Builing a new computer need help ( Already got parts )

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Kolton

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So heres the list of parts I have right now:
Dual GTX 670 2GB GPUs I think there superclocked
Intel core i7 3770K
P8Z77-V Deluxe Motherboard
480GB Corsair SSD
Corsair Professional Series AX 1200 Watt
1TB Western Digital Black 7200 RPM HDD's
Corsair 650D Case
H100 CPU Cooler
16GB Dominator Ram

So I have these right now but since this is my first build ever I wanted to know a bit more about getting some liquid cooling. Obviously a build like this should have it but I know nothing about liquid cooling. So I was wondering if someone could find me a kit or the parts needed for it on Amazon and link me.

Thanks!
 
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wolfeking said:
I would not use a corsair cooler like that. The performance is mediocre for a water cooler.

Look at a XSPC kit, either a RS/RX240 or a RS/RX360 depending on case size. http://www.amazon.com/Raystorm-RS24...TF8&qid=1358499383&sr=8-3&keywords=xspc+rx240 or http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Tri...TF8&qid=1358499408&sr=1-2&keywords=xspc+rx360

Either one will put the h100i/h100 and all AIO coolers to shame.
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OP said this is his first build, kudos to him for wanting to switch out the intel cooler day one. The H100i does a good job, better than any air cooler, for a great pricepoint and a novice can install it.

+1 for the H100
 
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The H100i does a good job, better than any air cooler, for a great pricepoint and a novice can install it.
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Shows right there that you do not know what you're talking about. The H100 is not a good performer. You can match it easily with a good air cooler for less money.

A XSPC kit is just as easy to install (assuming you have the smarts to read the instruction manual) and will run about 20* colder than the H100 at load. You can not match them, and it is the same price or within $20 of the H100.
 
wolfeking said:
A XSPC kit is just as easy to install (assuming you have the smarts to read the instruction manual) and will run about 20* colder than the H100 at load.
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No current custom water cooling kit is as easy to install as an H100i. The performance is better, but not by 20C.

i7-950 @ 4.4GHz 1.45v

XSPC EX240: 73C
XSPC RS360: 72.5C
Corsair H100i: 85-88C (depending on fans)

OC3d.net

For a first build I wouldn't recommend going custom watercooling, while I would recommend the H100i for sure.
 
Those numbers are not right at all. As what you are saying is a: A 2600k @ stock volts is hotter than a 950 @ 1.450V and B: A 212evo (a bad cooler at that) is better than a Full loop cooler.

and a actual review puts it at 46* load @ stock. 65* load @ 4.8 for a 2500k. http://www.rwlabs.com/article.php?cat=&id=714&pagenumber=6


Suggest a H100 all you want. For the sake of the user's processor and wallet, go for a good air cooler (NH-D14) or a real water cooler. There is no need to [ay $30 more for the same cooling at all.
 
my 3820 runs at 40C, 50C full load...stock, the h100 is fine. suggesting a new builder to construct a custom loop is loco. stick with the h100 or h80, they will work fine.
 
As long as you follow the instructions they are easy to put together. But I maintain, if you want a H100, you can match performance cheaper with a D14 (or the phanteks competitor to it).
 
the air coolers are heavy and if their going to be moving the cases...i do not recommend them, i recommend water loops because the weight is mostly bracketed to the chassis.
 
That one actually makes a lot of sense, but I just will not recommend spending more money for the same performance.

But just to reinforce the point, the weight would still be bolted to the front and top of the case with an XSPC kit, and would still outperform the H100 and all air coolers by a wide margin. Assuming you can use a set of pliers/screwdriver (depending on the clamp you use), then it is mondo easy to install too. Only extra step is a leak down lest before putting it in the case, but I would do the same with a H100 for safety anyway (not that I don't trust corsair, just don't trust the rubber company that makes the hose).
 
Me, I can't afford liquid cooling if the thing ever leaked. I will stay with my air cooling. I have the 212 evo. Running at stock speed on my 8120 fx, the temps are 25 - 28 cel.
 
Under load the XSPC RS360 or EX240 do really well. But saying that, you cant easily beat the H80i/100i with a air cooler. The NH-D14 is a good air cooler but its not cheap, basically 80 bucks. Plus you will have room issues with the Northbridge and memory heatsinks, even more then that with some boards just because of the size of the thing. Same goes with other high end air coolers, even the fan direction problems. For the issues with the D14 and others I would rather have the H80i/100i. The H80i/100i is easy to install and you will have no problem with it blocking anything.
 
I did not say beat it, I said tie/match it. And it is $30 cheaper than the h100 (not sure how much the H100i is, but I assume it is more than the H100).

Given the size is big on the air coolers, but it is no issue at all as long as you get a decent RAM to start with (not that gaudy high profile pointless crap from G.Skill and Corsair). Intel does not really need to worry about NB clearance, as it is on the CPU. VRM cooling should clear no problem, but I would double check that.

I would still go XSPC, for the price and the performance.
 
I would probably go with a SXPC over the h100/i too. Over like 120 bucks your better off with a full water cooler. But would go with the H80/i over a high end air cooler. Have no clearance problems at all. Do alot of builds and with the H80, you dont even have to take into consideration clearance problems at all. Under the price of the H80 would go with one like mine or Frio/V6 GT/ZEN FZ120, something along those lines.

On my personal builds I never use water full or closed. They run anywhere from 16 or 24 hours and 7 days a week. Running that much the couple 100mhz I can get isnt worth the pump reliability or even the worry of it.
 
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