First major cooling upgrade!

[PS3toPC]

Hello everyone, i want to improve the cooling inside my case including a liquid cooling system going on from my CPU.

I want to buy as many quiet but effective fans for my rig. heres the specs...

CPU: i5-4690k
GPU: MSI GTX 970 4GB
RAM: 2x4GB Kit.
MOBO: Z97 PC Mate
Case: Sharkoon VS3-V
PSU: EVGA 600W Bronze

I'm overclock everything basclly so i want maximum cooling. I won't be able to afford GPU cooling, or at least i think, so probably leaving that one out. I've got a budget of £250...

As of now, i've only chosen CPU Liquid cooling... here's what i picked... http://www.amazon.co.uk/DEEPCOOL%C2%AE-CAPTAIN-Cooling-Ceramic-Bearing/dp/B00S0Y9MK2/ref=sr_1_105?ie=UTF8&qid=1443096360&sr=8-105&keywords=3+pin+case+fan

Good? What should i get for case fans? Quieter the better! xD

 

[rubix_1011]

I never recommend closed loop coolers to anyone. I'm a good air or good water kind of guy.

My recommendation would be the Swiftech H220-X or H240-X, if you can find them. They can be expanded to add additional radiators or a GPU block, if you choose. What sets these apart from your typical closed loop boxed coolers is the use of much better pumps and brass/copper built radiators vs. aluminum ones. Also, with a better pump comes better flow rates which is much better for your cooling delta.

 

[PS3toPC]

I never recommend closed loop coolers to anyone. I'm a good air or good water kind of guy.

My recommendation would be the Swiftech H220-X or H240-X, if you can find them. They can be expanded to add additional radiators or a GPU block, if you choose. What sets these apart from your typical closed loop boxed coolers is the use of much better pumps and brass/copper built radiators vs. aluminum ones. Also, with a better pump comes better flow rates which is much better for your cooling delta.

Not as easy to find as i would have thought... this look right? http://www.scan.co.uk/products/swiftech-h220-x-cpu-hydro-cooler-kit-for-intel-and-amd-cpus-120mm-pwm-fan-g1-4-thread?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=COOhncvej8gCFYU_Gwod5okAAw

 

[rubix_1011]

Yup, that's the one.

EK has one coming out soon called 'Predator' and it looks to be even more impressive.

 

[PS3toPC]

Yup, that's the one.

EK has one coming out soon called 'Predator' and it looks to be even more impressive.

Any info on release?

And any case fan recommendations... My mobo only has 1x4pin and 2x3pin fan headers.

 

[rubix_1011]

Looks like it might be available now, at least through EK:

http://predator.ekwb.com/

It allows you to add to your cart and checkout. Personally, if I was choosing between the Swiftech and the EK, it would be a very hard choice, especially since the EK is brand new and there likely aren't any test comparisons out yet...but it looks even more promising over the Swiftech.