I need to know the specific details of your setup to determine the required rads for watercooling.
I need to know the specific details of your setup to determine the required rads for watercooling.
Hey everyone, I'm looking to upgrade my 2x GTX 1080 A8G CPU 5820K and possibly the motherboard. I currently have a 360 rad X3 250 with 1 360 rad EKX3 graphics, but only the CPU is underpowered. Do I really need more RAM?
The Lian-Li PC-O8WX is available at the specified link. The 360 model is designed for monoblock builds, while the 240/120 features a 120 between the GPUs and then transitions to the 240->RES before returning.
EDIT:
backstabbin : I was thinking about it, honestly, is it really worth it or just looks nice? I forgot to mention earlier that it wasn't necessary—it just looked nice.
I replicate a comparable configuration using two 360's... although it includes two loops, one for the mono-block and another for the two GPUs.
The outcome seems to depend mainly on how much performance you aim to achieve, but it appears that exceeding 360mm of RAD would be essential.
The Lian-Li PC-O8WX is available at the specified link. The 360 model is designed for monoblock builds, while the 240/120 features a 120 between the GPUs and then transitions to the 240->RES before returning.
EDIT:
backstabbin : I was thinking about it, honestly, is it really worth it or just looks nice? I forgot to mention earlier that it wasn't necessary—it just looked nice.
Dual 360mm radiators are suitable for this setup. You won’t need dual loops, as your water temperature will settle after about an hour of gaming. I’d only consider watercooling the motherboard if a full cover block is available; otherwise, it’s not worth the effort to install universal blocks. I previously used a 3-loop system on my build but switched to a single loop for better performance. Temperatures increased slightly with the single loop, but it reduced the need for extra tubing and three pumps.