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Dizzymagoo

Discussion Starter · Nov 29, 2009

I am building a new rig in december-ish and I would like to go liquid cooling. Can the awesome people of OCN recommend some great water blocks for the 1366 socket and the GTX 295?

If I get also get some tips on where to mount stuff in my case that you guys have found it nice. I am planning on getting an Antec 1200. I am willing to do an external radiated if you guys suggest.

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zhevra

· #2 · Nov 29, 2009

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I am building a new rig in december-ish and I would like to go liquid cooling. Can the awesome people of OCN recommend some great water blocks for the 1366 socket and the GTX 295?

If I get also get some tips on where to mount stuff in my case that you guys have found it nice. I am planning on getting an Antec 1200. I am willing to do an external radiated if you guys suggest.

Get a HAF, there on sale atm and you can mount a 360 rad inside no problem. : ) Theres my 2 centz

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Dizzymagoo

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 29, 2009

My brother has a HAF(the new one). And I have always been an Antec fan

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zhevra

· #4 · Nov 29, 2009

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My brother has a HAF(the new one). And I have always been an Antec fan

mmm i guess w/e works for you : )

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_AKIMbO_

· #5 · Nov 29, 2009

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I am building a new rig in december-ish and I would like to go liquid cooling. Can the awesome people of OCN recommend some great water blocks for the 1366 socket and the GTX 295?

If I get also get some tips on where to mount stuff in my case that you guys have found it nice. I am planning on getting an Antec 1200. I am willing to do an external radiated if you guys suggest.

A great waterblock for the 1366 socket is the Heatkiller 3.0. As for your GTX 295 I can't help you since I don't watercool my video cards. If you could you should really get a different case. The Antec 1200 is good for aircooling but it's layout leaves something to be desired when it comes to watercooling. And yes, mounting the rad on the outside of the case will give you the best temps. As for other cases you should check out, look at the Cosmos S or the Haf 932...both can take 360 rads internally.

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zhevra

· #6 · Nov 29, 2009

Heat killers are well worth the money : ) As said before

OC Me

· #7 · Nov 29, 2009

I'll recommend the Heatkiller here as well. The LT version performs almost exactly on par with the full copper HK for less money.

_AKIMbO_

· #8 · Nov 29, 2009

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i'll recommend the heatkiller here as well. The lt version performs almost exactly on par with the full copper hk for less money.

qft!

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Dizzymagoo

Discussion Starter · #9 · Nov 29, 2009

Okay I will switch my case to the HAF since its highly recommended. What pumps/res/rad do you all recommend?

zhevra

· #10 · Nov 29, 2009

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Okay I will switch my case to the HAF since its highly recommended. What pumps/res/rad do you all recommend?

Get what case you like...because later down the line you'll regret changing.

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Space Pope

· #11 · Nov 29, 2009

Or if you don't want to spend that much money on a waterblock, get the enzotech sapphire rev. a. Only 35 bucks at newegg, and performs within a degree of the heatkiller

http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...blocks-i7.html

How much cash do you have? If you tell us your estimated budget, it'll be easier to give you recommendations.

_AKIMbO_

· #12 · Nov 29, 2009

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What pumps/res/rad do you all recommend?

That depends...what is your budget and how much noise can you handle?

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Dizzymagoo

Discussion Starter · #13 · Nov 29, 2009

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Get what case you like...because later down the line you'll regret changing.

Its not that I think it looks bad. I just like doing the opposite of my brother

But with other lights and stuff like that in my case, it wont be bad. Where can I get that Heat Killer water block, I cannot seem to find it on Newegg or Xoxide.

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_AKIMbO_

· #14 · Nov 29, 2009

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Its not that I think it looks bad. I just like doing the opposite of my brother

But with other lights and stuff like that in my case, it wont be bad. Where can I get that Heat Killer water block, I cannot seem to find it on Newegg or Xoxide.

You will have to look for it at shops like Jab-tech, Sidewinder Computers, or Performance-PCs.

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Dizzymagoo

Discussion Starter · #15 · Nov 29, 2009

Alright, and sorry I didnt see the other posts about money. I would like to keep it around $250-300 ish if possible. I can go a little higher(maybe 50 bucks) but not to much. And I can handle a jet engine in my house if needed. I would like to have my CPU, GPU's cooled and if it isn't to much more money, maybe the motherboard?

Here are the specs:
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-283-_-Product
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-202-_-Product
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188049

BigHops323

· #16 · Nov 30, 2009

I'm looking to go with an Antec 1200 as well, plan to mount a 360 rad where the 3 front intakes are, I will only be cooling my cpu though.

Dizzymagoo

Discussion Starter · #17 · Nov 30, 2009

Wouldn't that then suck the hot air from the rad into the case?

BigHops323

· #18 · Nov 30, 2009

Yeah but with a cpu only loop the difference between ambient air and air after leaving the rad is only 1C or so.

Dizzymagoo

Discussion Starter · #19 · Nov 30, 2009

Every degree counts

BigHops323

· #20 · Nov 30, 2009

Yes, that is true, but I can deal with 29c ambient in my case vs 28.

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