After discovering my rig had potential for tweaking beyond what I've already done, I've finally decided to go with water cooling because my temps are just too high for air cooling anymore. At just 4.8ghz under max load, my CPU is running almost 88C with some massive air cooling in place: unacceptable. I know I can break into 5ghz through manual tweaking but I don't want to burn up my rig in the process.
For now, the plan is to cool the CPU but later I plan on cooling the GPU as well. So I'd like to keep that option open. All-in-one kits (such at the Corsair Hydro series) are not up my alley.
Since this is my first time, I thought I should ask the experts on opinions/ideas. I've looked into some basic guides and determined that I'll need the following:
1. CPU water block
2. Radiator
3. Reservoir
4. Tubing
5. Connectors
6. Coolant
7. Fans
Anything missing from the list or recommendations for parts?
For now, the plan is to cool the CPU but later I plan on cooling the GPU as well. So I'd like to keep that option open. All-in-one kits (such at the Corsair Hydro series) are not up my alley.
Since this is my first time, I thought I should ask the experts on opinions/ideas. I've looked into some basic guides and determined that I'll need the following:
1. CPU water block
2. Radiator
3. Reservoir
4. Tubing
5. Connectors
6. Coolant
7. Fans
Anything missing from the list or recommendations for parts?
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