Adding water cooling to my build

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Hi all;

I have recently started to try some overclocking on my PC and have realized that where I live its always like 1000 Degrees so I need some MAD cooling.

The build I am planning on adding this to will be;

Case: Corsair 900D (will order soon)
CPU: AMD FX-8350 (existing)
MOBO: ASUS Sabertooth 990FX (existing)
GPU: possibly new 9000 series or 3 x 7970's (still deciding)
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9Q-16GBBXL DDR3 (existing)
PSU: Enermax Revolution85+ 1250W (existing)
HDD: OCZ RevoDrive PCI-Express SSD 120GB + barracudas (existing)


So I am looking for some advice on what I should use for water cooling so far I have been thinking;

Case: Corsair 900D
CPU: EK Supremacy Waterblock Full Copper
GPU: Have to wait and see
Radiator1: Alphacool NexXxos Monsta 560
Radiator2: Alphacool NexXxos Monsta 360
Reservoir: EK-Multioption RES X2
Pump: Bitspower Dual D5 Mod Top - Black Acetal

Plus: fans, pipes, fittings, coolant, temp sensor, flow indicator.

Still looking for a digital temp reading/fan controller/Flow indicator

This is probably a bit overkill but that's what its all about right 😉
 
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Wow that is a nice build and a lot of hardware as well, but I have a AMD system, and it has a nice water system attached to it as well, it is for the use of gaming. I would like to add some insight that I had on my build if you do not mind. I have 3 GTX580 water cooled cards but when I attached all three cars to my system, I did not see any increase in Frame rates on any of the games that I tried it on. It did score a little better on the benchmarks, but not enough to be noticeable, so I removed the third card from the setup. I am currently building a Intel system to see if that issue still exists on that platform, but this is me and you my have different results with your system. So have a look at my build log if you want to, but I...
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Trade is right. You are going to bottle neck on your current cpu. You wouldn't have to do Haswell even. Hell, an i5-3570k would tromp that amd in a heart beat with major OC room to boot

Sadly, been a long time since AMD made a solid processor that out performed an intel, esp at OC.

Edit: bad run? I used to be an amd nut back in the day when they were gamer kings
 
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Wow that is a nice build and a lot of hardware as well, but I have a AMD system, and it has a nice water system attached to it as well, it is for the use of gaming. I would like to add some insight that I had on my build if you do not mind. I have 3 GTX580 water cooled cards but when I attached all three cars to my system, I did not see any increase in Frame rates on any of the games that I tried it on. It did score a little better on the benchmarks, but not enough to be noticeable, so I removed the third card from the setup. I am currently building a Intel system to see if that issue still exists on that platform, but this is me and you my have different results with your system. So have a look at my build log if you want to, but I will explain how I would build this system, I would have one loop for the CPU alone, and another separate loop for the video cards.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274855-29-experimental-radiator-build/page-13

The last four pages are where the build is at currently.
 
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Another good point. I actually decided on tri sli 670. Even though it was shown to me in tom hardware review, tri over dual is 5-10% performance increase at best, for me it was a "I can so I will" lol. Geek cred lol. If you do go tri sli, is useless unless multi, as in 3 or more, monitor high res, and prob should get the higher ram versions too in that case. Otherwise, cost vs performance dual crossfires will still scream - until the cpu lol (I had to)

The dual loop suggestion is more about resistance and flow than temp issues just to clarify for ya. When you get to multi gpu, it is simply better for higher flow to split off, or even ace a second pump half way thru the loop to maintai. Flow and pressure and combat resistance of blocks and tubing.

Edit: bah just saw the dual part of the d5 top lol
 
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so to start with I thought id get the case fans etc and get the system running in there... Save some money then order the water cooling kit, so getting ready to order the following;

Corsair 900D
Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance edition x 8
Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet edition x 2

BitFenix Sleeved 24pin ATX Extension Cable 30cm Red
BitFenix 4pin ATX Extension Cable 45cm Red
BitFenix Sleeved 8-Pin VGA Power Cable 45cm Red
BitFenix Sleeved Molex Extension Cable 45cm Red
BitFenix Sleeved SATA III Cable 180 Degree 30cm Red
BitFenix Sleeved Fan Extension Cable 90cm Red

Phobya TPC 4-Channel Fan or Pump Controller
Phobya 4Pin Molex to 6x 3Pin Fan Splitter PCB




Will add what I have now into it....

CPU: AMD FX-8350
MOBO: ASUS Sabertooth 990FX
GPU: ASUS 6970
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-12800CL9Q-16GBBXL DDR3
PSU: Enermax Revolution85+ 1250W
HDD: OCZ RevoDrive PCI-Express SSD 120GB
HDD: 4 TB barracuda, 3 TB barracuda



I have been thinking about another SSD to run windows and all my programs, probably a "OCZ Vector SATA 512G" then run Battlefield 4 from the revodrive, then movies and what not from the barracuda's


So the plan is to have the "Phobya TPC 4-Channel Fan or Pump Controller" control 3 different 3 different fan "areas" as well as the water pump once its in via the "Phobya 4Pin Molex to 6x 3Pin Fan Splitter PCB".

then all the red cables to make it look SEXY :)

 
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good call on the fan controller- one of the few models that will support that kinda draw - but pump on the controller.... kinda pointless. A D5 vario on setting 3-4 will be quite quiet and is a "set it n forget it" deal. no need or reason to turn up or down. Plus 30w channel, pump draw is 24w, on start can pull 32w. may burn that controller over time
 
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cool will look it up.... dunno what im going to go with yet just checking out the market to see what will be the best for me... don't want to be naive and jump in and end up with something I don't like or want
 
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atta boy! lol I have the aquaero 5 XT, and added on 6 poweradjust2 to handle pumps and fans in my overkill setup. It can do what you are asking and waaaaaay more, fully expandable, can add a multiswitch which will handle 17 lights in dozens of configurations and scripts for manual or auto control... i could go on and on about this thing lol

One thing that occured to me too, for another expandable solution, you can actually use the poweradjust2 Ultra model as a standalone controller unit accessible thru software control.

The aquaero is high end control and a bit pricy. Only reason I mentioned it, the corsair link is based on the idea, but only works with corsair components and "most fans" (voltage startup sensitivity issue) Based on your setup, this all may be very overkill for you. Maybe a happy medium with a nice Phobya or Lamptron FC6 touchsceeen controller? (they are basically same unit)around 60-75 for them
 
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the Lamptron FC6 looks AWESOME... one more question is I did like the corsair lights how you are able to change the color of the LED's to anything you want and any type of pulse you want... anyone else got anything like this out?
 
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ok so I have been looking and looking and my head is ready to explode (nearly)

but I am getting VERY close to ordering some parts now.

I decided to go with:
900D
all the sleeved cables
Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition and a couple 140mm aswell
Corsair Link Cooling and Lighting Kit - I have decided to go with this one.


This will get the pc up and running with the new case to start with.


Order number 2 will be:
PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing UV Blue
Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 250 ICE Blue Reservoir
Bitspower Flow Indicator Black Sparkle
Koolance PMP-450 12V Variable Speed Pump
Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black Temperature Sensor
A WHOLE LOT of bitspower fittings

RAD: Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 480mm x 2

CPU: CPU-380A
NB: Koolance CHC-122
VR: MVR-100
SB: CHC-125


I was also thinking out of the bottom RAD putting a Quick-Disconnect fitting so when I need to drain my system I can unplug it then plug in a separate hose with a Quick-Disconnect fitting and put it in a bucket, seems to me like the tidiest way to put in a drain.

I am going to put the RES next to the motherboard with the "Fill" that will go into the cable management side of the case.

now I just need to draw it all out to see how im going to fit all these pipes in :)

Then I just need to learn how to overclock properly and im good :)


any suggestions or have I got any wrong parts that anyone can see?

 
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nice build looks GREAT

I was thinking about a drain originally but i changed my mind.
Basically the same idea but instead of the T valve you have it will be a quick disconnect, the only benefit of it is when I want to drain it I wont have to move my case just plug in the quick disconnect with a couple meters of tube attached to it and into the bucket, I guess I could cut a hole in the desk its going on but then, where do you stop lol.
 
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