Is there a WC kit that does all this? Or do I have to go custom?

Embercide · 18th October 2008, 12:42 PM

As great as Brisbane is, it gets farkin hot in summer. And I like leaving my PC on 24/7 even while i'm at work etc.

Currently my aircooled rig idles at about 70C for each of the GPUs and 40C-48C for the CPU.

This is what I want out of my first WC setup:

Block for AM2 chip
Block for 8800GTS (x2 for SLI)
Neon orange fluid for display under blacklight
Low enough temps to overclock and still be under current temps

The kits i've seen only seem to have a block for the cpu (or +1 gpu) and no psychedelic colours.

Can anyone recommend a one-stop solution for a first timer or would I have to design the entire setup?

Trog Star · 18th October 2008, 1:16 PM

yes and no.

http://www.flabbergast.com.au/flabbe...te-bundle.html.

20% discount on any GPU block you add (i think they will do 2)
just add fans and coolant

so thats a 1 stop shop, but not exactly a single kit

Hennels · 18th October 2008, 1:18 PM

That rad may not handle that many blocks. What case do you have?

Flabbergast · 18th October 2008, 1:35 PM

Embercide,

Welcome to the world of H20! As you have noticed, there isnt a off the shelf kit that will do all that as alot of consumers have such a varied PC config that its hard to build a "Kit" that suites everyone.

In your case, a Custom Kit is going to be the way to go, or adding to a "pre made" kit will both be fine.

The Ultimate Kit will handle a CPU and GPU no worries at all (I have that kit, but with a different pump) running a OC'd E8500 + NVidia 280GTX but I think for you, with 2x 8800GTS (G80 or G92 core) and a warm AMD CPU you are going to need a bit more rad space IMO.

Lets start with what Case you have? Feel free to drop me a email also if you want to help sort you out.

- Robbie.

Embercide · 18th October 2008, 2:54 PM

Hey thanks for the quick replies!

My Case is the Gigabyte 3D aurora 570
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...2021_279048814

I'm lucky I asked the question here first, before I raced out and bought whatever kit my local shop had!

Flabbergast · 18th October 2008, 3:15 PM

Very lucky indeed!

That case will fit a RS240 Rad on the back fans without any problems, and you can mod a RS240mm Rad into the roof infront of the PSU all internally also.

I have one of these cases that I put on H20 (just with a rs240 on the back) and that did a C2D E6600 + ATI3870 on it, temps were good but for your setup you will need more rads

If you wanted to use that case, throw in 2x RS240mm Rads, Pump + Res + CPU block and your done

Embercide · 18th October 2008, 3:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flabbergast

Very lucky indeed!

That case will fit a RS240 Rad on the back fans without any problems, and you can mod a RS240mm Rad into the roof infront of the PSU all internally also.

I have one of these cases that I put on H20 (just with a rs240 on the back) and that did a C2D E6600 + ATI3870 on it, temps were good but for your setup you will need more rads

If you wanted to use that case, throw in 2x RS240mm Rads, Pump + Res + CPU block and your done

Would 2x of the RS240 be enough for a cpu and 2 gpu's (possibly oc'd in the future) ?

Flabbergast · 18th October 2008, 4:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Embercide

Would 2x of the RS240 be enough for a cpu and 2 gpu's (possibly oc'd in the future) ?

What GPUs are they exactly? 8800GTS 320/640mb G80 or 8800GTS 512 G92?

IMO I would say that 2x 240mm Rads will be enough, so long as you dont go too far past the silly side of your CPU Volts.

javascripterror · 18th October 2008, 4:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Embercide

As great as Brisbane is, it gets farkin hot in summer. And I like leaving my PC on 24/7 even while i'm at work etc.

Currently my aircooled rig idles at about 70C for each of the GPUs and 40C-48C for the CPU.

This is what I want out of my first WC setup:

Block for AM2 chip
Block for 8800GTS (x2 for SLI)
Neon orange fluid for display under blacklight
Low enough temps to overclock and still be under current temps

The kits i've seen only seem to have a block for the cpu (or +1 gpu) and no psychedelic colours.

Can anyone recommend a one-stop solution for a first timer or would I have to design the entire setup?

Just as a matter of interest what AMD CPU have you got in your system.

Embercide · 18th October 2008, 5:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flabbergast

What GPUs are they exactly? 8800GTS 320/640mb G80 or 8800GTS 512 G92?

IMO I would say that 2x 240mm Rads will be enough, so long as you dont go too far past the silly side of your CPU Volts.

they're both 8800GTS 320mb

Quote:

Originally Posted by javascripterror

Just as a matter of interest what AMD CPU have you got in your system.

Currently its a 6000 but i'm considering going to a Phenom 9750 in the next 6 months.

javascripterror · 18th October 2008, 6:41 PM

If you go for the 95W Phenom 9750 then a triple radiator system will be okay.

Embercide · 18th October 2008, 6:59 PM

95W? Damn cause I was looking at this one..
http://www.pcgogo.com.au/index.php?a...productId=7891

Should I be looking at $500+ for a suitable WC rig? I just did a rough pricing at flabbergast.com.au, I assumed i'd be spending $300-$400.

javascripterror · 18th October 2008, 9:48 PM

95W version on staticICE is selling for 214.95 or thereabouts. B3 version so good clocking with lower start up wattage. Should be a good system with the cards you have.

bjornzzz · 18th October 2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flabbergast

What GPUs are they exactly? 8800GTS 320/640mb G80 or 8800GTS 512 G92?

IMO I would say that 2x 240mm Rads will be enough, so long as you dont go too far past the silly side of your CPU Volts.

Sorry if i'm hijacking, but i have something very similar to the OP's system, planning on getting another 8800gts SLI as I already have one 8800gts.. You were suggesting 2x 240mm rads, so how would you do that?? res > pump > cpu > rad > gpus > rad > res ? kinda new at this and i'm planning on wcing end of the year

Trog Star · 19th October 2008, 11:19 AM

personally, i would use 2 loops.
but i have all the gear here for that.

in a single loop,
the impact of rad placement is not huge.
i like cpu>rad>gpus>rad like you suggested.
pretty much whatever is easiest to plumb in your case, just keep the res before the pump and all is good

18th October 2008, 12:42 PM	#1
Embercide Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,702	Is there a WC kit that does all this? Or do I have to go custom? As great as Brisbane is, it gets farkin hot in summer. And I like leaving my PC on 24/7 even while i'm at work etc. Currently my aircooled rig idles at about 70C for each of the GPUs and 40C-48C for the CPU. This is what I want out of my first WC setup: Block for AM2 chip Block for 8800GTS (x2 for SLI) Neon orange fluid for display under blacklight Low enough temps to overclock and still be under current temps The kits i've seen only seem to have a block for the cpu (or +1 gpu) and no psychedelic colours. Can anyone recommend a one-stop solution for a first timer or would I have to design the entire setup? __________________ OCAU IRC Stats: www.embercide.com/ocau/ It's the 90s all over again!

18th October 2008, 1:18 PM	#3
Hennels Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mount G-Unit, SA 5290 Posts: 530	That rad may not handle that many blocks. What case do you have? __________________ INTEL E8500 @ 4.2 GHZ\|ASUS P5K PRO\|4GB PATRIOT 800MHZ\|ASUS 8800GS TOP\|SAMSUNG 500GB 7200RPM\|SILVERSTONE ST60F\|CM 690\|

18th October 2008, 2:54 PM	#5
Embercide Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,702	Hey thanks for the quick replies! My Case is the Gigabyte 3D aurora 570 http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...2021_279048814 I'm lucky I asked the question here first, before I raced out and bought whatever kit my local shop had! __________________ OCAU IRC Stats: www.embercide.com/ocau/ It's the 90s all over again!

18th October 2008, 6:41 PM	#11
javascripterror Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NSW Posts: 3,172	If you go for the 95W Phenom 9750 then a triple radiator system will be okay. __________________ Cogito Ergo Bummer. Folding@home 90,000 Club Member. Folding@Home 2,655,000 Points Milestone. Home of the Radiical X-Block www.radiical.com.au

18th October 2008, 6:59 PM	#12
Embercide Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,702	95W? Damn cause I was looking at this one.. http://www.pcgogo.com.au/index.php?a...productId=7891 Should I be looking at $500+ for a suitable WC rig? I just did a rough pricing at flabbergast.com.au, I assumed i'd be spending $300-$400. __________________ OCAU IRC Stats: www.embercide.com/ocau/ It's the 90s all over again!

18th October 2008, 1:16 PM	#2
Trog Star Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Blue Mountans, NSW Posts: 948	yes and no. http://www.flabbergast.com.au/flabbe...te-bundle.html. 20% discount on any GPU block you add (i think they will do 2) just add fans and coolant so thats a 1 stop shop, but not exactly a single kit

18th October 2008, 1:35 PM	#4
Flabbergast (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mt Barker, SA Posts: 731	Embercide, Welcome to the world of H20! As you have noticed, there isnt a off the shelf kit that will do all that as alot of consumers have such a varied PC config that its hard to build a "Kit" that suites everyone. In your case, a Custom Kit is going to be the way to go, or adding to a "pre made" kit will both be fine. The Ultimate Kit will handle a CPU and GPU no worries at all (I have that kit, but with a different pump) running a OC'd E8500 + NVidia 280GTX but I think for you, with 2x 8800GTS (G80 or G92 core) and a warm AMD CPU you are going to need a bit more rad space IMO. Lets start with what Case you have? Feel free to drop me a email also if you want to help sort you out. - Robbie.

18th October 2008, 3:15 PM	#6
Flabbergast (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mt Barker, SA Posts: 731	Very lucky indeed! That case will fit a RS240 Rad on the back fans without any problems, and you can mod a RS240mm Rad into the roof infront of the PSU all internally also. I have one of these cases that I put on H20 (just with a rs240 on the back) and that did a C2D E6600 + ATI3870 on it, temps were good but for your setup you will need more rads If you wanted to use that case, throw in 2x RS240mm Rads, Pump + Res + CPU block and your done

18th October 2008, 9:48 PM	#13
javascripterror Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NSW Posts: 3,172	95W version on staticICE is selling for 214.95 or thereabouts. B3 version so good clocking with lower start up wattage. Should be a good system with the cards you have. __________________ Cogito Ergo Bummer. Folding@home 90,000 Club Member. Folding@Home 2,655,000 Points Milestone. Home of the Radiical X-Block www.radiical.com.au

19th October 2008, 11:19 AM	#15
Trog Star Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Blue Mountans, NSW Posts: 948	personally, i would use 2 loops. but i have all the gear here for that. in a single loop, the impact of rad placement is not huge. i like cpu>rad>gpus>rad like you suggested. pretty much whatever is easiest to plumb in your case, just keep the res before the pump and all is good