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Hello everyone,
Just getting into the water cooling world, but for my first build it is ONLY for my graphics card - the 7990. This thing is quite a beast for heat, and I'm really interested in cranking it to it's fullest potential. Right now it's running way too hot for my liking.
The water block isn't really an issue because I'm looking at the only one on the site - EK water block, particularly nickel/plexi.
Here's the list, I'm thinking it's typical startup list:
- D5 pump (non-vario)
- custom tops to change it to 3/8" ID - 1/2" OD tube (preference just for image; if there is opinions on the 1/2" ID tube for performance, I'd like to hear it. I'm just following Daz's tutorials, which by the way are awesome! Thanks Daz!)
- Rad... Originally I had picked one rad, but I'm thinking I may have issues with the 7990 on just a slim dual rad. Changing that to Darkside's thick dual high performance rad:
https://www.dazmode.com/store/produc...adiator_px240/
I guess, what I'm most curious about is the rad and if it will dissipate heat enough to crank the 7990. I'll slap on 2 Koolance 2600 RPM performance fans (based on the comments, Daz liked this one) in pull fashion; the case I have already has a massive 200mm fan on the bottom that would do the 'push' but if that doesn't cut it I can get 2 more Koolance fans to help with that.
Thoughts anyone? Anyone with the 7990 have issues with a dual rad and need a triple (despite the thickness)? Also, I'm sticking to copper as this build is really going to be protected just from where my computer is placed. Also, as it's meant for performance, I'm not following the typical water cooling mindset in that I'm not going for a silent build. I need to drop my GPU temps from 90-100 deg to 50-60. Note: this card is a dual-GPU card, so I was already of the mindset for a dual rad but am switching to thicker hoping for performance gains.
Secondly, I've been starring at this liquid... I have no idea about the liquid, so I'll still have to do some research, but I read the description on this one and to be honest it sounds freakin awesome:
IceDragonCooling - IceDragonCooling Nano Fluid - White
Nothing like cooling Humvees in combat zones to make me WANT!
From the looks on the site, it doesn't need any anti-corrosive/bio additions so it seems to kill a lot of birds with one stone.
May decide to drop a little bit of blue dye in it (is it possible with this liquid?).
I'm curious as to how many bottles I need to get. I'd say I have a large case with lots of room, so even though I'll take Daz' advice and order 10 feet of tubing to make sure I have room for error, I don't see the final product having more than 3-4 feet... but of course, my newb sense is tingling as I've never done this. Thoughts?
Finally, I'm also debating a reservoir. I've heard a few things, but my main ask is - Is it a choice of a reservoir vs fittings for draining/replacing liquid (I think I've read of performance gains with reservoir, but I'm looking at what happens if you need to replace the liquid)? I was leaning towards a small reservoir but wanted to ask if I should still include the extra fittings (i.e. how hard is it to change the liquid, when required, using a reservoir? I've read up that if you have one, you don't need the extra fittings... very generic statement though).
Thanks in advance for any comments; cheers!
- chillin
Just getting into the water cooling world, but for my first build it is ONLY for my graphics card - the 7990. This thing is quite a beast for heat, and I'm really interested in cranking it to it's fullest potential. Right now it's running way too hot for my liking.
The water block isn't really an issue because I'm looking at the only one on the site - EK water block, particularly nickel/plexi.
Here's the list, I'm thinking it's typical startup list:
- D5 pump (non-vario)
- custom tops to change it to 3/8" ID - 1/2" OD tube (preference just for image; if there is opinions on the 1/2" ID tube for performance, I'd like to hear it. I'm just following Daz's tutorials, which by the way are awesome! Thanks Daz!)
- Rad... Originally I had picked one rad, but I'm thinking I may have issues with the 7990 on just a slim dual rad. Changing that to Darkside's thick dual high performance rad:
https://www.dazmode.com/store/produc...adiator_px240/
I guess, what I'm most curious about is the rad and if it will dissipate heat enough to crank the 7990. I'll slap on 2 Koolance 2600 RPM performance fans (based on the comments, Daz liked this one) in pull fashion; the case I have already has a massive 200mm fan on the bottom that would do the 'push' but if that doesn't cut it I can get 2 more Koolance fans to help with that.
Thoughts anyone? Anyone with the 7990 have issues with a dual rad and need a triple (despite the thickness)? Also, I'm sticking to copper as this build is really going to be protected just from where my computer is placed. Also, as it's meant for performance, I'm not following the typical water cooling mindset in that I'm not going for a silent build. I need to drop my GPU temps from 90-100 deg to 50-60. Note: this card is a dual-GPU card, so I was already of the mindset for a dual rad but am switching to thicker hoping for performance gains.
Secondly, I've been starring at this liquid... I have no idea about the liquid, so I'll still have to do some research, but I read the description on this one and to be honest it sounds freakin awesome:
IceDragonCooling - IceDragonCooling Nano Fluid - White
Nothing like cooling Humvees in combat zones to make me WANT!
From the looks on the site, it doesn't need any anti-corrosive/bio additions so it seems to kill a lot of birds with one stone.May decide to drop a little bit of blue dye in it (is it possible with this liquid?).
I'm curious as to how many bottles I need to get. I'd say I have a large case with lots of room, so even though I'll take Daz' advice and order 10 feet of tubing to make sure I have room for error, I don't see the final product having more than 3-4 feet... but of course, my newb sense is tingling as I've never done this. Thoughts?
Finally, I'm also debating a reservoir. I've heard a few things, but my main ask is - Is it a choice of a reservoir vs fittings for draining/replacing liquid (I think I've read of performance gains with reservoir, but I'm looking at what happens if you need to replace the liquid)? I was leaning towards a small reservoir but wanted to ask if I should still include the extra fittings (i.e. how hard is it to change the liquid, when required, using a reservoir? I've read up that if you have one, you don't need the extra fittings... very generic statement though).
Thanks in advance for any comments; cheers!
- chillin
chillin
But I may just rebuild it outside the case, mounted on a shelf on my wall or something because the case is starting to fall apart. I am thinking computer parts with water cooling running up the wall right next to my guitar/drumset would look siiiiick. Either way, I'm stoked to get this thing setup!
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