- Jun 27, 2013
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I've been using a Corsair h100i traditionally, with a lot of fans to push air through the system - but I think it's time for me to step up to a full system.
That being said - everything is very confusing for me, even after reading through all of the FAQs in this forum, trying sites that have pre-configured units based on the hardware I supply - and everything else, at the end of the day I have never seen a water cooled system face to face, and it all seems very alien to me.
I'm hoping some one can give me some direct suggestion builds to save me the headache based on what I present here - my overall goal is to have a computer with a window and next to no wiring showing, just hardware, LED's, and clean water cooling. If I'm going to be getting so much high end hardware - I might as well show it off.
That being said - from the case all the way to the pump and fittings, I'm lost.
Here's what I was looking at for a case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139022
I like this unit because of how clean it will allow me to leave the actual hardware display section - but I'm wondering if it's even necessary, or if I could get away with something less bulky.
Hardware is as follows - any help or insights are appreciated:
MOBO: ASUS Maximus VI FORMULA
CPU: Intel i7 Haswell 4770k 1150 socket
GPU: NVidia 780
RAM: G.Skill Trident 2400 DDR3
Power Unit: Cooler Master V850
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5"
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 128 GB
SSD 2: OCZ Vertex 3 256 GB
I've also got a ton of Cougar and Noctua fans.
Bottom line is I don't really know if I need to have cooling blocks on RAM and the GPU - or if it's better to just stick with the h100i on my CPU - but since the MOBO is sort of built to have an inline water cooler hooked into it, that's really the route I'd like to go.
I want to ensure everything looks clean and impressive within the case, at the end of the day. Color scheme is really critical here, and I don't mind installing LED strips to get an overall effect going.
Where I'm lost - is in what is the better manufacturer to go with, where to look at and choose parts from...everything. I'm a total noob.
So - much appreciated with any suggestions - be it sites, manufacturers, cases, FAQs, or just advice on what I should do here for my build.
That being said - everything is very confusing for me, even after reading through all of the FAQs in this forum, trying sites that have pre-configured units based on the hardware I supply - and everything else, at the end of the day I have never seen a water cooled system face to face, and it all seems very alien to me.
I'm hoping some one can give me some direct suggestion builds to save me the headache based on what I present here - my overall goal is to have a computer with a window and next to no wiring showing, just hardware, LED's, and clean water cooling. If I'm going to be getting so much high end hardware - I might as well show it off.
That being said - from the case all the way to the pump and fittings, I'm lost.
Here's what I was looking at for a case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139022
I like this unit because of how clean it will allow me to leave the actual hardware display section - but I'm wondering if it's even necessary, or if I could get away with something less bulky.
Hardware is as follows - any help or insights are appreciated:
MOBO: ASUS Maximus VI FORMULA
CPU: Intel i7 Haswell 4770k 1150 socket
GPU: NVidia 780
RAM: G.Skill Trident 2400 DDR3
Power Unit: Cooler Master V850
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5"
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 128 GB
SSD 2: OCZ Vertex 3 256 GB
I've also got a ton of Cougar and Noctua fans.
Bottom line is I don't really know if I need to have cooling blocks on RAM and the GPU - or if it's better to just stick with the h100i on my CPU - but since the MOBO is sort of built to have an inline water cooler hooked into it, that's really the route I'd like to go.
I want to ensure everything looks clean and impressive within the case, at the end of the day. Color scheme is really critical here, and I don't mind installing LED strips to get an overall effect going.
Where I'm lost - is in what is the better manufacturer to go with, where to look at and choose parts from...everything. I'm a total noob.
So - much appreciated with any suggestions - be it sites, manufacturers, cases, FAQs, or just advice on what I should do here for my build.
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