Best liquid cooling?
Best liquid cooling?
Exploring two options for the most affordable full liquid cooling setup, one focused on cost and another aiming for top performance. The current configuration includes a 1060 3GB ATM planon with swapping to a 1080Ti, paired with an i5 8600K and a Coffee Lake Intel 1080Ti planned for the Thermaltake Tower 900. Some advice suggested a budget-friendly setup with EK for around $250, but online listings showed higher prices—around $869 for full PC specs with Silencer 800, a 2x8GB RAM module, and Intel cooler. Recommendations mention considering the Tower 900 or Poseidon Edition, possibly upgrading the CPU later.
You have several options available. From EK you can purchase this premium kit, which comes with the powerful D5 pump (the highest quality) and a 360mm radiator, top CPU block, and all necessary connectors.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-...m5-ek.html
Alternatively, you could buy each component individually, which would be more cost-effective. The Overclockers website, based in the UK, can provide some guidance on the types of watercooling parts you might find. You should also consider a Pump/Resoiver Combo, such as this one:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/enermax-n...01-en.html
You have several options available. The EK kit you mentioned comes with the high-end D5 pump, a 360mm radiator, top CPU block, and all necessary connectors.
You can purchase each component individually at a lower cost. The Overclockers website, based in the UK, can offer some guidance on the types of watercooling parts you might find. You should be able to locate a Pump/Reservoir Combo, such as this one:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/enermax-n...01-en.html
The Enermax pump is an excellent choice for beginners, offering a high flow rate of at least 900ltr per hour.
MKy suggests selecting a pump with a D5 or similar capacity of 900ltr/hour. After that, you can pick the radiator configuration that suits your needs. A 360mm radiator would be sufficient for a GPU and CPU setup.