[roastpuff]

Hi guys, I run a SLI'd Asus 560Ti DirectCUII setup, but my current case has really poor airflow. Now, I'm going to be upgrading to a Fractal Arc MIDI case, which will have much more airflow (and fans) than my current case. Right now, it sounds like a jet is trying to take off whenever I start playing BF3.

Idle temps currently is around 33c for GPU1 (on top, more obstructed) and 30c for GPU2 (bottom slot, open underneath). Load temps go to about 66c for GPU1 and 62c for GPU2. So temps are doing OK, but this involves insanely high fan speeds. And an open case side. Otherwise they go up a little bit more and my internal temperatures get pretty toasty.

CPU (i7-2600k at 4.1Ghz) idles @ 22c, load is about 48c with a Corsair A50 air cooler. Gelid Wing12 fan is used on the cooler, slightly less CFM but much quieter.

Should that be enough? Or should I consider water cooling? The Arc MIDI allows for a top-mounted 240mm internal radiator setup... I would want to do all 3 if I do go for water cooling. CPU + 2 GPU. However, I would like it as neat as possible, and so I was considering a 1-bay 5.25" pump/reservoir combo, top-mount 240mm radiator and blocks for CPU/GPU to run from there. A minor issue is that the ASUS 560Ti's apparently use non-reference design, and is a bit harder to find GPU covers for - I would need to run a GPU block and then heatsinks for VRM/RAM.

Opinions?