[REQ] Water Cooling Do's & Dont's

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I'm looking for tutorials on Water Cooling. I'm trying to buy parts to setup a system for 4x GFX Cards, 1x CPU, Fans, and RAM. I'm working with XS-PC Parts, or will be. 2011-3 will be my socket.


Thanks in advance,


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CoolerMaster Storm Styker
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Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
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HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
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Thanks linne, and AddRAM.

@ AddRAM - I don't always trust things on YouTube. I've seen my fair share of things be wrong.
 

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DreadStarX said:
Thanks linne, and AddRAM.

@ AddRAM - I don't always trust things on YouTube. I've seen my fair share of things be wrong.
Click to expand...

Singularity was the guy who pointed out the wrong.
 

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DreadStarX said:
I'm looking for tutorials on Water Cooling. I'm trying to buy parts to setup a system for 4x GFX Cards, 1x CPU, Fans, and RAM. I'm working with XS-PC Parts, or will be. 2011-3 will be my socket.


Thanks in advance,


Didn't know where to request this info, thought PC Customization would be best.
Click to expand...

There's quite some websites displaying some advices more than real tutorials, you can try to find within those links, grabbing infos.

Choosing a radiator for pc watercooling

Water Cooling Kit Group-Test

Busting out the science behind liquid cooling!

Stren's 2012 CPU Water Block Roundup

some of those article pages might have been refreshed too. Good luck for your plan.
 

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MouseGolf said:
Just to make things even easier for you, you may only need a Corsair Hydro H100 CPU cooling fan. Best investment I every made was a Hydro H60 (now four years old) which keeps my CPU at 38C. Self contained, no dripping or water-ready case.

Highly recommended to anyone who wants to get rid of the fan sounds. (gawd I hate whirring fans!)

Corsair Hydro H100 CPU Liquid Cooler - 120mm Fan, LGA775, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1366, LGA 2011, AM2, AM3 - CWCH100/RF(Refurbished) at TigerDirect.com
Click to expand...

I actually don't mind the fan sounds. It's a direct warning that something is WRONG with your PC. But that's just me, if it was completely silent, I might lose my mind. Haha!
 

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I use Aida64 with heat temperature readings in my System Tray for quick viewing at anytime. I have it launch with Windows. There are many apps (free too) that interact with the sensors on your MOBO but Aida is my favorite. It's loaded with features.

aidagpu-cpu_zps29f85e9d.jpg


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EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB
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BenQ RL2455HM 24' 1920x1080 1ms
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 250 GB
Secondary: WD HDD 600GB
PSU
Corsair 750
Case
NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H60 Liquid CPU Cooler
Internet Speed
100mbps
Browser
IE, GC and FF
Their is no instant do's and don't. It will take some research and homework on your part. Be ready to spend a lot of time reading and watching.

Two forums that have lots of examples and information.

Forums

Overclockers Forums
 

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Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
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Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
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Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
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XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
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Das 4 Professional
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Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
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Thanks guys. This has been incredibly informative. I shall do a bit of research before I buy, and watch videos on how to apply things.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 8 64bit Professional
CPU
Intel Q9400 Quad Core 2.66Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte
Memory
G.Skill 4GB DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce 560GTX
Sound Card
On-board
Monitor(s) Displays
24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
160GB WD
WD Caviar Black 640GB
WD 500GB
WD 1TB
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Cooler Master 1300W Silent Pro
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Sunbeam Transformer Black
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Logitech MX518
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Did I mention that doing the research is quite fun.
Make sure you pick the proper case and power supply. Very important.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
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Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
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I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
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LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
Layback Bear said:
Did I mention that doing the research is quite fun.
Make sure you pick the proper case and power supply. Very important.
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I have a 1300w PSU, I'll be upgrading to a more powerful one when I build my PC. Research is fun, as long as you can organize the information. My case, I haven't fully decided upon. I was going to speak to my High School teacher, and see if he can't help me custom build one out of aluminum. I was his top CNC Programmer, and I'm a welder/machinist. But we shall see..

Any suggestions on the case?
 

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CPU
Intel Q9400 Quad Core 2.66Ghz
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G.Skill 4GB DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce 560GTX
Sound Card
On-board
Monitor(s) Displays
24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
160GB WD
WD Caviar Black 640GB
WD 500GB
WD 1TB
WD 1TB
PSU
Cooler Master 1300W Silent Pro
Case
Sunbeam Transformer Black
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
Logitech G15 (Original Screen + 18G Keys)
Mouse
Logitech MX518
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SF is amazing!
Cases are a very personal decision based on a multitude of issues. Start with size, where it will be placed, do you want a window to see and show others your good taste and hard work. Then there's budget, color, drive options, what reservoir are you going with, number and size of radiators....on....and on.
 

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A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
You will become an aficionado like many other PC enthusiasts. The entire journey never ends but one does develop a core understanding of their needs and goals.

Welcome to the technophiles' world. ;)
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build Feb 2015
OS
Windows 7 64 Bit
CPU
AMD FX 8350 8 Core
Motherboard
Asus M5A97 R2.0
Memory
Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 2x8GB DDR3 2400MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ RL2455HM 24' 1920x1080 1ms
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 250 GB
Secondary: WD HDD 600GB
PSU
Corsair 750
Case
NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H60 Liquid CPU Cooler
Internet Speed
100mbps
Browser
IE, GC and FF

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
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