ASUS Sabertooth X79

[wildace]

hello i am think off build a new computer i like to use ASUS Sabertooth X79.I think off make a water cooling system or is the H100 will just do. i found a Motherboard water Block cooler do you think it a good thing to do...i like to do overclocking my system..

http://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=0_29_66&product_id=1235

 

[constepatdyak]

Watercooling your Motherboard is insane...Pretty much you do it for the looks.

 

[wildace]

i heared that the X79 power part gets hot so i thought it will help to cool the motherboard.

 

[constepatdyak]

Sure, you can do it if you wish, it porbably will yield better results, but not a drastic change. Besides, cooling on motherboard chipset looks really sweet

 

[jaquith]

I water block the VRM and Chipset and there's nothing 'insane' about it, most folks need to OC their rigs and look & feel the temps (see how long you can grab the VRM)

About the only overkill IMO is to block <1.6Xv RAM and on the X79 blocking the: CPU, VRM & Chipset, RAM gets a little 'busy'. I try to use solid (fittings) on the X79 wherever possible when using (CPU, VRM & Chipset) blocks.

If the VRM gets too hot then they can induce CPU Throttle; i.e. CPU frequency goes down.

You will gain some stability - go for it!

 

[wildace]

this what i was think for the watercooling what do you think....

cpu http://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=0_29_44&product_id=2030
motherboard http://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=29_66&product_id=1235
pump http://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=0_122_111&product_id=858
reseroir http://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=0_57_125&product_id=2025
radiatorhttp://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=0_54_92&product_id=2034
fittinhttp://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=0_62_63_100&product_id=1115g and http://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=0_62_63_100&product_id=1140
fans http://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=0_83&product_id=685
case i have Coolermaster Haf X i have chang the 200mm fans running 3 of Bitfenix Spectre Pro BFF-LPRO-20025R-RP 200MM Red LED Case Fan 900 RPM 148.72 CFM 27.5 dbA
i have 2 evga 560ti 448 cores. i was think off
ram http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=65761&promoid=1230
cpu http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=64992&promoid=1230
Monitor http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=66305

 

[jaquith]

My preference is ID: 10mm (3/8in); OD: 13mm (1/2in) ; better pressure and looks. I'm not a HAF X fan either. I agree with the remainder of the parts, but if you're going to water cool then IMO add the GPU(s). Further, I don't want to engage in a GPU debate, I assume you're looking into 3D Vision based upon the 120Hz monitor. The GTX 560 Ti 448 primary 'plus' is it doesn't limit you to 2-WAY SLI, but the GTX 500 lines require more cooling over the GTX 600 series and HD 7000 series.

Good info on 3D Vision; as you selected make certain the monitor offers LightBoost - http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-system-requirements.html

Problem - Koolance (I like Koolance) has a more limited selection for GPU Blocks vs EK's selection - http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/ Meaning,never 'assume' a generic GPU block will fit.

Fans - Ryan did one of the best reviews I've seen - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/331629-28-cooling-roundup-2012

IF you plan to water block the GPUs then you'll need second exchanger.

 

[wildace]

i am having a thought time trying to find the gpu cooler for i really like to get a fully block for it....i can find them for the 560ti but not for the 448 cores....
oh i got the PSU i have the XFX 1000W PRO1000W Ltd Black Edition

 

[jaquith]

What GTX 560 Ti 448 do you have? I know EK makes full blocks for ASUS & EVGA.

As far as the XFX PSU, I've seen some positive reviews. For 'me' I like Corsair, SeaSonic and Enermax. The Corsair AX and HX (extensions for 8/24/PCIe(2)) offers fully sleeved cabling - http://www.corsair.com/power-supply-units/psu-accessories.html

IF all you're doing is SB-E and 2-WAY you 'can' get by with an 850W e.g. AX850 and IF the plan is 3-WAY then the AX1200.