Phobya 1080 Rad

*Rich* · 13 Feb 2013 at 16:38

Are these rads any good?

Looking to cool my two 680's and a 3770k, got a little project lined up, but not sure if this rad is any good.

*Rich* · 13 Feb 2013 at 20:18

That good eh?

hardkore · 13 Feb 2013 at 20:28

With a rad that size, how can it not be good? lol

*Rich* · 13 Feb 2013 at 20:31

Yeah i was thinking that too, but just wondered on build quality and whether or not it's restrictive in any way.

OptimaLnrg · 13 Feb 2013 at 21:50

I think there's a new version coming out? Should be better quality.

I have the old version of the 1260 and one of the bleed ports has a very slow leak.

pgi947 · 13 Feb 2013 at 21:55

Have the 1080 (45mm original version) and it performs flawlessly. It will cool pretty much anything, even with little fan assistance.

If you are going to use fans on it, cough up the extra £££'s to get a 4 x 180mm mounting plate, then if you so wish 4 x phobya g-silent 18's should only run you ~£7 per fan. You really don't want to be running 9 x 120mm, as you can imagine it'd probably deafen you.

I had a 3 component loop with the 1080 and a thick 360 (XTX) with a 2L res, all running from a single D5 at speed setting 3, that pump well push through anything

As is, the 60mm version is running near £60 more then the 45mm version, I'd wager the performance and quality isn't reflected in the price increase. If spending £150+ on a 1080 you should be looking at better brands IMO.

*Rich* · 13 Feb 2013 at 22:10

I think the 45-46mm will be enough really, didn't know about the adapter that converts to 4 x 180mm fans, that would be better so it will be quieter.

The rad can't be any bigger than 1080 so 1260 is out of the question. The 1080 seems to be around £80 - £90, plus adapter plates and fans.

Do you think i could run it without fans at all?

Already use a D5 so that's a good thing.

Some good info there chaps, thank you very much.

pgi947 · 13 Feb 2013 at 22:14

Should be fine without, do you have mm access? I should have some phobya 1080 bits and bobs I'll be getting rid of shortly including a 180mm plate, fans and a pair of feet

*Rich* · 14 Feb 2013 at 15:18

No i don't have access yet.

I'll only need the 180mm adapter plate + fans, thanks.

andybird123 · 14 Feb 2013 at 16:51

with so little in the loop you will be able to run 120mm fans on minimum (I use XSPC 120mm fans on about 500-600RPM and they are silent) and my water temps rarely go anything above ambient +5C

*Rich* · 14 Feb 2013 at 19:38

I'm going to use 4 180mm fans instead so they are even quieter.

OptimaLnrg · 14 Feb 2013 at 20:56

The have a stand/feet accessories for this rad btw.

The mounts on the stand are useful for reservoirs but only really work with phobya's crappy dcp pumps (same as the EK ones). You can be creative and mount a d5 on there (I have).

*Rich* · 14 Feb 2013 at 20:59

Thought about that, but i have the D5 XSPC bay/res, so i'd have to mount all that too...it's something to consider though.

OptimaLnrg · 14 Feb 2013 at 21:58

oic.

for that setup I would have the bayres in the pc and run the tubing either out the grommets (if applicable) or drill m20 holes in the case for bulkheads fittings.

*Rich* · 15 Feb 2013 at 06:50

Thanks, i'm not really sure how it will be mounted yet, at least until i get more of the required parts.

I do need some quick release couplings recommending though, as i may possibly be using these.

pgi947 · 15 Feb 2013 at 07:26

QDC's are essential with the big external rads, koolance QDC's are what you should be looking at, nothing else comes close

*Rich* · 15 Feb 2013 at 16:18

XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] is the current hose i'm using and will continue to use. Can you link me some Koolance QDC's suitable for this tubing diameter please, obviously from OC shop.

andybird123 · 15 Feb 2013 at 16:31

they don't do them, all the koolance QDC's that OC stock are here;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1529&subid=2305

they do 10mm / 16mm or 13mm/16mm but not 11mm/16mm

but they do G1/4 threaded ones, so you can buy those and then use whatever G1/4 fittings you are using in the rest of your loop
edit; sorry, the G1/4 ones are all male threaded G1/4's so you'd need G1/4 couplers as well...

one of these;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...ktdetailseite&emcs2=WC-053-KA&emcs3=WC-077-KA

and one of these:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...ktdetailseite&emcs2=WC-077-KA&emcs3=WC-060-KA

and 2 of these;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-116-BP&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=2059

pgi947 · 15 Feb 2013 at 16:37

Buy the 1/2" barbs terminated QDC's, work just fine with 7/16 id, it's what I'm using just now

*Rich* · 15 Feb 2013 at 17:37

andybird123 said:
they don't do them, all the koolance QDC's that OC stock are here;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1529&subid=2305

they do 10mm / 16mm or 13mm/16mm but not 11mm/16mm

but they do G1/4 threaded ones, so you can buy those and then use whatever G1/4 fittings you are using in the rest of your loop
edit; sorry, the G1/4 ones are all male threaded G1/4's so you'd need G1/4 couplers as well...

one of these;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...ktdetailseite&emcs2=WC-053-KA&emcs3=WC-077-KA

and one of these:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...ktdetailseite&emcs2=WC-077-KA&emcs3=WC-060-KA

and 2 of these;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-116-BP&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=2059

pgi947 said:
Buy the 1/2" barbs terminated QDC's, work just fine with 7/16 id, it's what I'm using just now

Thanks guys, not 100% what i'm looking at here.

Would Barb be ok, as usually use compression fittings?