Need help with gaming rig I just built

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i am very "noob" when it comes to gaming rigs i just know the basics but i recently built a rig and the parts are as follows
AMD fx-8350
geforce gtx 760 2GB
650w psu
sabertooth FX R.20 motherboard
8gigs of ram
my case has 3 fan slots that iv put fans into should i get water cooling? if so which one and if i said anything wrong please correct me because i really am new to this stuff. I also the cpu goes about 60 degrees when im playing bf4 for a while and my gpu is about 50-60. any help or input would be nice
 

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AMD processors run pretty hot so if you are stable at 60 degrees after a few hours that sounds about right.

You mentioned water cooling, are you looking into getting a closed loop circuit just for the CPU or a whole custom loop?
 

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Those temps are just fine I wouldn't suggest going with a closed water loop unless you wish to overclock. If you want to cool the CPU more i would suggest just ordering this, but i think it is a bit overkill.

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CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $29.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 20:14 EST-0500)
 

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all i really want is water cooling for my gpu and cpu again im really new so idk which circuit im guessing whole custom loop because i need cooling for my gpu. sorry if im confusing you aha
 

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Personally I do not believe that a 280 (2x140) rad will be enough for a GPU and CPU. You should be looking for atleast 360 for the both of them. For just a CPU closed loop I recommend a corsair h100i, I have a 4770k at 4.4Ghz at 1.2Vcore and run at 70 degrees during prime 95. Normal gaming after a few hours I sit around 50.
 

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alright and do u have any suggestions on the gpu? and is there a possible bundle that comes with both cpu and gpu coolers?
 

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At that point you are looking to build a custom solution that you will have to part together yourself. XSPC and EKWB are good for water cooling. You will need the CPU plate and GPU plate, a res, a pump, rads, connectors and fans. For this type of setup you are looking at a minimum of 500$. With one GPU and a CPU you may get away with 360, but more is always better. Does your case support this amount of raditor?
 

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Custom water loop is a lot of work, you will have to order waterblocks for your gpu and cpu, reservoir, pump, lines, fittings and -whatever else you would need. I would say it would cost $300 - $500. In my opinion not worth it, if you really want to order water cooling for your cpu just order and H80i or a H100i if it will fit in your case.
 

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it is a mid tower http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=045154 that is it so could u give me suggestions of coolers to fit that?
 

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1 x 140 mm top TwoCool fan (standard)
1 x 120 mm rear TwoCool fan (standard
You will not be able to throw a custom water loop setup in this as you do not have enough space. At most you could look at a closed loop to do your CPU.
 

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ah that sucks that i cant cool my gpu but it is what it is . any suggestions on a closed loop cooling unit for my AMD FX-8350 ?
 

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yeah im going to go into canada computers and ask them for help with picking air cooling but for a good one how much would it be?
 


Wow.. I did getr blue screen when I did try to post answer.. What was I thinking?

So this is goos cooler. Expensive but good.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu14s
Phanteks is good cooler too. Looks better.
Thermalright do have good coolers.
http://www.thermalright.com/products.html

CM 212 EVO is not bad choice it is cheap but OC is not so good. It can not max out all cpu's.

Hope thsi helps :) And ask more if you have something u want to know :)
 

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im gonna look for the first one you linked me money isent an issue i rather pay for a good cooling system that works well then pay for a cheap one that doesnt work as well but i think im good ty for all the help man