Help: Ideal Scenario for Water Cooling Requirement?
Help: Ideal Scenario for Water Cooling Requirement?
I'm experiencing difficulties locating thread references, build details, and component specifications for the project I want to begin. Here is the current setup of my build:
Gigabyte G1 Gaming or EVGA Z170 Classified 4-Way
I7 6700K
TridentZ DDR4 3200mhz 32GB
2-Way SLI 1080 GTX x16 (when new GPU and water blocks are available)
2 Samsung 950 Pro m.2 Raid 0
1 CD-Drive
1 Fan Controller
My original plan was to use a HAF X case with a top mount 360mm Rad and a rear-mounted 120/140mm Rad. However, my main concern is whether having only one reservoir (dual 5.25 Bay) will be sufficient to prevent the GPU, CPU, and VRAM from overheating during overclocking. If not, I’m okay with using the case, but I still need a solution for running the loop—especially since I’m unsure how to manage the fans if I can’t fit two independent pumps and reservoirs.
I was thinking about needing a case that allows two separate pumps and reservoirs to supply the CPU/VRAM and the GPU. The HAF X has a 360mm Rad, which for two SLI GTX 1080s would require at least four 5.25 Bay reservoirs just to meet OC needs. With only one reservoir, it wouldn’t be enough, and I’d need two extra 5.25 Bay slots for the fan controller and CD drive—something I don’t want.
I prefer an HAF X mainly because of its airflow, but I’ve considered Corsair Obsidian 900D. However, with an EATX board and the length of the 1080s, fitting pumps and reservoirs under the drive bay would be challenging. The fan controller is essential since I have a high fan load.
I’m at a loss unless I find a case that supports two independent pumps and reservoirs for CPU/VRAM and GPU. I’d appreciate any advice, images, or YouTube videos. I’m budgeting around $400 and prefer a white case with blue fans and white tubing.
Just to check, are you wondering what this PC will be used for? Also, I wouldn't suggest an EVGA motherboard.
Just to ask, what are you planning to use this PC for? I also wouldn't suggest an EVGA motherboard. I'm going to use it with dual 4K monitors for gaming and streaming using xSplit via Twitch. I chose those models from MoBo because they're the only ones compatible with the z170 Chipset, offering enough lanes to run two M.2 drives at x4 and two SLI GPUs at x16 without throttling them (even if it's a small difference). frames matter in 4K gaming.
Update: In fact, they are the only two MoBo models with a PLX capable of feeding enough PCIe lanes to GPUs and M.2 drives without any hardware slowing down.
Additionally, I haven't found a board that can handle two M.2 drives—one on the motherboard and another from a PCIe slot—without conflicts, since most dual-SLI boards reserve all slots for one drive only.
They have no incentive to purchase an M.2 drive when you're already facing a significant 0.5 boot time boost for double the cost of a standard SSD. Good luck with gaming on 2X 4K monitors. I also need to note that running video editing software will cause a massive slowdown in rendering times.
They have no reason to purchase an M.2 drive when you're already facing a significant 0.5 boot time increase for double the cost of a standard SSD.
Good luck with gaming on two 4K monitors at twice the speed.
I chose the case you shared, NZXT Switch 810 White—it provides extra space, more radiators, and a cleaner look. I plan to do some case modifications for better cable management. Other than that, it looks perfect, thanks for your advice. I’ll share my build progress in a thread as I start and finish.