XSPC EX range

Bluntwrapped · 2 Nov 2011 at 16:19

How do you guys think the new EX range of radiators will perform in a loop of GTX 480 SLI & CPU? I'm thinking a 360 push/pull, a 240 push/pull and maybe a single 120 at the back of the case with push only?

I have just bought a XSPC Raystorm and I have a couple of Aquagrafx 480 blocks. I'm thinking about the DD-RAD-Reservoir and this pump http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-004-SW&tool=3

Cleeecooo · 2 Nov 2011 at 17:48

the 360 and the 240 will be enough easily

JeffyB · 2 Nov 2011 at 17:59

From the results i have seen the ex series performs amazingly considering it's thin form, offering near rx series performance. As Cleeecooo says a 360 and 240 should be enough to cool your setup with reasonable delta temps and fan noise.

Bluntwrapped · 2 Nov 2011 at 18:22

Thanks for the input chaps. Nice price on the EX radiators and I'm impressed with what I've seen/heard. I might be able to afford my new rig this month after all!

JeffyB · 2 Nov 2011 at 18:28

Two reviews i have found of these rads so far, skinnee should have his out anytime now as well.

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?p=2840705
and
http://www.hardwaremax.net/wasserku...ex360-flaches-wunder-oder-heisses-wasser.html

Bluntwrapped · 9 Nov 2011 at 19:16

Ok, from what I've read in the 2700K CPU forum http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18335424 anything over 1.3 ish volts seems to be hard to keep cool on a 360 rad alone.. I want to push 1.42+v for 5GHz. I ordered a EX 360 and 240 with fans for push/pull. I'd like to overclock both 480's too. If I add another EX120 should this give me enough headroom?

Cleeecooo · 9 Nov 2011 at 19:28

Bluntwrapped said:
Ok, from what I've read in the 2700K CPU forum http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18335424 anything over 1.3 ish volts seems to be hard to keep cool on a 360 rad alone

Where did you see th you quote the post please?

A 360 is easily enough for any CPU on the market (for consumers)

zoomee · 9 Nov 2011 at 20:20

Cleeecooo said:
Where did you see th you quote the post please?

A 360 is easily enough for any CPU on the market (for consumers)

try cooling a 2700k set @ 5ghz on 1.42volts lol. one run of ibt will prove my point

Cleeecooo · 9 Nov 2011 at 20:22

really?

meh, maybe I was wrong :eek:

zoomee · 9 Nov 2011 at 20:23

- Thats not to mention the B word (ends in dozer) lol

Some people think a run of prime95 for a couple of hours is their system stable. I've seen loads of intels run prime all day then bomb out on a quick IBT run (mine included lol) - and vice versa.

Better off being more realistic - 4.8 is achievable on 1.32volts. Just helping manage expectations here otherwise there will be serious dissapointment

Bluntwrapped · 9 Nov 2011 at 22:11

So I've got the option of sticking with the 360 + 240 while being limited to how many volts I can feed to the cpu, or I can buy another rad and hope for similar temps with higher voltage and overclock.. I can see me spending another £50-60 easy lol

jonneymendoza · 10 Nov 2011 at 09:23

Bluntwrapped said:
So I've got the option of sticking with the 360 + 240 while being limited to how many volts I can feed to the cpu, or I can buy another rad and hope for similar temps with higher voltage and overclock.. I can see me spending another £50-60 easy lol

even a 360 + 120 rad will do

JeffyB · 10 Nov 2011 at 10:45

I think it's the orientation of the cores that's making the SB chips harder to watercool with current cpu blocks. From what i have seen the cores are in a rectangular config and current blocks don't cater for this as well.

If you can get the 240 in do it, those 480's are going to produce a lot of heat.

zoomee · 10 Nov 2011 at 10:58

JeffyB said:
I think it's the orientation of the cores that's making the SB chips harder to watercool with current cpu blocks. From what i have seen the cores are in a rectangular config and current blocks don't cater for this as well.

If you can get the 240 in do it, those 480's are going to produce a lot of heat.

Makes sense mate - That'll be the reason EK have brought out new jet plates which direct the force and water directly into the middle of the chip