Can i fit 1 NZXT Kraken x61 and 2 NZXT Kraken x41 in this build?

Gamer2886

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Hello, I'm building my very first computer, and i already have experience with overclocking.
As I'm going to be overclocking i need the best possible cooling, so I'm planning to have the x61 cooling my CPU, while the x41s cool my GPUs.

My question is, can i fit 2 x41s and 1 x61s with my current case? ( NZXT H440 ). As it is a medium-size case, I am a little bit skeptical


CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($445.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($168.00 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 12g Thermal Paste ($14.97 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($438.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($275.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($193.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($669.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($669.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($219.98 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Other: NZXT G10 ($29.99)
Other: NZXT G10 ($29.99)
Other: NZXT x41 ($109.99)
Other: NZXT x41 ($109.99)
Total: $3666.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Technically yes, I think, but why?

The 980s will not benefit from water cooling at all and you will just be making the PC louder by using G10s on them. Leave them stock.

Gamer2886

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Thank you for your answer, after a little more research, more specifically from here ( http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/NZXT-Kraken-G10-Review-527/ ). the kraken is alot cooler and almost indifferent from the stock coolers.
 

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It is not a lot cooler at all. You're comparing a stock cooler not an aftermarket cooler (which is what you really pay a higher premium for over the reference cards). The 980 will idle around 30-35C depending on ambient, and will go to ~65C at load, I know from personal experience. I have a gigabyte g1 in my rig, and right now its sitting at 31C and my room is ~21C. Like tiny said G10's are going to be louder for only 1-2C cooler. Sure you've got two of them sitting right next to each other, but if you put 3 radiators on your case, your intake and exhaust is going to be VERY average, so the temps will eventually even themselves out, if not be worse, as a system. The best advice if you're running SLI in that case is have 3 very good intake fans at the front (recommendations are either phanteks or noctua).

Good luck with your ventures.