Waterblock on a GTX 770

[joshuarome]

Hello, I've been researching a lot and I've decided I want to install a water block since it is much more efficient and cheaper, but back to the point. I've got several questions I was hoping you guys could answer
Firstly, apart from the water block and my GPU what else will I require to run it?
Secondly, is this a decent water block?
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/xsragtx770fu.html
Thanks for your time reading and I hope you can help

 

[Dblkk]

Alright mate, firstly that's the exact waterblock I have on my evga 770 sc dual. Works great, temps run low, ect. But, in order to run it, you will need a pump, reservoir, radiator, fans, tubing, fitings. Pretty much you need a custom water cooling loop. So, do you have one already? Or looking into buying/building? Because these do not run cheap. I've spent $700 or more on mine. And since your main reason is the gpu, which runs hotter than most cpu's, you would need to make sure you get a large good radiator, and a good reliable pump.

So if you already have a custom loop for your cpu and just looking to add the gpu to look, just make sure you have at least a 360mm radiator or can add a second one like a 240/280/360mm. Then yes that waterblook for the card is very good. EK also makes a good one, but doesn't lite up as nice.

But if you don't already have the custom kit, #1 I don't think its worth it just for the graphics. These cards run cool and if you've got a decent cooler on it theres really no need to spend $500 just to cool the card. I only 'added' my card as I already have/had the kit. I have the amd fx 8350, which runs hot, clocked at 5ghz, which runs really hot. So that's why I decided to go liquid cooling. then adding the waterblock was just to reduce fan noise and make it look nicer.

I like the XSPC kits, EK is also a great brand.
frozencpu.com is a great site, ordered all my components from there

 

[joshuarome]

Alright mate, firstly that's the exact waterblock I have on my evga 770 sc dual. Works great, temps run low, ect. But, in order to run it, you will need a pump, reservoir, radiator, fans, tubing, fitings. Pretty much you need a custom water cooling loop. So, do you have one already? Or looking into buying/building? Because these do not run cheap. I've spent $700 or more on mine. And since your main reason is the gpu, which runs hotter than most cpu's, you would need to make sure you get a large good radiator, and a good reliable pump.

So if you already have a custom loop for your cpu and just looking to add the gpu to look, just make sure you have at least a 360mm radiator or can add a second one like a 240/280/360mm. Then yes that waterblook for the card is very good. EK also makes a good one, but doesn't lite up as nice.

But if you don't already have the custom kit, #1 I don't think its worth it just for the graphics. These cards run cool and if you've got a decent cooler on it theres really no need to spend $500 just to cool the card. I only 'added' my card as I already have/had the kit. I have the amd fx 8350, which runs hot, clocked at 5ghz, which runs really hot. So that's why I decided to go liquid cooling. then adding the waterblock was just to reduce fan noise and make it look nicer.

I like the XSPC kits, EK is also a great brand.
frozencpu.com is a great site, ordered all my components from there

Thank dude, ill take your advice and just leave it, but when i eventually upgrade my system(by upgrade i mean completely knew one 😛) Ill get one, since the new AMD CPU I'm getting is insane 5ghz by default so ill probs do the same as you, but thanks for your help anyway

 

[Dblkk]

Not to sway you, but the new 5ghz chips aren't worth it. If your replacing everything including motherboard I recommend the intel 4770k route. Its by far worth it, energy savings and performance. If you already have an amd motherboard your using, id say save money and get a 8320 or 8350 and overclock. The 5ghz chips require a sabertooth or the formula. The formula almost only option if yyou want to overclock it even in the least. And yes you would almost need top end air cooler, a 240mm closed loop cooler, or custom water.