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2018/08/30 10:30:51 (permalink)
I'm a newb so please have mercy.
 
I built a gaming rig in 2008 and it has been serving me exceptionally well - Hybrid Thermaltake and EVGA hardware. I'm rapidly nearing retirement (yeah, I'm an old guy) and I want to build a new rig to celebrate the event and also, hopefully, serve me as faithfully as my existing rig. I am looking at the EVGA x299-Dark mobo and a 1080Ti FTW graphics card, but I want to get the coolest (temp) operation possible. To that end I am wondering, can the EVGA GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 HYBRID Waterblock Cooler and the EVGA Hydro Copper Waterblock for GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 400-HC-5699-B1 be used together or are they mutually exclusive. If the latter is the case, which is the better solution. Also, can the EVGA CLC 120 Liquid / Water CPU Cooler, 400-HY-CL12-V1 be used with a reservoir system or is it fully integrated with the included radiator and fan. The same question applies to the HYBRID Waterblock Cooler.
 
I realize I can buy other liquid cooling systems, but I am a shameless fan of EVGA. I've been using their hardware for nearly 20 years and have never had reason to complain. I would love to build a fully tricked out liquid cooled system using only EVGA products, but I'm having a bit of a challenge putting the pieces together.
 
Sorry if this seems like an entry level question. I've been reading up on liquid cooling for months now and I have more questions than I did when I started (probably information overload).
 
Thanks for any help,
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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/08/30 11:20:22 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby HacknSlash52 2018/08/30 23:06:12
Welcome to the EVGA Forums HacknSlash52

I'm going to move this over to the Overclock and cooling section of the forums
 
Mods Rig section is for an actual Build you are or have made ---> Not the best place for Questions though
 
Your asking about AIO & water  blocks for GPU & CPU - so its not a clean fit into any 1 of the EVGA product lines
 
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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/08/30 12:21:29 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby HacknSlash52 2018/08/30 23:06:18
Hybrid and hydrocopper are strictly exclusive to themselves. Hydrocopper has far less chance of a single component failure, like the pump on the hybrids.

The hybrid pump seems to be a weak point of the whole hybrid system.

The D5 style pumps used in conjunction with a hydrocopper rarely fail unless they are run dry, which is not a common issue.

Going full waterblock makes it a little harder to add or remove components if you ever decide to upgrade just because you have to drain water every time, but that only takes a few minutes usually.
post edited by the_Scarlet_one - 2018/08/30 12:28:48
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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/08/30 22:19:18 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby HacknSlash52 2018/08/30 23:06:25
Hi HackenSlash52

The real answer is - you can do almost anything you want ... it's just some stuff is harder than pre-fixe solutions.

To prove that - go check out my 'Parvum ICE Dragon' build ... AIO with Res and hard tube! (even glass) !!!

Otherwise - typically it's not best to use a CPU AIO on a GPU because there is a slight curvature to a CPU block - not suitable for a flat surfaced GPU chip.

One easier solution to consider might be - Hydro copper Ti - 240 or 280 Rad - XSPC Ion combo Res/Pump - EK black flex hose ... this will definately get you there - and with minimum fittings required, will save a little cash.

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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/08/30 23:10:16 (permalink)
You guys are great! I learned more from reading two answers to a long-winded question than i did from over a month of reading reviews and tech reports.
 
Thanks so much.
 
BTW, SpikeV the Ice Dragon build is sweet.
 
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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/08/31 00:51:45 (permalink)
Better use HydroCopper, but I must say that people in Serbia who have Hybrid graphic cards Maxwell and Pascal are shocked with low temperatures.
They never saw such low temperatures... 
EVGA CLC120 and CLC280 and Hybrid are closed system, if you used them than no need for other parts. 
That's nothing hard. You buy EVGA Hybrid GPU and EVGA CLC280 for CPU and you have closed liquid system.
 
Other option is separate parts.
You should use one 360mm radiator to fix pump/combo on bracket on him and connect to GPU and CPU.
That's simplest way.
 
From parts I could recommended you because I research for self and I bought all parts I need for loop.
Radiator - Hardwarelabs GTS or GTR
Pump/Res - EKWB XRES D5 Revo or Swiftech Maelstrome D5
Tubes Koolant - Mayhems
CPU Block/GPU Block - EKWB 
Fittings - depend of your taste
 
And you have 3rd option...
Swiftech H320X X2 Prestige or similar model and add graphic card with waterblock.
 

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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/08/31 03:20:00 (permalink)
All good stuff...

One more thing to keep in mind - should you decide to go EVGA Hybrid ...

Many find that running your Rad fan curve off of your MoB (rather than the default cable from the card) has significant effect on lowering the temp.

(... and thanks for the good words on ICE ! )

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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/08/31 07:57:47 (permalink)
AIO cost $ to $$$


1) Are sealed, so no maintenance of liquid inside
2) All decision have been made for you - including hose length
3) Leaks have happened on many brands, about 5yr life expectancy -- that's`forever with technology as it changes so fast
4) Some prefer to change the stock fans for the "quality of the sound"  (noise is subjective)
5) A plug and play solution
6) Still need to watch for leaks and clean radiator regularly, filters are recommended to help keep system clean
 
 
Cooling Loops - two style: Purchased solution & True Custom
 
Purchased Loop cost $$ to $$$$
1) Decisions have been made
2) Maintenance required, including changing the fluid
3) Mostly a plug and play solution
4) Still need to watch for leaks and clean radiator regularly, filters are recommended to help keep system clean


 
True Custom Loop cost $$$ to $$$$$$


1) You make all the decisions, including metals that are compatible (Never mix Aluminum with steel = Galvanic corrosion quickly)
2) The Sky & your Budget are the limits
3) Requires research & planning
4) Maintenance required, including changing the fluid
5) Still need to watch for leaks and clean radiator regularly, filters are recommended to help keep system clean
 
Custom air cooling solutions do exist & avoid the risk of a leak, less to fail
 
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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/09/01 10:24:49 (permalink)
If you want the best temps while also keeping the fan noise down, go with a custom water cooling loop. The case you use will also have an impact on this.
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Re: Liquid Cooling and new Rig 2018/09/01 12:10:44 (permalink)
Something simple. 
I'm beginner as well in watercooling world and me attract most combination pump-reservoir mount on radiator.
 
If you choose parts separate you can't buy custom loop below 300$ with CPU Block only.
But nice flow with option to add 1-2 GPU in loop and one radiator enough to cool GPU-CPU.
Cooling kits are for people who don't know to choose separate parts.
They save maybe 50-60$ but not more, and if you change fans, fittings, add more money, than better separate parts.
 
 

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