Hooking up dual Kraken X61

[itsRinzler]

I currently have an X61 hooked up cooling my CPU and am looking to also water cool my GPU with the G10 and either X61 or X41. My problem is that I don't have an open USB 2.0 but 1 open 3.0 so I was going to use a converter to run to my USB 3.0. The second problem is that CPU-OPT and CPU-Fan are both already used, so I was wondering if I would run into any problems hooking my fan connection into SYS-Fan 1 or 2.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but this is my first build and I am still a bit of a noob

 

[RobCrezz]

For the GPU Cooler you can just get adaptors and run the pump and fan directly off the PSU, thats what I did when I used the G10.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-20cm-Molex-3-Pin-Adapter/dp/B004UL84QC/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1458744468&sr=1-2&keywords=molex+to+3+pin

 

[RobCrezz]

And this adaptor to use your int usb 3 as a usb2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162025

Or an internal USB 2 hub
http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-iu01-usb-2-0-internal-expansion-hub-review_1293

 

[nukemaster]

You can also get an adapter to run the fan(if it is PWM) off the video card.

Something like this Gelid CA-PWM-02

You could just run the pump full blast(off the power supply and not even have to use the pump software) and let the video card manage its own fan(you will have to set a custom profile if you want better temps since the default is designed for the temperatures of the air cooler.).

Keep an eye on the VRM temperatures. If your card has a VRM cooler already installed the fan should be fine, but bare VRMs can get pretty hot(even with the board being the main heatsink for them).

 

[itsRinzler]

For the GPU Cooler you can just get adaptors and run the pump and fan directly off the PSU, thats what I did when I used the G10.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-20cm-Molex-3-Pin-Adapter/dp/B004UL84QC/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1458744468&sr=1-2&keywords=molex+to+3+pin

I thought I read somewhere that if you run the fans directly from the PSU that NZXT doesn't recommend it...

 

[nukemaster]

The only reason they would not recommend running a fan off the power supply is because it would be louder(no speed control).

 

[RobCrezz]

You can also get an adapter to run the fan(if it is PWM) off the video card.

Something like this Gelid CA-PWM-02

You could just run the pump full blast(off the power supply and not even have to use the pump software) and let the video card manage its own fan(you will have to set a custom profile if you want better temps since the default is designed for the temperatures of the air cooler.).

Keep an eye on the VRM temperatures. If your card has a VRM cooler already installed the fan should be fine, but bare VRMs can get pretty hot(even with the board being the main heatsink for them).

Thats very clever, never seen one of them before, very good option for the GPU rad fan.

I used to use a splitter and run by GPU rad fan off of the CPU PWM signal (which obviously isnt going to be exactly right, luckily the temp never went above 60'c even with the fan at lowest setting).

 

[itsRinzler]

You can also get an adapter to run the fan(if it is PWM) off the video card.

Something like this Gelid CA-PWM-02

You could just run the pump full blast(off the power supply and not even have to use the pump software) and let the video card manage its own fan(you will have to set a custom profile if you want better temps since the default is designed for the temperatures of the air cooler.).

Keep an eye on the VRM temperatures. If your card has a VRM cooler already installed the fan should be fine, but bare VRMs can get pretty hot(even with the board being the main heatsink for them).

Current GPU (http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Cooling-Graphics-04G-P4-3975-KR/dp/B00R3NK2LE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01). Oh wow I didn't even think about my GPU having a fan controller. Why would I run into a problem just hooking into a system fan?

 

[RobCrezz]

For the GPU Cooler you can just get adaptors and run the pump and fan directly off the PSU, thats what I did when I used the G10.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-20cm-Molex-3-Pin-Adapter/dp/B004UL84QC/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1458744468&sr=1-2&keywords=molex+to+3+pin

I thought I read somewhere that if you run the fans directly from the PSU that NZXT doesn't recommend it...

Was more for the pump, which I would recommend always running directly off the psu.

 

[nukemaster]

The system fan header will not hurt anything(assuming you are talking about the fan). You may have to tweak the fan speed settings.

If you are running the pump and fan of that header, You should disable fan control since the pump will stall at lower speeds(speeds that most fans would still spin at.).

When you remove he cooler, if you can leave the plate that covers the memory and VRM area, it will help keep those parts cooler. Place the Fan on the G10 over the area that has the coils(because the VRMs are near that area).

You have to make sure the pump can touch the core or it will overheat. Your card seems to have a pretty large opening so this may be easy.

Older cards needed a little more work(if you wanted to keep that plate.)

Check out my GTX 670.

 

[itsRinzler]

The system fan header will not hurt anything(assuming you are talking about the fan). You may have to tweak the fan speed settings.

If you are running the pump and fan of that header, You should disable fan control since the pump will stall at lower speeds(speeds that most fans would still spin at.).

When you remove he cooler, if you can leave the plate that covers the memory and VRM area, it will help keep those parts cooler. Place the Fan on the G10 over the area that has the coils(because the VRMs are near that area).

You have to make sure the pump can touch the core or it will overheat. Your card seems to have a pretty large opening so this may be easy.

Older cards needed a little more work(if you wanted to keep that plate.)

Check out my GTX 670.

Oh you legend, thank you very much!

 

[nukemaster]

I just noticed something interesting. It looks like your card has the VRMs on the video output side of the card.

I hope you have air flow or a fan on that side because THIS does not seem like the fan is doing its job(this is not your exact card, but I just came across it.).

Image from themodzoo.com

You can see the VRMs next to the coils(video output side of the card) and NOT under the cooling fan, but the bracket is too bit to rotate. I hope you do not run into this. If you do, having that plate over the card should at least help.

 

[itsRinzler]

I just noticed something interesting. It looks like your card has the VRMs on the video output side of the card.

I hope you have air flow or a fan on that side because THIS does not seem like the fan is doing its job(this is not your exact card, but I just came across it.).

Image from themodzoo.com

You can see the VRMs next to the coils(video output side of the card) and NOT under the cooling fan, but the bracket is too bit to rotate. I hope you do not run into this. If you do, having that plate over the card should at least help.

This would be exactly how I would try to set mine up, what would you recommend doing to avoid that problem? Good lord I wish I had your brain

 

[nukemaster]

It will depend on the space and layout if your card. Many cards have the VRM(voltage regulation module on the side that the image has its fan on.). It is just a matter if at least having some kind of cooling in that area.

Cards that do not take too much power do not have any extra cooling for VRMs but faster or more power hungry ones cool the VRM with a large aluminum plate or heatsink that the coolers air passes over. This is heated air so even a bit of cool air should help.

This is why I said try to keep your stock aluminum plate if it will fit(it helps spread the heat from parts over a larger area so they can run cooler).

 

[itsRinzler]

It will depend on the space and layout if your card. Many cards have the VRM(voltage regulation module on the side that the image has its fan on.). It is just a matter if at least having some kind of cooling in that area.

Cards that do not take too much power do not have any extra cooling for VRMs but faster or more power hungry ones cool the VRM with a large aluminum plate or heatsink that the coolers air passes over. This is heated air so even a bit of cool air should help.

This is why I said try to keep your stock aluminum plate if it will fit(it helps spread the heat from parts over a larger area so they can run cooler).

Ok, thank you again for all the information. I will do my best, would you mind if I messaged you when I do it encase I run into anything?

 

[nukemaster]

If you post here, I will see it.