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Rik1254

Rik1254

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Im looking at a 120 kit then adding a slim 240/280 later.

First question...will the ek/ xspc 120 kit handle a 4.6ghz 2500k on its own, while keeping temps reasonable?
Second question...how hard is it to "add" another rad to an existing loop...baring in mind noob experience?
Third question...umm...ill get back to you on that.


Thanks :D
 
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Depends what 120 rad you have, a slim one will perform like an Antec Kuhler 920 for example with reasonable temps but nothing ground breaking. Ideally I would recommend at least a 240 to begin with if you want to experience awesome temps.

Adding a rad is fairly easy, but it's time consuming as you have to re do your tubing, leak test etc.
 
I was going with a normal/ slightly thicker 120 rad

Either
This
Or
This.

I dont mind if temps are similar to the 920 to begin with. I need to measure the space I have in the top of my case. I know I can fit a 29mm rad at a push in the top of my case, I might see if I can get a normal 240/280 rad in the case itself (Case is the corsair 500R).

I can also fit a 120 rad on the bottom, but I might fashion a pump fixture for there.
 
 
Im not sure, hence the starting of this thread :p

Give me a minute, Ill go get a measuring tape to see exactly how much room I have to play with for a rad...my loop with be 99% dependant on this.

EDIT:
Right, between the top grille and rad support, I have ~29mm maximum, under the rad support, I have ~35 maximum (less if I used a 280 rad). If I go under the rad support, I would be seriously close to the 8pin CPU plug...possibly touching. Maybe I should buy a 240 rad and test fit.

Picture?
|----------|
|--29mm---|
|----------|
|--35mm---|
|--Mobo---|

1337z0r skeelz



Double EDIT: .....LOLL, just noticed its a picture of a 240 rad (even called 240), but its a 120.....man do I feel stoopid.
How would that compare to the prebuilt XSPC/ EK kits?

Triple EDIT: ....now I feel proper rem'd, it is actually a 240 rad :p
 
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Cleeecooo said:
You could mount one extrenally?
Click to expand...

Id prefer not to honestly, the only place would be in the 240 space at the top, so Ill only end up having it sitting proud at top without the grill on....or ****pily having the grill on top.
 
So want exactly is the maximum rad depth you can har?

Your edits confuse me!!

The XSPC EX rads are slim and have decen performance.
 
My edits confuse many :p.....basically read it wrong and thought something else.
Absolute maximum would be a 240 35mm depth rad.
 
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