Black 24"
Fans: 10 120mm altogether (3 Front, 4 Side, 2 Back, 1 up top)
I've observed CPU/GPU temps as high as 85 Celsius and 88 Celsius respectively.
I don't think I have to tell you that these results are quite disappointing (and scary).
To remedy the situation I was opting for an external WC out of fear that my current chassis would not be able to properly accommodate an internal WC set up such as Koolance EXOS-2. But as had been discussed in another Tom's thread, said product does not include CPU, video and motherboard waterblocks nor their respective tubing, fittings and fluid (Fluid not being so much of a problem since distilled water will be used)
I've taken notice in numerous threads that the WC community recommends the XSPC RX360 for beginners but I am given the impression that this setup is best for a circuit consisting of only a CPU and maybe 1 GPU (unless separated by routing the loop through different components)
Eventually as I gain experience I'd like incorporate the NB/SB etc into the water cooling loop but for the time being my main concern is the CPU and both GPU's. ...Hopefully the 570's water blocks aren't a pain to obtain....
So gentlemen, what would you recommend I do? Should I upgrade to a different chassis? Go external? Or opt for the XSPC RX360 but replace its reservoir and pump from the get go but if I were to do that wouldn't it be best to simply go custom? Will that option be able to adequately provide cooling for 2 GPU's and 1 CPU?
I have no qualms going completely custom with the exception that some cite that its quite the daunting task for a novice.
Any and all advise is very much appreciated. I'd prefer if price were kept under 800 dollars.
Thank you!
Excellent work, my friend. Now, back to the good part...
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