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Water Cooling Help

Svogeltech
Level 7
Hey guys just wondering where would i buy parts for a water cooling setup and what would be a the best case that i should use?
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BADHAVOX
Level 7
I use a Danger Den plexi case but its a bit $$ as far as where to go I prefer Frozen CPU or Sidewinder
BADHAVOX




Rampage IV Extreme
3930K@4.8ghz 1.416v
32gb G-Skill 2133mhz
SLI GTX 580's
Maximus Formula V
3770k @ 4.6Ghz 1.288v
32gb G-skill 2133mhz
SLI GTX 670's

Granger
Level 10
Where are you from Svogeltech?

Krindor
Level 11
For water cooling the Switch 810 is one of the popular choices for full tower water cooling. What type of build do you want as well as what parts do you have at the moment, budget? Silent or fast?
| Chassi: Phantom Fulltower White Edition | Mobo: Maximus V Extreme | CPU: i7 3770k
| Memory: 2x8gb G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz | GPU: PNY Geforce GTX 670 | PSU: NZXT Hale 90 750w
| SSD: Intel 120gb 330 series (OS) | Intel 120gb 330 series (Games n stuff)
| Monitor: LG 29EA93 | Cooling: Custom Loop

I just finished my first WC case and I'm more than happy. I have a Corsair 600t with a 240mm rad on top, 200 mm rad infront, and a 120 rad in the rear. I have my OC 960 @ 4.1ghz CPU, 1700 mhz RAM, @ OC 7970 GPU on a single loop. A lot of people say for each item use 120mm of rad and an additional 120 for each OC item. I think this is sorta a sloppy rule of thumb because it's missing some variable regarding radiators.

I think the Corsair 600t might be going the way of the dinosaur but I just love my case. My favorite things are the the side door latches instead of screwes and the fan controller is very accesable and quick to adjust. THis case does seem to be designed for being on the floor next to your desk and not on it. I also love dust filters.

Also ditto on the frozencpu.com Sucks I have to pay tax because I live in NY but they seem to be the best and I get my pacakes within a day or two. You might be able to score some deals if you can get to a Micro Center or somethign similar. They have a limited selection, however; I got my 120mm rad for $25.00.

HiVizMan
Level 40
Danger Den have closed their doors and are no longer in business.

And Corsair 600t is one lovely case and I am happy to be a dinosaur 😛
To help us help you - please provide as much information about your system and the problem as possible.

I live in the USA and i need something that will fit in a budget of like 300 USD and a recommended water cooling case all under a budget of
500USD please thanks!!

Also recommended site for buying the parts

My Setup:
CPU: i7-3770K 4.1 Ghz
GPU: GTX 680 Signature 2 Edition
RAM: Gskill Sniper Series 1600Mhz 32GB
MoBo: Asus P8Z77-Deluxe

Krindor
Level 11
Chassi: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15979/cst-1306/NZXT_Switch_810_Full_Tower_ATX_Chassis_-_White_Exte...

An okay WC kit: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17639/ex-wat-230/XSPC_Raystorm_RX360_Universal_CPU_Water_Cooling_K...

I tried to make a kit within your budget that would be pretty strong but it's hard to build a 300 dollar system.

The kit is 300$ and the chassi 169$
The CPU block is very good and it has a very strong pump. The rad was the earlier number one radiator (Now beaten by Alphacool Nexxxos series) The fans included are one of the best fans at its price level.

Take a look at Kkn's overkill build for a look at a water cooled Switch 810
| Chassi: Phantom Fulltower White Edition | Mobo: Maximus V Extreme | CPU: i7 3770k
| Memory: 2x8gb G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz | GPU: PNY Geforce GTX 670 | PSU: NZXT Hale 90 750w
| SSD: Intel 120gb 330 series (OS) | Intel 120gb 330 series (Games n stuff)
| Monitor: LG 29EA93 | Cooling: Custom Loop

Svogeltech
Level 7
Thanks alot thats a nice starter kit i think it looks like and i can expand against it

Krindor
Level 11
The D5 pump should be able to handle a loop with 3 blocks, I use the weaker DDC pump in mine at it handles a 2 block loop without any problem.

Found Alphacool's kit, didn't notice it earlier: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17360/ex-wat-227/Alphacool_NexXxoS_Cool_Answer_360_DDCXT_-_Kit.htm...

This kit have as I mentioned above a nexxxos rad which currently is one of the top rads, while the kit looks like bunch of cheap stuff the performance is top class. Though the fans aren't that good. And the ddc doesn't have any top nor a good way to mount. Anyways, the 2 kits should perform very well, the XSPC is the silent premium and the Raystorm looks gorgeous in case, and the Alphacool is the ugly high performance kit. Also take a look at EKWBs kits, the supremacy one should perform at the same level as well. Between these three companies it is all about preferences.
| Chassi: Phantom Fulltower White Edition | Mobo: Maximus V Extreme | CPU: i7 3770k
| Memory: 2x8gb G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz | GPU: PNY Geforce GTX 670 | PSU: NZXT Hale 90 750w
| SSD: Intel 120gb 330 series (OS) | Intel 120gb 330 series (Games n stuff)
| Monitor: LG 29EA93 | Cooling: Custom Loop