HELP! EVGA 680i Watercooling

[terente0081]

I want to watercool all my components inside my new Lian Li V2000b Plus II case. I don't seek the best performance out there, just good performance that I can achieve without having to bring heavy modifications to the case.
I've done some research, this is what I came up with:

1 Laing DDC Ultra 12V pump

1 Swiftech MCRES Micro AGB reservoir

MIPS EVGA 680i complete set

MIPS RAM Freezer

2 x EK 8800 GTX

20 1/2" fittings

20 Hose clamps

1 Black Ice Xtreme 2x120 radiator

1 Black Ice Xtreme 1x120 radiator

7m of Tygon clear tube

1 50ml bottle of UV blue additive

1 50ml bottle of anti-corosive

I want your suggestions. Do you think it will work? What should I expect? I'm a noob at watercooling, this is my first setup.
I now have a Asetek Waterchill kit for the CPU only right now, not too fond of it. It only has a 1x120 rad and my CPU stomps all over it.

Up until now I thought I had it all figured. I'm now running into some problems, as some say the SB waterblock will not allow the X-Fi card to go in. I checked some pictures, it seems like a tight fit to me, but I might be wrong.
Does anyone have this MIPS SB waterblock and an X-Fi mounted in the PCI slot between the black and blue PCI-E slots?

I also heard the MIPS 680i set is very restrictive. Will the Laing Ultra DDC 12V pump be able to pull it and move water fast enough to cool the system? If not, will a second Laing DDC Ultra help?

I looked everywhere, I can't find a MOSFET waterblock, aside the one that should launch at Cebit, from Innovatek. Any other alternatives?

CPU will NOT be watercooled. I have a Vapochill LS unit for it.

[TheBigBunny]

Where are you going to buy the MIPS set from? I'm trying to get the P5W DH set from them but can't find anyone who ships to the USA.

[terente0081]

Originally Posted by TheBigBunny

Where are you going to buy the MIPS set from? I'm trying to get the P5W DH set from them but can't find anyone who ships to the USA.

I live in Europe. MIPS is easier to get here since they produce these in Germany. In fact, a friend of mine is at Cebit right now and will personally go buy all the components I need.
Try here, this is where I'm getting it from: http://www.aquatuning.de/index.php/cPath/164_60_212
I don't know if they ship to US though.

[perfection]

this will look awesome, post pics ASAP when your done!

things that need work.
get EK 1/2" barbs instead of those DD (looks like it) ones
get two Laing DDC's and run them in series

[terente0081]

Quick update. The back plate for mounting the PSU and fan was redone.
Originally it was built to accomodate the PSU and 2 80mm fans.
Redone from scratch to accomodate the PSU and one 120mm fan.
Still needs lots of polish. What should I do? Keep it silver? Or paint it black?

[TheReds]

I say paint it black...

...but thats just me


peace

[Ten]

wery nice job so far.

[terente0081]

Thank you all. Due to the restrictive design of the MIPS 680i chipset WB's, I've decided to go with 2 Laing Ultra DDC 12V's.
These will be added:
1 x http://www.aquatuning.de/product_inf...12V-Ultra.html
1 x http://www.aquatuning.de/product_inf...g-Aufsatz.html
1 x http://www.aquatuning.de/product_inf...es-Silver.html
2 x http://www.aquatuning.de/product_inf...es-Silver.html

I am now waiting for all the water cooling components to arrive. Will keep you posted and post more pics as things evolve.
What's your oppinion? Will 2x120 Black Ice Xtreme and 1x120 Black Ice Xtreme handle the job?
The loop will contain: 2 G80's GTX, SB, NB, RAM and possible, MOSFET's.
Thanks

[perfection]

Get yourself a triple rad, because two rads add more restriction to the loop. I didn't see a temp decrease when I had two rads running like that, exactly the same as you, a dual and single 120mm rad.

or if you already have the radiators then that's a difference story but if you're yet to order, change it to a 3x 120mm rad.

the rad should be placed on the top of the system hanging out from the drive bays, sucking air from the outside and make yourself a little duct for it and duct the air out to the 5-1/4 drive bays. Only thing is you need to cut out the top of your case.

just a suggestion, you don't need to follow it though.

[terente0081]

Originally Posted by perfection

Get yourself a triple rad, because two rads add more restriction to the loop. I didn't see a temp decrease when I had two rads running like that, exactly the same as you, a dual and single 120mm rad.

or if you already have the radiators then that's a difference story but if you're yet to order, change it to a 3x 120mm rad.

the rad should be placed on the top of the system hanging out from the drive bays, sucking air from the outside and make yourself a little duct for it and duct the air out to the 5-1/4 drive bays. Only thing is you need to cut out the top of your case.

just a suggestion, you don't need to follow it though.

perfection, I also thought about a single 3x120 rad. It simply won't fit. Please remember, I have 2 8800 GTX's that will go into the 1st and 3rd PCI-e slots. The top G80 is 6cm away from the top. A rad won't fit in just 6cm, unless I mount it outside the case and I don't want that.
Even the 2x120 will be a tight fit with the G80, according to the measurements.
I know I'll face restrictive flow, that's why I'm willing to get 2 Laing DDC Ultra's; better pressure and flow.

[Pete]

Unless your rads does fit under the 6cm but no fan on the last parts where it touches the GFX..

You could use a radbox so it's off the back but i do prefer them inside the case.

OT still got the Vapo LS case?

Looking amazing dude and i've sent you a pm as well

Pete