Radiator / Fan Change

I'd be really interested to hear if you manage to improve the performance from the EX360 as I'm also looking to use this rad on the same CPU in a one block loop.
 
Sorry to go off topic but quick question:

does a 240 RX rad perform same as a EX 480 rad thats half the thickness of the 240RX?

if so, axer, i would still use the EX360 and just add a rx 240 mate. that will help your temps.

im thinking of doing the same myself as mines 61c and it aint even OC. however, my gpu is fine though..

axer, have it on push, not pull
 
It was me that had to flush rad etc to get slightly better temps. BUt in all honest - I think we have to be realistic. Pushing 1.4v+ through a 32nm chip is not going to be controllable temperature wise, and won't let the chip last long either.

Take this advice from someone who's already been there and done that. There are other people on other forums complaining that they can't keep 5Ghz under reasonable temps either - we're not the only ones.

Yes they maybe capable of 5Ghz for quick benches - but realisticly 5ghz is not suitable for 24/7 useage. 4.8 is more realistic at approximately 1.35v (which funnily enough btw is the maximum recommended voltage by Intel also!)
 
jonneymendoza said:
pre built? no wonder. sounds like the rad hasnt been cleaned/flushed. to get rid of air bubbled, tilt your case around while the piump running.

seruously dude you should have build it yourelf, look at it now, your having to take it apart anyway
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:eek: Don't say that I'm thinking of buying a pre built water cooled 650D case from OcUK
 
The EX series does not live up to the hype surrounding it. Despite their claims is's still a thin rad with a higher density fin count and needs higher rpm fans to get the best out of it. Check the figures in this post.

Another problem could be the block. It would appear that their are doubts over the Ek Supreme HF's performance with the 2600/2700k cpu's. This thread touches on it.
 
Had the whole lot stripped out earlier, flushed the rad, sorted a few minor leaks with PFTE tape due to OcUK cross threading the bars in the pump (thanks a bunch :() and temps have barely improved if at all BUT I am now using regular water until my replacement fluid arrives tomorrow - does it make a difference?

Have been looking at the 480 rads and it just looks like too much hassle to adapt my HAF-X to squeeze it in so I'm still toying with the 420 with 3x Antec 100CFM fans but it looks like I can only do this in pull rather than push due to a limitation in space between the motherboard?
 
jonneymendoza said:
Sorry to go off topic but quick question:

does a 240 RX rad perform same as a EX 480 rad thats half the thickness of the 240RX?

if so, axer, i would still use the EX360 and just add a rx 240 mate. that will help your temps.

im thinking of doing the same myself as mines 61c and it aint even OC. however, my gpu is fine though..

axer, have it on push, not pull
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The EX is supposed to perform the same as the RX. It seems it's sill a few degrees behind though. Still not bad

bedazzled said:
:eek: Don't say that I'm thinking of buying a pre built water cooled 650D case from OcUK
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You'll be fine :D

axer said:
Had the whole lot stripped out earlier, flushed the rad, sorted a few minor leaks with PFTE tape due to OcUK cross threading the bars in the pump (thanks a bunch :() and temps have barely improved if at all BUT I am now using regular water until my replacement fluid arrives tomorrow - does it make a difference?
no

Have been looking at the 480 rads and it just looks like too much hassle to adapt my HAF-X to squeeze it in so I'm still toying with the 420 with 3x Antec 100CFM fans but it looks like I can only do this in pull rather than push due to a limitation in space between the motherboard?
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Use scythe gentle typhoons :)
 
axer said:
BUT I am now using regular water until my replacement fluid arrives tomorrow - does it make a difference?
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distilled/de-ionised water has lower temperatures than pre-mixed fluids mate - well thats what I found between de-ionised with silver kill coil v's EC6.
 
I'm feeling like a bit of a project so fancying getting:

1x EK CoolStream XTC 420mm Triple Radiator Black : XTC 420
EDIT: Or maybe the Black Ice SR-1 420...
3x Akasa 140mm Viper S-Flow High Performance Case Fan : AK-FN063

I then intend to mount the radiator to the top plastic trim part of the HAF-X (will require a bit of prep work to get the surface level so I can affix) and then attach the 3 fans above in a "push" configuration.

What do people think, will I see gains over my current setup?
 
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axer said:
I'm feeling like a bit of a project so fancying getting:

1x EK CoolStream XTC 420mm Triple Radiator Black : XTC 420 SR1/PA/EX will be better
3x Akasa 140mm Viper S-Flow High Performance Case Fan : AK-FN063 good fans :D

I then intend to mount the radiator to the top plastic trim part of the HAF-X (will require a bit of prep work to get the surface level so I can affix) and then attach the 3 fans above in a "push" configuration.

What do people think, will I see gains over my current setup?
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You should see gains, but a 360 with GT's will also be enough! :)
 
Zoome had pretty much the same setup as me and his temps were marginally higher so perhaps not :(

I was hoping to add my GFX card to this and as such had OcUK "over spec" the cooling with that in mind as they couldn't offer me a 6990 water cooled - how wrong were they :(
 
Is the air coming off the rad warm and is the tubing warm when stressing it? Just ruling out poor contact of the waterblock.

If the tubing from the CPU block to the next component is warm during stress testing and the air coming from the rad is warm then I would say that the radiator is at it's limit for dissipating heat. I doubt the EX rads will perform as well as a thicker rad, unless the fan speeds ramps up.
 
I've thought on it overnight and have made my mind up and already started work.

Step 1: Prepare Plastic top cover of HAF-X to accommodate a BlackIce SR-1 420 Radiator

Armed with a dremel I've cut out any obstacles that are likely to cause me troubles when mounting the rad, finished item can be found here: http://www.axerite.com/images/build/top_cover.JPG

The red boxes are there to highlight where I went a little too deep with the dremel and caused teeny tiny holes on the outside which I've covered with black tape to stop light shining through (only time the holes are noticeable due to where they are located).

Step 2: Purchase radiator and 3x Akasa AK-FN063 (High CFM and static pressure) which will be fitted in a push configuration - will order on Monday.

Step 3: Fathom a way of attaching radiator to pre-prepared plastic cover. Am hoping to do this with some black screws but if I can't get the radiator to line up appropriately I'll probably use some strong adhesive and stick the radiator to the cover OR attach a grill to the radiator and stick that to the cover.

Step 4: Replace reservoir (currently got XSPC single bay jobby) with a Phobya single bay one - it's longer by the looks (as long as a normal optical drive) so will prevent the slight kinging I get at the moment on the hose that goes from the res to the pump.

Depending on how this all performs, I may also get a single 140 rad to put on the case of my HAF-X in order to add my ATi 6990 to the loop.

Will my pump (12V Alphacool Laing D5 Vario Pump 655) be capable of all this?
 
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