Which XSPC

[roush2fast]

hello all

I am going to add a water cooling kit this week. Which XSPC kit (under $200.00) will best handle my 3570k with a moderate OC and my 580? I'm looking at the RX360 in a push pull config.

Thanks

 

[toolmaker_03]

that would be a good kit to start with, you can always add more to it later to get it to do what you want.

 

[roush2fast]

My thoughts exactly. The 360 rad should not have any issues cooling both correct?

 

[toolmaker_03]

with high speed fans it should be ok but if your not happy with the results your getting you can always add another rad to the loop later.

 

[toolmaker_03]

i have 3 360 rads for my current loop so it is a matter of what you are happy with

 

[roush2fast]

Awesome! Thanks for the quick replies. Will the stock fans suffice? I was thinking about picking up a few SP120's.

 

[toolmaker_03]

that is what i use the quite edition 120 SP fans from corsair for the rads and the AF for case air flow thay are far from fast fans but they are good fans i have the blue rings in.

 

[amuffin]

3570? or 3570K?

 

[roush2fast]

3570k

 

[roush2fast]

is the D5 pump worth the extra $100 ?

 

[amuffin]

You'll be fine without the D5 pump, however if you add another radiator it is recommended.

 

[roush2fast]

sweet thanks again

I will place my order for the RX360 in the morning.

I do have another question. If I need to make a new post just let me know.

I am searching for a block for my 580. It seems certain blocks will not fit the card do to the lack of a heat spreader. It interferes with the blocks ability make contact with the chip.This seems exclusive to EVGA cards from what I can tell. There is a lot of uncertainty amongst the EVGA forums as to what exactly the heat spreader is so I am not 100% sure what I am looking for. Can you take a look and tell me what exactly the spreader is and if my card has one? I am really digging this block I just need to know if it will work. I can call EVGA tomorrow but thought I would ask you guys first.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=400-CU-G580-B1

 

[kid_darknesssss]

Not sure if this is the cheapest place to order from, but this should do it for ya:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12325/ex-blc-855/Koolance_VID-NX580_NVIDIA_GTX_580_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_No_Fittings.html

 

[LeoMatrix]

is the D5 pump worth the extra $100 ?

It is not just the pump. It's a better rad and you have compression fittings!!

 

[kid_darknesssss]

If your gonna cool GPU's as well, I'd say get the D5 pump and a second RAD or set up a dual loop system.

 

[rubix_1011]

All of these steps for consideration are covered in the watercooling sticky.

 

[roush2fast]

I am going with the D5 variant kit. No point in not vesting a little more money for the better pump and fittings.

Rubix I have browsed the sticky and it is a very informative resource for sure but I have not been active on the forums for a while and it's nice to communicate with the community. As I am new to watercooling I just wanted some reassurance that I was making a good decision with the XSPC kit I selected.

I have not seen a response in regards to my heat spreader inquiry. Does anyone have any insight into that?

Thanks again

 

[kid_darknesssss]

I have not seen a response in regards to my heat spreader inquiry. Does anyone have any insight into that?

Thanks again

Considering EVGA makes both the card & the block, it would shock me if that block was in any way incompatible. So go for it.

 

[amuffin]

Considering EVGA makes both the card & the block, it would shock me if that block was in any way incompatible. So go for it.

Swiftech makes the block!

 

[kid_darknesssss]

Swiftech makes the block!

ok I didnt realize that. But still, it EVGA has it right on their own website, I would kinda view that as an endorsement of compatibility. Also, from a reputable company like swiftech I'm sure they've done their homework and know that it does all it needs to do.