This new PC build requires a first look at water cooling, seeking an opinion.
This new PC build requires a first look at water cooling, seeking an opinion.
Hello everyone,
I recently entered this community after reading some helpful suggestions for newcomers regarding watercooling.
I’d like to share my thoughts on a PC I’m gradually putting together, as it’s time for an upgrade after more than seven years.
Most of the necessary components are already in hand, but I’m almost there—only a few pieces remain, and now I’m focusing on the most critical part: the liquid cooling system.
Since I have no prior experience, I’ve done some research and opted for a custom build that allows future upgrades.
At the start, the loop will contain just one processor; in a few months I’ll decide whether to add a future video card.
Here’s a brief overview of what I have so far:
There is no real benefit to using a PWM pump. Fluctuating pump RPM isn't going to correlate into any measurable temperature difference - you'd be better off using PWM fans and controlling them on the radiators that way, instead of controlling pump RPM.
I've never heard of that Sanso pump...interesting. I'll have to see what info I can find on it.
I haven't really considered the limits of the performance I aim for. I think I need a way to get good chances for conducting experiments. I believe starting with a mid-range overclock in the early stage would be a good idea, then I can move on. This also depends on the computational gains and the software requirements.
I also looked into high-quality air cooling options, but they tend to be bulky and often have space issues with other parts.
This presents a chance for me to explore another area of the hardware field.
Wow! This build is something impressive to tackle. If you're concerned about your CPU's performance, don't worry. With a good chip, you'll be able to achieve high overclocks even at reasonable temperatures. All components appear suitable, including the cooling parts. Just ensure you choose a GPU that matches your waterblock for optimal compatibility.
There is no real benefit to using a PWM pump. Fluctuating pump RPM isn't going to correlate into any measurable temperature difference - you'd be better off using PWM fans and controlling them on the radiators that way, instead of controlling pump RPM.
I've never heard of that Sanso pump...interesting. I'll have to see what info I can find on it.
Just to add my 2 cents, I have PWM pumps as well, but ended up adjusting the PWM curve so they stay at a constant speed 90% of the time. On standard PWM settings, just having your CPU frequency change opening software, ect. would raise and lower the pump speed. I don't think this can be good for pump life to ramp up and down constantly plus the audio frequency changes take away one of the benefits of watercooling. Also, as rubix_1011 mentioned, there's really no change in temps.
The 480MM radiator might be too much for just one CPU and GPU, especially since the SLI range I've seen is more focused on CPU. I'm planning a simple water cooling setup using the 360MM radiator for my CPU, but I might add a Pascal card later. If I switch to SLI, I'll consider another 240MM radiator, but I'm not sure if going over 360MM offers much advantage.