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Started by MandyBoy | | 20 answers
Building A Custom Liquid Cooled PC for 1st time! Need Help!
I'm planning on buying a new rig for gaming(high end) in the start of coming month.

I've chosen i5 3570k over i7 3770k for it's price/performance in gaming. For the MoBo, I'll most probably go with ASRock Extreme6.

Still torn between GTX 670, GTX 680 and HD 7970 GHz.

I live in Kolkata, India. So, I don't have many brands to choose from. From my bit of research, I reckon, Zotac is the most available manufacturer for nVidia GTX cards (both 670 & 680). The prices are also much much higher. Zotac GTX 680 2GB costs $641 (35,778/- INR), The Gigabyte one is also identical in pricing.

Zotac GTX 670 2GB price is $520 (29,050/- INR). The 4GB one is $573 (32,000/- INR).

Whereas, I can get Sapphire Vapor-X HD 7970 GHz 3GB in $594 (33,170/- INR).

I can't decide which one to choose. The GTX 680 seems to be outta my budget.

I'll do SLI/XFire in the 2 or 3 years. One 1920*1080 monitor for good. No intention for 3D gaming.
Help me in the graphics card section.

I'll overclock the CPU and GPU like a crazy nerd. So, I'm opting for custom loop liquid cooling systems rather than Air coolers or even closed loop coolers (I was also looking Corsair H100i). But It leaves the Graphics card without cooling.

I know, I need minimum two thick rads (one 360 and one 240) and pump as strong as Swiftech MCP655. I also need a case to fit all of them internally.

But, I can't get any liquid cooling products in India. I have to ship it from U.S.. Sidewindercomputers.com does international shipping. I've checked it could cost me around $150 to ship to India.

I've a max $600 budget for cooling. The hefty shipping charge leaves only $450 for the purchase.

I also fell for custom cooling for the aesthetics.

But, would it be worth it to ship the parts to India? Also the warranty will be of no use. If any part does not work (I've heard the stories most about the pumps), I'll have to send it back to U.S..

I need detailed advice on this.

One more point. If I shop all parts from U.S. sites, like Amazon or Newegg(The prices are really cheap with respect to India) and use Forwarding service like myus.com or shipito.com to ship to India, will the warranties be valid? (Like Intel, Asus, Corsair and many other copanies have their branches here 'cause if there's a DOA, it'll be indeed a nightmare!). In this case, I'll buy cabinets and monitors from my place though as they are real heavy and take a big part in the shipping weightand so, the shipping charge. I've no idea how much weight it would be with all the components.

Or, should I settle with purchasing parts from local stores(The prices are f*cking annoying)??

I need someone to give me detailed advice. Thanks in advance.

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June 16, 2014 6:07:59 AM

i just found a seller who ships you EVERYTHING you need for an open looped water cooling set-up in india and charges 500rs as shipping.the shop is in new delhi and this is his number give him a ring +919811009814 or check out his website http://www.sctindia.co.in/cooling-kit.htm.in
June 13, 2014 6:07:49 AM

hey guys even i wanted to get a water cooling rig.i found all the components in flipkart except the liquid u add to the distilled water.any help?and suggest me if distilled water is good enough or should i mix some other substances too

EDIT:i just found out what a close loop cooling system is.i wanted an open looped cooling system.anywhere in india where i can get em?
a b K Overclocking
a b 4 Gaming
March 27, 2014 4:17:14 AM

My pleasure my friend .......
Princejeet
March 23, 2014 3:51:22 AM


Thank you. @
Princejeet
a b K Overclocking
a b 4 Gaming
March 23, 2014 3:24:58 AM

hey
check itdepot.com or hardware.in
or email to the company with little detail of products which u want to buy like me. few days ago i ordered a CM Storm Stryker case but it was not available in India then they import it from US & deliver it to me at Indian price.
Thank you.
Princejeet
March 22, 2014 9:00:24 AM

hi i stay in mumbai, i searched all the local stores near me and also the place (lamigton road) specially for computer parts but i not got it
can u refer me a website or phone no where i can order all the parts i need many parts which is only available in us market
February 7, 2014 11:08:18 PM

hey mandy and princejeet ,
im a computer peripherals wholesaler in nehru place, delhi for 25 years now
i plan to get assembled pc's for gamers on an online store(gamersgarage) so that you guys siting in kolkata ,punjab or anyother corner in inida can avail our services on your doorstep.
well as you know im a distributor who can get any and every king of gaming pc parts available in inida . but i want some support and advice from indian gamers so that i can serve you guys in the best possible way .
inbox me at - pulkitwalia09@gmail.com . lets get gaimng
a b K Overclocking
a b 4 Gaming
May 26, 2013 2:37:11 AM

No doubt u will get custom water cooling parts. U they don't have that say them to afford those parts for you. They will get parts from big pc wholesalers like Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, etc.......
a c 150 K Overclocking
a b å Intel
a b 4 Gaming
May 26, 2013 2:31:49 AM

You never know until you check there! They might also be able to do special order for you too.
May 25, 2013 11:53:04 PM

I live in kolkata. Here is a computer market for sure. I know, they sell parts much cheaper than online stores. But, I only have a big doubt if custom water cooling parts are available.

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