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Need help for First time water cooling

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AfflictedNation

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OK, so I've put a couple of computers together, and now i wanna take my rig to the next level and put it under water. I don't really know much about this kinda stuff and i don't want to Screw up my system having just purchased most of the parts. The only real problem i can foresee is that my case (Cooler Master Scout) is a mid tower and is very cramped. i'd like to put my 2500k and my 580 GTX on blocks (undecided on whole card or just GPU for 580 would like opinions). i would really like to keep my case as clean looking as possible (not tubes running all over) i'm think of a bay style res/pump to conserve space and aesthetic appearance. another problem is that i have no space for 2 dual radiator so i was thinking of looping from the 140 in top of case to the 120 in rear of case or vice versa.
like i say i'm new to this stuff put not incompetent i would just like some expert advice so i know i do it right. thanks in advance. i will be adding pics tomorrow so you can really see how cramped it is in there.
 
Check out the watercooling subforum. There's lots of guides there to get you started.

A 140 and 120 radiator will not give you good temps unless you're planning on running loud fans for an overclocked 2500K and GTX 580. You want at least a 3x120 radiator setup, or equivalent.

You can get away with cooling the GPU only if you don't plan on overclocking much. You can also use the MCW80 + unisink combo. Fullcover is generally nicer-looking, and easier to link multiple cards. It will also ensure your VRMs and RAM are cooled adequately (once again, not really a problem unless you're overclocking).
 
Thank you Tsumi
yeah I do plan on overclocking a little but not to the point where I need a triple 140 at least I wouldn't think so. The main idea I have.in mind for this project is mostly to just get the cooling going I don't plan on anything extreme. If I leave clocks basicaly the same at least on the 580 still think ill need a tripple?
 
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