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So I currently have this setup going: NewEgg Wishlist
If anyone has any ideas on things I could change to get more performance for a little more money or slight downgrades that would save me a good amount of money id appreciate hearing them, or any other suggestions for that matter. My main concerns are that I want a really nice case and motherboard that will last me a long time. I'm also planning on OCing the processor as close to 3.4 or so as I can get, as Ive seen a reviewer do it to 3.7 on air cooling.
I'm mainly posting to get input on a water cooling setup. I was thinking one of the following two setups, with the hope in mind that I could make everything internal. I mainly want a good setup that will have no problem cooling my CPU and GPU (and a second GPU in the future) and have decent upgrade potential.
I don't know a lot on water cooling setups so I don't know about the good products and the cheap ones. I want something known for quality. Also recommended tube sizes would be nice, I was thinking 3/8'.
Idea 1:
Koolance KIT-500 with RP-1000BK Res&Pump
I was thinking the radiator would attach to the back fan on the P190 pretty easily, and I could stick the included fan on the other side of the radiator for extra airflow. I really like the drive bay mounted reservoir and temp stuff. I like this setup and I'm confident itll all fit inside, but I'm a little worried about its capacity and cooling ability. It says 400w of cooling I think, and the GPU only needs 150w, so it leaves 250w for the cpu.
Idea 2:
Swiftech H20-220 Apex™ Ultra
This one should have all the capacity I'll need and may be a little more complicated setup which is all good. I'm just a little sad It doesn't have any cool electronics or easily viewable reservoir. Theres also the issue of where to put it, I was thinking of getting some of these to attach it to the top fans/fan ports. I'm just not sure if thats a viable idea, since I want to refrain from altering the external look as much as possible.
Any advice on my setup would be very much appreciated. I'm brand new to the water cooling scene. And I haven't really built a new system from the ground up as I've mostly had laptops. Only computers I've built were back in HS tech class with old decrepit parts and replacing parts for friends/family that needed comp help. I'm also a few years into my Software Engineering degree, just so you have an idea of my experience with computers. Thanks!
If anyone has any ideas on things I could change to get more performance for a little more money or slight downgrades that would save me a good amount of money id appreciate hearing them, or any other suggestions for that matter. My main concerns are that I want a really nice case and motherboard that will last me a long time. I'm also planning on OCing the processor as close to 3.4 or so as I can get, as Ive seen a reviewer do it to 3.7 on air cooling.
I'm mainly posting to get input on a water cooling setup. I was thinking one of the following two setups, with the hope in mind that I could make everything internal. I mainly want a good setup that will have no problem cooling my CPU and GPU (and a second GPU in the future) and have decent upgrade potential.
I don't know a lot on water cooling setups so I don't know about the good products and the cheap ones. I want something known for quality. Also recommended tube sizes would be nice, I was thinking 3/8'.
Idea 1:
Koolance KIT-500 with RP-1000BK Res&Pump
I was thinking the radiator would attach to the back fan on the P190 pretty easily, and I could stick the included fan on the other side of the radiator for extra airflow. I really like the drive bay mounted reservoir and temp stuff. I like this setup and I'm confident itll all fit inside, but I'm a little worried about its capacity and cooling ability. It says 400w of cooling I think, and the GPU only needs 150w, so it leaves 250w for the cpu.
Idea 2:
Swiftech H20-220 Apex™ Ultra
This one should have all the capacity I'll need and may be a little more complicated setup which is all good. I'm just a little sad It doesn't have any cool electronics or easily viewable reservoir. Theres also the issue of where to put it, I was thinking of getting some of these to attach it to the top fans/fan ports. I'm just not sure if thats a viable idea, since I want to refrain from altering the external look as much as possible.
Any advice on my setup would be very much appreciated. I'm brand new to the water cooling scene. And I haven't really built a new system from the ground up as I've mostly had laptops. Only computers I've built were back in HS tech class with old decrepit parts and replacing parts for friends/family that needed comp help. I'm also a few years into my Software Engineering degree, just so you have an idea of my experience with computers. Thanks!