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[wolfram23]

That's very interesting, thanks for sharing! I was planning on adding a 3x120 rad to my loop, so I'd have 5x120 rad space for a cpu and two gpus, but my power output shouldn't be much different than yours. Hmm... I suppose for the price a triple rad is a pretty good deal, but it would be nice to buy something that can fit internally.

 

[Hobo82]

That's very interesting, thanks for sharing! I was planning on adding a 3x120 rad to my loop, so I'd have 5x120 rad space for a cpu and two gpus, but my power output shouldn't be much different than yours. Hmm... I suppose for the price a triple rad is a pretty good deal, but it would be nice to buy something that can fit internally.

Yeah, I wouldn't be able to fit another rad in the arc midi. Despite how wide it is, it's still a mid tower. In theory, a 360 rad can cool a cpu and single gpu. I figured I'd be fine with a 240+140. And they're all push/pull, which helps a lot.

 

[rubix_1011]

Cooling potential differs depending on 100% load TDP of components, not just by physical count. Just FYI.

 

[Hobo82]

Cooling potential differs depending on 100% load TDP of components, not just by physical count. Just FYI.

How do you find 100% TDP for components, Rubix? I've seen something like that on Thermaltake's Power Calculator, but not sure how that applies.

 

[wolfram23]

Google lol. i5 2500k = 95W, 7970 = 210W. But those are the tech specs at stock speeds. For overclocked power usage you'll have to read reviews that measure it.

 

[rubix_1011]

I have info in the WC sticky on how to make a good estimate on how to determine TDP of a CPU, even when overclocked.

Yes, and Google.

Edit: removed unacceptable comment in both content and contribution of the tread. Next time, you will be banned.

 

[wolfram23]

Edit: removed unacceptable comment in both content and contribution of the tread. Next time, you will be banned.

I'm curious to know what this was now

 

[Hobo82]

I'm curious to know what this was now

I think it was a friend of mine that I linked this thread to so he could see my rig. Thank you for moderating that. Had I known he would put something like that, I wouldn't have linked the thread to him

 

[rubix_1011]

I assumed it was done as a joke, but regardless, it was content against forum rules and offered absolutely nothing to the forum or the thread. Had he been caught by a mod, he might have just been banned on the first incident...

Technically, there was a double posting, so both were removed. Sorry for the interruption of the thread's focus, everyone. I will likely remove these 'response' messages as well.

 

[Hobo82]

***UPDATE***

Reworked some tubing for sleeker look, installed my new res and placed it in a more convenient location. Also, wanted to post a picture with the side panel on. Let me know what you think. :-D

 

[rubix_1011]

That's a very nice, clean build you have. I like the simplicity of it...very clean lines.

I'm a sucker for all white tubing...

 

[wolfram23]

Looks much nicer IMO, great job!

 

[e56imfg]

Wow some one who takes full potential of what the Fractal Arc offers, superb job sir. The white tubing goes in very nicely with Fractal's color scheme. The window is absolutely brilliant. I have never seen a water cooled 7970, where did you get the GPU block for that?
But, Oh My God, this is the best build I've seen yet.

 

[Hobo82]

Wow some one who takes full potential of what the Fractal Arc offers, superb job sir. The white tubing goes in very nicely with Fractal's color scheme. The window is absolutely brilliant. I have never seen a water cooled 7970, where did you get the GPU block for that?
But, Oh My God, this is the best build I've seen yet.

Hi and thank you for the comments! Yeah, ever since I saw the Fractal build here on toms: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/microatx-gaming-overclocked,3039.html I knew I had to have one of thier cases. The Arc Midi is amazing to build with! Tons of room for radiators and as customizable as you want. Wish Fractal would release a factory windowed side panel that you could purchase as an add-on, instead of doing it yourself, but it wasn't too difficult. They're pretty good at listening to thier fan base, so I assume we'll see something like that soon or as an option in the next case they release.

I got the 7970 waterblock from specialtech.co.uk, but I know frozencpu.com carries them (sold out at the moment) and a few other places. Can get it directly from ekwaterblocks too if it's in stock.

 

[e56imfg]

The window looks really clean and professional. I didn't even know that they already made GPU blocks for the 7970 until now

 

[tjosborne]

ok, after many months of research and questions that annoyed many of you, i finally completed my build. here it is...

 

[rubix_1011]

Very nice build....how do you like it so far?

 

[tjosborne]

Very nice build....how do you like it so far?

i really like how it turned out. i ended up spending more than double my $500 budget and pissed the wife off more than once when she looked at the receipts but in the end i think it was worth it. my temps have more than been cut in half. before my max gpu temp in bf3 was 87c now its 39c. not sure about cpu because i never monitored its temps.

 

[rubix_1011]

The one upside to watercooling is that you can simply add and adapt your loop as you move to hardware upgrades. A pump, radiator, reservoir, etc work for any hardware. Most CPU blocks are fairly universal, and you can usually find a bracket for new sockets to use with your block. GPU blocks can get tricky as full cover blocks are really only good for the specific block they were designed for. This is one reason I use universals...I've spent about $100 on both GPU blocks, but they've each been used on 5 different sets of cards.

 

[tjosborne]

my original plan was to use two universal waterblocks but i went with these full covers because they just seemed easier this time considering this being my first watercooling attempt. next time ill get universal but that wont be for afew years, im thinking when the 770's are released is when ill upgrade.

 

[wolfram23]

Nice build, I like it!

 

[e56imfg]

Nice build, I like it!

I really like your blog

 

[wolfram23]

I really like your blog

Thank you!

 

[kitsunestarwind]

System
Case - Corsair Obsidian 800D Case
CPU - Intel Core i7-3930K
Mobo - Asus Rampage 4 Extreme
Ram - 16gb G.Skill RipjawZ 2133mhz Ram
GPU - 2x HIS 5970
PSU - Antec High Current Gamer 900w

Watercooling Gear
XSPC Raystorm Full Copper CPU block
Koolance MB-AS4RE Motherboard block
Koolance 120mm Rad (fitted in bottom near PSU)
XSPC 120mm Rad Fitted on Rear Intake
Koolance 360 Rad Fitted to top exhaust
MasterKleer UV orange 10mm ID / 16mm OD
Laing DDC-1T with XSPC Res top
Koolance Flow meter and adapter (hidden behind Res)
Xigmatek XLF Orange Series Fans fitted throughout the case

Future updates include 2x 7970's with full cover waterblocks

 

[Lutfij]

blooooddy crap - you beat me to the copper edition raystorm
nice build there mate - like the themed orange/red tubing

take a pic of your rig in lower light - with the aperture set to 5.6 and ISO @ 200. leave on a tripod and click - wait for a lil until shutter closes - enjoy the pic. BTW i'm alergic to flash photography :lol:

have you tried using the clamps made by lamptron? you can take a look at these ; http://www.frozencpu.com/search.html?mv_profile=keyword_search&mv_session_id=wSaa5ByM&searchspec=lamptron+clamps&go.x=0&go.y=0

i think you could rearrange the loop order to get the loop without much bending - seems like some tubes are bending :/ @ least thats what the last pic says.