Crysis 2 DX11 [PC]

[Gareth]

My recent years have been:

6800 GT
8800 GTX (card actually died)
ATI 5770 (temporary purchase ^ as a result of that dying)
580 GTX SLI

 

[Munson]

GTX580 SLI is so powerful I think it will last a few years yet.

 

[Plummer]

Maybe it's time to finally set up my rig again..

 

[Silent_Scone]

GTX580 SLI is so powerful I think it will last a few years yet.

Never!

 

[Gareth]

GTX580 SLI is so powerful I think it will last a few years yet.

Are yours 3GB versions or 1.5GB?

 

[Munson]

1.5 AFAIK

Didn't know there was a 3GB version TBH.

EDIT: Mental. Only needed to drive 3x 2560x1600 or something daft surely?

 

[Gareth]

TBH it's been quite annoying, getting hold of the 580s in Watercooled format was a nightmare, especially one after another. They then very shortly after that brought out 590, then 590 watercooled, then 3GB versions of 580 & 590 (both formats).

 

[Munson]

Yeah well it's always advancing. I only worry when I start losing frames. Not bothered about having the lastet overkill.

 

[Gareth]

I know, it's just all that was done in VERY quick sucession.

 

[Silent_Scone]

this is why I normally hold off from watercooling gpus. Or used to as used to get trade and upgraded every 5 minutes lol

 

[Darren S]

4890 was before the 9800 pro. Right?

b**ch :rasp:

Heard of a GTX580 being sold for about £290 ish. Don't know if I'm tempted or not...

D.

 

[Munson]

Only one? Alright..gaayyyyyy.

 

[Darren S]

Only one? Alright..gaayyyyyy.

FPMSL. I know - lame, n00bish and pathetic all rolled into one.

D.

 

[Nickson]

Only one? Alright..gaayyyyyy.

Following this advice, one is clearly better than two.

Que the recent addition to my computer..

Excuse the very poor picture, poor cable management etc.

I literally stuffed it in on my lunch break, and had to leave it at that for now!

 

[Gareth]

Watercooled SLI is the way to go

 

[Silent_Scone]

That does look nice..bit tight though

Please don't tell me you braided your sli bridge lol

 

[Gareth]

Yep, sleeved SLI bridge, lol.

Tbh the pics don't do it justice, it's MUCH better looking in the flesh.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Those compression fittings aren't cheap either, been looking at doing a big buy on bits

 

[Nickson]

Looks very nice!
I wanted to go down the watercooling route, but really couldn't justify it

 

[Gareth]

Out of interest..
What cards are they?

Two of these:

http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=015-p3-1589-ar&family=geforce 500 series family&sw

 

[Gareth]

Those compression fittings aren't cheap either, been looking at doing a big buy on bits

Yeah they soon add up, especially 90s & 45s, be weary of the 45s though, I had one leak on me and looking on the net it isn't uncommon.

 

[Nickson]

Two of these:

http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=015-p3-1589-ar&family=geforce 500 series family&sw

Ouch at the price!

Very nice though. What kind of spec are you running?

Do I see an R3E?

 

[Gareth]

Yes R3E, spec:

Corsair 800D Case
Corsair AX1200 PSU
ASUS Rampage III Extreme Motherboard
Intel i7 950 CPU
12GB Corsair Dominator GT 2000Mhz Memory
Corsair Airflow & Airflow Pro Memory Fans/LED Readout
2 x EVGA Hydro Copper 2 FTW 580 GTX (Watercooled) SLI
Creative Labs XFi Titanium Soundcard
2 x Corsair Force 120GB SSD HDDs
2 x Western Digital 150GB 10,000rpm Raptor HDDs
2 x Western Digital 1TB HDDs
LG Blu-Ray Reader/Writer
Lamptron FC5 V2 Fan Controller
XSPC 360mm Radiator
EK Supreme HF (Nickel/Plex) CPU Waterblock
EK Rampage III Extreme Motherboard Waterblock (Nickel/Plexi)
4 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm Fans (1450rpm)
iandh Stealth Reservoir 225
Laing D5 Pump with Bitspower Mod Top (V2)
Bitspower Compression Fittings
Tygon R3603 Tubing (Clear)
Feser One Fluid (Red)
XSPC LCD Water Temp Readout
MDPC-X Black Sleeved Cables
MDPC-X Screws, Fixtures & Fittings etc

 

[Addicted]

you only have 1 360rad for 2 gpu, cpu & mobo? o.0
and also, drop the feser unless you want it all to gunk up!

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edit: just found your build on MBClub, looks larvvvley! (http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/pc-i...s/102927-my-watercooled-build-finished-3.html)

 

[Nickson]

Ha, thought it might have been, they look so much better than the R2E's it's unreal!

Sweet sounding rig though, able to max Crysis yet? :rasp:

Jk'ing obviously

 

[Gareth]

Yep and it's been fine tbh, even when the temps outside were 30c under gaming the highest the water temp got was 42c (GPUs around 50/55c) so still cooler than none-watercooled components. If it turned out to be a problem I've got plenty of space for adding a Mora3 (external radiator)

Nothing wrong with Feser One so far, but I've only been running around 6 months, what else would you recommend? I didn't know whether to get a kill coil or not.

 

[Addicted]

Yep and it's been fine tbh, even when the temps outside were 30c under gaming the highest the water temp got was 42c (GPUs around 50/55c) so still cooler than none-watercooled components. If it turned out to be a problem I've got plenty of space for adding a Mora3 (external radiator)

ohh, those are damn nice temps!
i'm running the same case & cpu, but i don't have the mobo cooled (but do have a 5850 cooled) and get a few C under yours, i want new res/pump though (running xspc dual bay inc pump).

when i get a job i will certainly be doing something similar!

i was using FluidXP (dyed) and built it in November, yesterday i changed over to some ThermoChill EC6 and different tubing as i felt it needed changing and found my CPU block to be gunked up from the dye seperating, no doubt the GPU was the same but i didn't take it apart like i did the CPU block! Apparently you can leave this stuff for up to 2 years without needing to change it, though it'd never get to be that long I just hear bad things with Feser One so just keep checking it your CPU block to see if you notice anything!

 

[Silent_Scone]

feser is fine. I sold my old setup 2 years ago and the bloke came back to me the other week with it. Coolant wasn't gunked at all was quite impressed

 

[Gareth]

The system has been drained numerous times and it's been fine each time.

 

[Addicted]

ahh ok cool

 

[Silent_Scone]

(running xspc dual bay inc pump)

Any good? There's not a lot of benefit to running a separate res in my experience?

 

[Addicted]

just more compact, and was the cheaper option for my first watercooling build (plus easier)
it's not bad, but it's a little on the noisy side as the pump isn't brilliant, but it's 900lph i think so not too bad still!
my next build i will be going seperate so theyre ok for budget nothing much else

 

[Silent_Scone]

nah the dual bay pump is 750lph, might give it a miss.

 

[Addicted]

ahh i nearly guessed it right!
yeah, it's really just for convenience, hopefully moving up to D5 & res this summer!

 

[Munson]

Gareth that PC is a work of art mate, and your camera/skills make it look even more awesome. As much as we both know it's overkill, the attention to detail and the no compromise approach is fantastic.

My current build is the best I have ever done in terms of quality of parts and cable management, but yours is on another level. I am happy that I have the ideal case for expanding to that kind of quality though. The roof is already designed to house a 3 x 120mm rad, and there is acres of space generally. I think I will add a dedicated water loop at a later date.

Hats off to you man, that is a quality PC you have there :approve:

 

[Darren S]

Following this advice, one is clearly better than two.

Que the recent addition to my computer..

Excuse the very poor picture, poor cable management etc.

I literally stuffed it in on my lunch break, and had to leave it at that for now!

Noctua CPU HS&F?

D.

 

[Munson]

Started on this again earlier. Finally I have the time to be able to complete it properly. The DX11 visuals are amazing in places. Love it! The sense of depth to textures is immense. The way bricks protrude form walls and all that jazz.

Personally I also still think it's a great game.

 

[Darren S]

Started on this again earlier. Finally I have the time to be able to complete it properly. The DX11 visuals are amazing in places. Love it! The sense of depth to textures is immense. The way bricks protrude form walls and all that jazz.

Personally I also still think it's a great game.

Might have a dabble again - now that I've got DX11 support.

D.

 

[Munson]

Do it Dazzle.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Is worth it (suprisingly)... the little touches like debris and lighting do make it more enjoyable...some of the mid game levels let it down IMO, just break from the awesome set pieces and you're left with killing retarded aliens