Which 360 Radiator?

Guitarman0 · 25 Apr 2011 at 12:14

Hiya guys!

I am going to be buying a Corsair Obsidian 800D in the next couple of months and upgrade my radiator at the same time. Now, I have been wondering which radiator would be best for me. I can deal with some noise but I use speakers most of the time and prefer my PC to be as subtle as it can be without temps being my limiting factor.

I have been thinking of using a set of 1250rpm gentle typhoons and undervolting them to give me ~1000rpm. So......which 360 radiator would give me optimal performance at 1000rpm but also performs with faster fans (will turn fans up for benching etc.)?

I have been looking at the XSPC RX360 but I am one of these people who like confirmation before buying

Cheers

Frozennova · 25 Apr 2011 at 12:19

For low RPM fans you want either of the following

XSPC RX360
Thermochill PA120.3
Thermochill TA120.3
Blackice SR-1 360

JeffyB · 25 Apr 2011 at 13:27

Yep frozennova list are the best performing rads for around 1000rpm, very little between them either. I have the sr1 and it is excellent, the build and finish are especially good on the sr1. Here is skinnees roundup which should help you

http://skinneelabs.com/triple-radiator-comparison-v2/

Marvin · 25 Apr 2011 at 13:46

Or the Coolgate if the drain port suits you (which it probably won't in an 800D due to position, but it's another option)...

The Asgard · 25 Apr 2011 at 14:33

I use the RX360 and Vipers in my 800D and they work great, low noise up to about 1000 rpm with plenty left in reserve when you need the extra cooling.

OLDPHART · 25 Apr 2011 at 15:01

JeffyB said:
Yep frozennova list are the best performing rads for around 1000rpm, very little between them either. I have the sr1 and it is excellent, the build and finish are especially good on the sr1. Here is skinnees roundup which should help you

http://skinneelabs.com/triple-radiator-comparison-v2/

Yes , the build finish is very good on the BI range, dare l say l'v got one, lol. :rolleyes:

Guitarman0 · 25 Apr 2011 at 15:21

Thanks for all the replies guys! I agree completely with build quality of the black ice radiators. I have a black ice 280 slim in the top of my K62 at the moment but it is just a little too small for my GPU and CPU and temps are still my limiting factor for my overclock

I think, after looking at the skinneelabs link I will get either the SR1 or the RX360 depending on availability when I come to buy. If they are both available I think I will go with the RX360 as I like the little XSPC logo on it

Apem · 25 Apr 2011 at 19:44

Got a question for those using the Viper fans on rads as they are 4pin PWM how do you control the speed of them as most fan controllers ive seen are 3pin?

Shayper · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:15

Apem said:
Got a question for those using the Viper fans on rads as they are 4pin PWM how do you control the speed of them as most fan controllers ive seen are 3pin?

I have 4pin fans on my fan connector

Would work fine

Apem · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:16

Do you mean just miss the end hole out on the 4pin so its just on the 3 pins if you get what I mean.

Sayso · 25 Apr 2011 at 20:59

Apem said:
Do you mean just miss the end hole out on the 4pin so its just on the 3 pins if you get what I mean.

yep

koooowweeee · 25 Apr 2011 at 21:03

The rx360s are good rad.s also you can use and speed fans on it and still works great.