EK watercooling just the GPU's?

[JimmySmoke]

Hi guys, so i just built my new pc which has a 6700k watercooled by a h100i gtx but i want to watercool my 2 x Asus 980ti and was wondering what i would need in terms of parts from ek in order to water cool these two cards? im a complete noob when it comes to watercooling so any assistance will be greaty appreciated!

Many Thanks

 

[Guest]

JimmySmoke,

There are many different types of water cooling.

Custom: A DIY loop, connecting anything that you can buy a water block for e.g (RAM,CPU,GPU,Northbridge)
Custom are really expensive, and rarely done for their cooling efforts. Although they are very good at cooling hardware, the purchasing of radiators,water blocks,tubing, and fittings can make a VERY inefficient Cooling to Cost ratio.
Example:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6ZP...

AIO's: Standing for "All In One's" are prebuilt, water-cooling loops, that can be expanded on traditional only include a CPU water block with a pump, and a radiator. These offer a BETTER Cooling to Cost ratio, but can get quite expensive.
Example: Your h100i GTX

Expandable AIO: Are just like AIO coolers, and usually come prebuilt with a pump/reservoir,CPU block and radiator. They are quite expensive but can be worth it as they allow for expandability.
These can be a cheaper way of making a custom loop.
Example: http://www.ekwb.com/predator/

Since you already have an AIO (not expandable loop) for your CPU theres not much you can do.

You can set up a full custom loop for your GPUs only, although I doubt there will be enough radiator space to water-cool them efficantaly.

You can remove the AIO on your CPU, and create a full water cooled loop (CPU,GPU, radiator) but thats basically wasting your AIO.

Its kinda tough, Id suggest keeping them Air-cooled, unless your prepared to fork out hundreds on dollars for a full custom loop.

 

[huvik]

http://www.corsair.com/en-ca/hydro-series-hg10-n980-gpu-liquid-cooling-bracket

What about something like this?

 

[Guest]

http://www.corsair.com/en-ca/hydro-series-hg10-n980-gpu-liquid-cooling-bracket

What about something like this?

I was going to suggest NZXT to version, but that didn't fit an 980ti. That could probably work, but I doubt that there will be enough space for a 240mm (H100iGTX) + 120mm(GPU 1) + 120mm(GPU 2) radiators.

 

[JimmySmoke]

http://www.corsair.com/en-ca/hydro-series-hg10-n980-gpu-liquid-cooling-bracket

What about something like this?

I was going to suggest NZXT to version, but that didn't fit an 980ti. That could probably work, but I doubt that there will be enough space for a 240mm (H100iGTX) + 120mm(GPU 1) + 120mm(GPU 2) radiators.

The issue with these is that they only fit onto the refence pcb 980ti board and unfortunately the asus 980ti is not a refence design board so that wont work. I have room for a 360 rad at the top of my case, would that be enough to cool my 2 GPU's if i moved my h100i rad to the front of the case?

 

[Guest]

That would be enough cooling yes. Just stay air-cooled, with 2 individual AIO's you won't see much temp difference from it anyway. Save enough money to then build a custom loop.

 

[JimmySmoke]

That would be enough cooling yes. Just stay air-cooled, with 2 individual AIO's you won't see much temp difference from it anyway. Save enough money to then build a custom loop.

I think this is what I will do, going to have to read up and learn all the ins and outs beforehand though

 

[Guest]

sounds good