Custom liquid cooling loop assistance available.
Custom liquid cooling loop assistance available.
I have some questions about setting up a custom liquid cooling system for my PC. I currently use an Intel i7-4790k CPU, a MSI GTX 970 4GB graphics card, and an Asus Maximus VII Hero motherboard housed in a Corsair Obsidian 750D case. I’m considering a cylindrical reservoir with hardline tubing. First, how many radiators should I install to cool both the CPU and GPU? Would one radiator suffice or is two necessary? Next, should I purchase the components separately or opt for a pre-made liquid cooling kit from a retailer like EKWB? Lastly, could you recommend suitable parts and a configuration for this setup? Thanks, Justin.
I believe personal choices matter when it comes to purchasing parts. However, a single radiator would be quite adequate. But if you're running under load for any duration, I'd suggest opting for a 2x140 (280mm) and a 1x140 (140mm). These options should handle your system efficiently. Even after overclocking, they'll keep things stable. If you plan to heavily overclock your GPU, you might need an additional one, though that's beyond my experience since I favor moderate overclocks.
I believe personal choices matter when purchasing parts. However, a single radiator would be acceptable. But if you're under load for any duration, I suggest opting for a 2x140 (280mm) and a 1x140 (140mm). These options should handle the system well. Even after overclocking, they'll cool effectively. If you plan to heavily overclock your GPU, consider adding another, though I'm not familiar with that process and prefer more moderate overclocks.
JustinGregory_:
I have a few questions and need some guidance to organize everything properly. Right now I have an Intel i7-4790k processor, a MSI GTX 970 4GB graphics card, and an Asus Maximus VII Hero motherboard housed inside a Corsair Obsidian 750D case. I’m considering setting up a custom liquid cooling loop and would like to know more about the details.
My main concerns are: how many radiators should I use if I want to cool both my CPU and GPU? Would one radiator suffice, or do I need two? Also, is it better to purchase the components separately or go for a complete liquid cooling kit from a store like EKWB? Lastly, could you help me decide which parts and configuration to choose for this setup?
Thanks, Justin.
I believe personal choices matter when it comes to purchasing parts. However, a single radiator would be quite adequate. If you're running under load for any duration, I'd suggest opting for a 2x140 (280mm) and a 1x140 (140mm). These options should handle your system well. Even if you plan to overclock the GPU, adding another one could help, though I'm not familiar with that process. This might seem a bit unusual, but I'm focusing on aesthetics. I'm not making any extreme modifications, just aiming for a more customized and neat build.