Liquid Cooling

[OneSixNine]

Hey guys,

 

I'm fresh meat here, just built my second rig and am looking to overclock it since it has an unlocked multiplier.

 

I was thinking about going for the Corsair H70, but I've got some extra money, so I might as well go for the full thing.

I've been doing a bit of research, but I'm still unclear as to what goes on with liquid cooling.

 

I'd like to fit a loop with a CPU and GPU block and keep it under $150, but I'll go to around $200-$250 if necessary.

I'd need it to be easily upgradeable, as I'll probably be running a Sandy Bridge build later this year and possible an AM3+ next year.

 

Do you guys mind giving me a quick breakdown of what goes on with a liquid cooling loop and what parts are the most popular among overclockers?

 

Thanks

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[ir_cow]

you should list whats in your rig so we could direct you correctly. but simply put your not going to cool a CPU and GPU for $150, maaybe 250 but than again it depends on heat and whats in your rig. most GPU blocks are $100, CPU $50-80, Rads (240s) $50, Pump $70 and tubing brings you above $250.

Edited April 28, 2011 by hornybluecow

[OneSixNine]

you should list whats in your rig so we could direct you correctly. but simply put your not going to cool a CPU and GPU for $150, maaybe 250 but than again it depends on heat and whats in your rig. most GPU blocks are $100, CPU $50-80, Rads (240s) $50, Pump $70 and tubing brings you above $250.

 

This is my build:

 

 

NZXT Phantom

 

Intel 2500K

 

ASUS P8P67 LE

 

MSI N560TI

 

Corsair Vengeance 8GB

 

Corsair CMPSU 750TX

 

I guess I'm willing to go higher.

[Locutus]

You'd see more performance in a second GPU.

[Nyt]

The 2500k isn't even hot . I'd get the Antec Kuhler 620 or the Corsair H70 if you have an extra $16

Then save towards another 560

[OneSixNine]

The 2500k isn't even hot . I'd get the Antec Kuhler 620 or the Corsair H70 if you have an extra $16

Then save towards another 560

 

I plan to overclock the 2500K pretty high.

 

I'm also probably going to be running SLI GPUs later this year.

[fishhawk]

Just ran across this, but if your going to buy an all in one cooler, the antec is better than any corsair out there, better made-better hoses,better warrenty. And ofcource performace is just as good if not better with push pull and at $69 u.s,its hard not to buy, but there 920 is do out soon. the 620 keeps my 1090t prime 95 full blend 24/7 @ 53c to 54c @ 4.117 and 1.44v core.