Finally setting up liquid cooling system.

[alanwest09872]

I want to cool
1. North bridge
2. South Bridge
3. Cpu

I am a real nub when It comes to this kind of stuff. I know I need something like

http://www.evga.com/products/moreInf...%20Waterblocks
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/88...tl=g30c107s152
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8...or_-_Black_MCR320-QP-Stack.html?tl=g30c95s708
a cpu cooler a pump and a radiator. I would prefer to get stuff off of

Frozencpu.com I have had to good luck with them. I will be putting up a trial purchase up here in a few minutes let me know what you think

 

[MotF Bane]

I think you need a new case (to take a large radiator), or external water cooling, which will involve brackets to hold the radiator, and cutting holes for the tubes. If you need a new case, I'll recommend the 800D - I'm going off your signature rig and concluding budget isn't a huge issue, and it's a wonderful case.

Radiator: XSPC RX360, Thermochill PA 120.3. TC is pricey for marginal superiority.
Fans: PTS Yate Loons are a good start; there are more expensive fans that are probably superior. www.petrastechshop.com
Pump: Laing D5 or DDC 3.2 - I'm partial to the D5 over the 3.2. Also called Swiftech MCP 655.
Block: Apogee XT on the CPU, EK Classified block for the board. It's a little more money for the EK over the eVGA, but it covers the mosfets too. If Frozen doesn't have it, Performance-PCs will.
Reservoir: Not touching this one, I hate flashy lit products like the res you linked.

Shop Frozen first if you want, it's a great store, but consider also Petra's, Jab-Tech, and PPCs.

Disclaimer: All above is my opinions, and how I would do the loop if it were mine.

 

[alanwest09872]

This is what I am truely looking to get

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/evcl3prwiekc.html

with all the chipsets. the evga gets way to hot and I need to cool it. I just dont want to spend 500 bucks for it lol. Even though it looks like an awesome kit.

There's a chipset next to the cpu that I really want to cool it gets way to hot and this way I can oc it a bit better

I like the thought of having pieces to geather also. Like the resovour and pump placed togeather. with a temp reader right on it.



edit I just remember its called mosfet. how is it you cpu cooler actually cools the mosfet. I want to get rid of the heatsink on mine.

north bridge evga's
south bridge (evga's
Mosfet
cpu
and combined pieces. to save on space. plus I really like that temp readout that other one I picked out had.
basically get rid of all the heatsinks and place all new liquid cooling for the chipsets. Is that what your setup will do.

hopeing to keep it around 400 bucks'


Oh almost forgot ty for your swift reply also. It is much appreciated.

 

[MotF Bane]

Your linked item - that's the EK Classified cooler I referenced in my previous post. That covers the mosfet, northbridge, and southbridge with a single unit. Here's a link to buy it separately, although if you do not have a Classified 3-way SLI board, you cannot use it. You list an eVGA 760 in your sig - but is it the Classified edition?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/93...talNickel.html

The CPU cooler doesn't handle the mosfets, that's the job of the above EK Classified block. Here's a link for it.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/97...1156_1366.html

I didn't notice earlier that your reservoir had a pump included. Unfortunately, it looks like a rather weak pump. Why do you want the temperature sensors? RealTemp can tell you your CPU temperature, and the board temps can be assumed to be fine.

XSPC RX360 = $100
EK Classified = $140
Apogee XT = $80

Already at $320. :/

 

[nitromullet]

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/93...namitedata.com

That block supports:

EVGA X58 SLI Classified (141-BL-E760-A1)
EVGA X58 SLI Classified (141-BL-E761-A1)
EVGA X58 SLI Classified (141-BL-E759-A1)

You need to determine exactly what model number board you have, and check the EK configurator http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/

Pump: you will probably want either a Laing DDC or D5. These are the most common pumps, and are rebranded by a number of water cooling companies. Swiftech rebranded pumps are the most popular. The DDC pumps are MCP350 and MCP355, the D5 pumps are MCP655 and MCP655-B. There are pros/cons to both pumps, so do your research, ask questions, and decide what will work best for you.

CPU block:

I opted to stick with a nickle plated base because it is supposed to help reduce corrosion inherent to the design of the highest performing blocks (impingement plate/microfin design). There is a huge thread about this here: http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=11373

I also opted for either a delrin (acetal is the same thing) or copper cpu block cover as opposed to acrylic. The cover is the part with the threads, and arcylic is more prone to crack than delrin or copper.

Obviously, this criteria narrows your choices a lot. For me it ended up being between a Koolance CPU-360 and EK Supreme HK (nickle/acetal). I opted for the EK Supreme HF. The current high end blocks generally perform within less than a degree C of each other and are priced about the same too, so you can base your choice pretty much on aesthetics and personal preference.

Reservoir: Pretty much any reservoir will do the trick, so the deciding factor should really be how well you can work it into your build. For bay reservoirs, just remember that machined Acetal/Delrin is more durable (less prone to leak) than glued acrylic. This goes doubly for res/pump combos because there is more stress on a combo than just a stand alone res. Before you decide on a res/pump combo make sure you research them to find out if there are any known issues.

Of course all of this IMO, and others may have differing opinions...

There is a lot to learn when building your first loop, so I advise a lot of research and asking a lot of questions before buying anything.

 

[aigomorla]

go with an EK:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=26781

i would however Email EK and ask if that will fit the E760 b4 you commit and buy.

I use a koolance on my 759 but they dont make it anymore.
It looks like this:

 

[MotF Bane]

i wish i had your funding, aigo.

 

[crazylocha]

Might be worth dropping line to Petra's. Especially if getting new case also. He tends to frequent the forums and may also make you a better deal if getting the parts all at once.

Always worth shot to save a few $$ and support the ones that support us on the forum!

 

[alanwest09872]

sorry I havent been able to respond.

What i am trying to get around is if i wanna play a game I have to run my ac at 60c or else it may be to hot run's over 90c and over 65c for the processor the 95c is the video card. what to hot imo

 

[alanwest09872]

I clicked forum's to get ahold of petria's and it the linked seemed to be broken does anyone have an exact link to the forums i could use.

 

[crazylocha]

From website here is direct email

Sales (AT) Petrastechshop.com

of course do the replace (AT)

 

[aigomorla]

you can also call gary @ sidewinders and talk to him in regards to what i linked in another members page.

As i said there merged... Sidewindercomputers and Petratech merged this year.
Alex is great too, if you cant get a hold of alex, try to get a hold of gary.

 

[crazylocha]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:And AlanW, that is one of the highest recommendations of the Companies I have seen yet.

One day I want to grow up to be just like Aigomorla!!

Have only posted a few times here, have been reading like crazy for several years on forums, Decade or more on Anandtech. Have heard lots and lots of great things here and other places about quality of customer service there.

For the record, in few weeks when get my $$, will be putting my list up for approval. Hopefully aigomorla graces his presence there and blesses me with wisdom, along with the many wonderful experienced ones here.