GodlyManDude540 Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) So I have some questions about water cooling I would like to start buying the parts I need from DangerDen but I dont know what I should go with or what tube size to use or even where to begin. I am only going to cool my Cpu for now but I would like to be able to get my GTX480's set up later down the line. My case is a Thermaltake Xaser VI and my rig is the one in my sig. I am also looking into a new case that I can get maybe a triple rad into if anyone has suggestions. I have about $400 to spend on the setup without the new case I think it would be cool to try something like this http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1036/5/ Edited September 16, 2010 by GodlyManDude540 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olokul Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 So I have some questions about water cooling I would like to start buying the parts I need from DangerDen but I dont know what I should go with or what tube size to use or even where to begin. I am only going to cool my Cpu for now but I would like to be able to get my GTX480's set up later down the line. My case is a Thermaltake Xaser VI and my rig is the one in my sig. I am also looking into a new case that I can get maybe a triple rad into if anyone has suggestions. I have about $400 to spend on the setup without the new case I think it would be cool to try something like this http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1036/5/ Well we are close to haveing the same system so ill try and give you a little help. my specs case Lian li Lancool PC-K62R1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112268&cm_re=lancool_case-_-11-112-268-_-Product i7 930 @ 4.5Ghz Rampage 3 extreme mushkin ddr3 1600Mhz 12GB zotac amp GTX480 sli silverstone 1200w Now for my cooling i have all DangerDen parts. I'm running 2 loops one for the cpu and one for the 480's CPU loop 3/8 hose Black Ice GTS280 - Stealth, its a slim rad but its a double pass 140x280mm cpu block Danger Den MC-TDX pump DD / Laing DDC 3.25 -12V 18 Watt Version reservoir XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Split Reservoirs 480's 3/8 hose Black Ice Xtreme Radiator 120mm once again double pass gpu block DD-GTX480 Black Chrome Top and Nickel Base pump DD / Laing DDC 3.25 -12V 18 Watt Version reservoir XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Split Reservoirs right now my cpu tem is at 33c in most cases it wont see over 50c in normal day use, mostly games gpus main is at 43c 2'nd is at 39c running at a small overclock with stock air idles were in the mid 60's on both, with stressing these i have not seen them go over 58c since i put waterblocks on them core clock 800 shader clock 1600 mem clock 2050 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlyManDude540 Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Ok thank you that did help a lot. On the Rampage II Extreme my 480s sit soooooooo close together will a water block fit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olokul Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Yes. The r3e uses the first and third pcie16 slots so that's why mine look so far apart. You can buy metal connecting tubes for sli but figured I'd save a few bucks and just use hose. The water block should not be thicker then the double slot cooler that is on the card now. I would measure for you but the zotac amp cards use up three slots with to air cooler on the card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Well we are close to haveing the same system so ill try and give you a little help. my specs case Lian li Lancool PC-K62R1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112268&cm_re=lancool_case-_-11-112-268-_-Product i7 930 @ 4.5Ghz Rampage 3 extreme mushkin ddr3 1600Mhz 12GB zotac amp GTX480 sli silverstone 1200w Now for my cooling i have all DangerDen parts. I'm running 2 loops one for the cpu and one for the 480's CPU loop 3/8 hose Black Ice GTS280 - Stealth, its a slim rad but its a double pass 140x280mm cpu block Danger Den MC-TDX pump DD / Laing DDC 3.25 -12V 18 Watt Version reservoir XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Split Reservoirs 480's 3/8 hose Black Ice Xtreme Radiator 120mm once again double pass gpu block DD-GTX480 Black Chrome Top and Nickel Base pump DD / Laing DDC 3.25 -12V 18 Watt Version reservoir XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Split Reservoirs right now my cpu tem is at 33c in most cases it wont see over 50c in normal day use, mostly games gpus main is at 43c 2'nd is at 39c running at a small overclock with stock air idles were in the mid 60's on both, with stressing these i have not seen them go over 58c since i put waterblocks on them core clock 800 shader clock 1600 mem clock 2050 Do you have hose clamps on any of that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodlyManDude540 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 yes good question I didnt see any Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olokul Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 For some reason I just don't use them. Have a loop on another computer for the past 3 years and it doesn't have clamps on it either. Guess im just lucky with not having leaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdeath Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 For some reason I just don't use them. Have a loop on another computer for the past 3 years and it doesn't have clamps on it either. Guess im just lucky with not having leaks. Risky.... Remember 7/16 inner diameter tubing fits snuggly with 1/2 barbs but always, always use clamps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 He's champin' for a clampin'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdeath Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 He's champin' for a clampin'! Funny. Nice response! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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