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Watercooling Upgrading to add a GPU Waterblock

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by WiryRocketeer, 17 Apr 2011.

  1. WiryRocketeer

    WiryRocketeer Minimodder

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    I currently have these watercooling components:


    - EK-Supreme LT - UNI (universal CPU block based on EK-Supreme LT)
    - EK-Backplate CPU Universal
    - EK-CoolStream RAD XT (120)
    - Yate Loon D12SH (2200rpm)
    - EK-DCP 2.2 Pump
    - EK-Reservoir Combo DCP 2.2
    - EK-DCP PUMP mounting plate KIT
    - TUBE Masterkleer 12,7/9,5 CLEAR (2 meters)
    - EK-PSC Fitting 10mm - G1/4 Nickel (6 pieces)

    I am wanting to add a GPU Waterblock to my watercooling circuit, but will this mean upgrading the rad, The pump, the reservoir ?
     
  2. Apocalypso

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    If you're only cooling the cpu and a gfx card then I think that pump and res combo with only one rad should be fine as there's not a lot of restriction there.

    Personally I would look to a 120.2 rad if you're adding a card in to the loop, maybe a 120.3 if you plan to go down the sli route.

    If you're going to use the Xigmatec Asgard you may to get the dremel out as there doesn't appear to be any built in watercooling support.
     
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  3. WiryRocketeer

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    Sorry, I must have forgot to update my profile somewhere, but I recently got the COOLERMASTER HAF X in February so will this be fine?
     
  4. thetrashcanman

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    wehey :D 360 in the roof me thinks :D
     
  5. WiryRocketeer

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    Awesome man! What is a 120.2? My watercooling terminology is not too good :)
     
  6. thetrashcanman

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    120.2 is just a doubling of the radiator you have, seeing as you can fit one 120mm fan on that one at the moment (or two, one front, one back) you could fit up to four on a 120.2 (also known as a 240 rad, and a 120.3 known also as a 360, hope that helps :)
     
  7. Apocalypso

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    A 360 in the roof will see you right for many upgrades to come.


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  9. Apocalypso

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    XSPC RX360 all the way, quiet, cabable and not too expensive.

    Will cope with your gear with ease.


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  10. Bloody_Pete

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    Go for a XSPC RX360. The 120.3 have different sized fitting connectors, so it will be a pain. The RX360 it one of the best rads there is, I use one in my loop, Deatbeat uses one to cool 3 x 580's... Just use some capable fans with it :)
     
  11. thetrashcanman

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    and as for blocks I'd recommend ek blocks, are very good :D
     
  12. WiryRocketeer

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    I'm glad your recommending EK blocks, as my cpu block is EK and I think it is pretty good quality!
     
  13. IvanIvanovich

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    i only will buy ek anymore, their quality to price is excellent. on that note, since you already have ek everything, i would add ek 280 rad if you need another and have the width for it. but i'm one of those that likes to have everything matching.
     
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    Yeh! Good point. I find that EK quality is better than a lot of other brands :clap:
     
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    the quality of there products is very good, but the radiators are not really brilliant, at least cooling wise compared with other rads out there, go with the xspc rx360 like pete said, or the thermochill pa 120.3
     
  16. WiryRocketeer

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    Ok, Well said. We all have different opinions. I was wondering would a full cover be good or just a core block as shown on the link earlier? for the GPU
     
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    yes thier 120.2 rads are not very good, but thier 140.2 rads preform much better which is why i recommend that size. they appear to be the same rad as the phobya 140.2 rads and had the same thermal results in some recent testing i saw somewhere. also designed to work best with slow fans, so quiet. not sure how it stacks up against the xspc 120.3 though. was only comparisons of same size.

    always go with full cover blocks for gpu if you can afford them. offer better cooling as it takes care of ram and vrm as well.
     
  18. Bloody_Pete

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    I don't think the HAF X will take 140mm rads without modding, so go for the XSPC RX 360, £70 from Scan and you get free delivery :)
     
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    The rear of the case can either fit 140's or 120's but the top is 200mm i believe without modding--not screw holes
     
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    I ment 280 (140.2) :)
     

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