Advice- passive possible?

potatolord · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:19

I've got an I5 @2.8Ghz and MSI 460GTX Cyclone, neither is overclocked. The I5 is using standard Intel heatsink (sad face). They're in a HAF 932 case. I've got a Laing pump and a 2x120mm radiator with noctua fans.

I'm thinking of going water again, with a block on the 460, and one on the I5. I'm also thinking of installing my old 8800Gt (already has a waterblock) for PhysX.

I'd like to have as quiet a system as possible so would like to go passive.

Is it possible at all? How many rads would I need for that? Could I survive with just the (massive but quiet) front and side fans on the HAF case?

If it's not possible, will my current 240mm rad cope with all 3 blocks? Will I need more rads?

Thanks!

Cleeecooo · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:23

My SR-1 480mm can run passively supporting an i5 and 580.
You'll be fine if you go for a good quality rad with high FPI.

Personally, I would just get some gentle typhoons as they're silent and will improve your temps a lot.

Krony · 28 Oct 2011 at 15:57

Yea the Scythe GT's are basically silent at under 800rpm

Dude · 28 Oct 2011 at 16:27

I use 2 x 200mm fans(Coolmaster) in an external rad box to cool my 2500k , got then to replace the top fans in my Haf X but may be to much .
Cannot hear them @ all.
Keeps my 2500k @ 4.5ghz(1.35v) around 70c with IBT running.
Not the best fans for a rad but i already had them so will use them until i have funds to change them.