Is it feasible to install Corsair Carbide 275R custom water cooling?
Is it feasible to install Corsair Carbide 275R custom water cooling?
I haven't located a specific loop for a Corsair Carbide 275R online. I'm curious about the best spots to install the reservoir, especially since it might be feasible. The GPU and CPU will both require water cooling, and possibly multiple GPUs could be added later. Cheers
an cpu water-block pump plus inlet in one unit
choose a thick rad such as ekwb xe series, or look for a slim 15mm thick fan to match the top side. However, rads, water-block components, elbows and joints can cause pressure loss, so check online reviews before picking parts.
You have several options for mounting the res—vertical at the front, horizontal at the top, or vertical at the rear. The dimensions will differ depending on your setup, and since you're working with custom watercooling, it's a good idea to experiment and be creative. Here are some ideas:
Possibilities are endless!
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That PC looks great! If you can share more details like white cases, I’d really appreciate it to help spark some inspiration. This will also be my first build, so I’m aiming for something impressive.
I'd not worry about sli/cf. With DX12 titles there is no sli/cf support and even DX11 titles are showing little to none as single gpus such as a gtx1060/Rx580 are more than enough for 1080p gaming and monsters such as a gtx1080ti can handle 4k, the next round of shortly to be released gtx will be even stronger.
It's most of the idea behind many mATX/mITX boards only having a single pcie x16 slot. This makes mATX/mITX full custom loop pc's a reality as before FCL pc's were generally designed around 2/3/4 way sli/cf in monster towers.
Karadjgne would not be concerned about sli/cf. DX12 games lack this support, and even DX11 titles are showing minimal results with single GPUs like a GTX1060/RX580 sufficient for 1080p gaming. Bigger GPUs such as the GTX1080Ti can manage 4K, and upcoming models will be even more powerful.
Most mATX/mITX boards feature only one x16 PCIe slot, which makes full custom loop PCs feasible again, similar to how FCL PCs were built before. I’ve had a broken system that I disassembled for the water cooling kit and upgraded parts later. It came with a functional water-cooled R9 290X, which could be added to a loop. I also considered getting a second-hand R9 290X ($200-$300 NZD) for crossfire use, but now it seems smarter to upgrade to newer GPUs as new models arrive.
Woof. R9 290x works best with a 650w power supply unit. R9 290x CF is suggested for 1000w, though a reliable 850w usually suffices as a minimum. Adding a loop on top pushes costs into very expensive PSU categories. In short, a GTX1080 alone performs comparably to the CF when games support enough CF. If you go lower, FPS will drop significantly and many titles will stutter or crash, leading to poor performance compared to what the 290x can handle. A single 1080Ti card outperforms CF entirely, delivering smooth 4K gaming with its full 11GB VRAM and up to 4GB/8GB RAM options. If those are the upgraded versions of the 290x, the VRAM will match a 3GB NVIDIA card, which is limited for higher resolutions.
you lack sufficient radiator space and airflow in the 275R to handle two GPUs plus the CPU without excessive noise. It would be problematic even with just one CPU under 200w and a 250w GPU, unless the room stays below 20°C.
r u sure, because there is definitely enough space for 2 360 radiators with fans. I’m just worried abt the pump + res.