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My idea here is to get this thing silent by separating the noise into 2 boxes and dealing with the noise separately.

Alright so here are the components I'll be trying to make silent. I know it's not recommended to try and silent dual video cards but I'm looking for a challenge here.
CPU: Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (CrossFire)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (CrossFire)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer

Next up is the case and the separate water cooling enclosure.
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
I chose the R4 because it is packed with sound dampening stuff and it looks pretty.

As for the separate enclosure I don't even know where to start. I'd really appreciate the help on this one.

This is my first time setting up a water cooled pc so I'm not sure what I need or how much I need.
Please tell me if I'm missing something or if you think what I've got won't work for my setup.
Radiator: 1x 2x RX360
GPU Waterblock: 2x 7970 Waterblock
CPU Waterblock: 1x Coper RayStorm Waterblock
Pump and Reservoir: 1x Dual 750lph Bay Pump Reservoir V4
Pump: MCP 655
Reservoir: ?
I don't know if this is enough pump or enough Radiator power to cool this. Input please!

What do you guys think?
Edited by packerbackermk - 12/20/12 at 7:23pm
post #2 of 9
You are going to need more radiator for two 7970s and a 2600k. 360 is probably just cutting it.
Also, you will need a stronger pump of you want to place your separate enclosure any distance away. The MCP 655 is pretty good.
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Originally Posted by Legonut View Post

You are going to need more radiator for two 7970s and a 2600k. 360 is probably just cutting it.
Also, you will need a stronger pump of you want to place your separate enclosure any distance away. The MCP 655 is pretty good.

Ok I'll switch to the MCP 655 pump. What reservoir would you suggest?
post #4 of 9
Going to also agree with more rads. General rule of thumb is (120mm rad per waterblock) + 120mm rad
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I decided to just get 2 360 rads. It might be overkill but whatever. If i'm going to spend this amount of money on a build then I might as well keep it all plenty cool.
I still havn't found a box to put all the watercooling in.
post #6 of 9
You could try this radiator:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11760/ex-rad-123/Phobya_XTREME_Nova_1080_Radiator.html

If you look below there are optional external housings/stands etc for it. You really can't beat the price on this thing either. thumb.gif
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post #7 of 9
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Originally Posted by iinversion View Post

You could try this radiator:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11760/ex-rad-123/Phobya_XTREME_Nova_1080_Radiator.html
If you look below there are optional external housings/stands etc for it. You really can't beat the price on this thing either. thumb.gif

That is a beast of a radiator. I could set like 6 low rpm low noise fans on this thing and leave the other holes empty and still probably be able to clock up the 2700k quite a bit. I wish I could try before I buy though.
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Originally Posted by packerbackermk View Post

My idea here is to get this thing silent by separating the noise into 2 boxes and dealing with the noise separately.

How about putting the entire computer where you would put the separate water cooling enclosure, then running a video cable and USB cable to your desk, and using a USB hub for your peripherals?
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post #9 of 9
Go through an outside wall and hang the rad out there ?

LOL

dunx

P.S. Or down through the floor into a basement / up into a loft space ?
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