Asetek closed loop CPU coolers

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Hi!

Really quick question on the huge variety of closed loop CPU coolers available (Antec Kuhler and the like). Which ones have the longest hoses?

I am planning to use 2 of these for a pair of R9 290s, for the sake of getting decent temperatures with relative simplicity. But they aren't that close to the top of the case where I will need to mount the radiators...

Thanks
 
Ah well that's disconcerting, but thanks for the reply.

I have an MSI GE and a Gigabyte Windforce in crossfire. It's typically a-ok, but under real strain (BF4 mantle with no cap on frames) the MSI hits 94degrees and throttles. Closed loop with copper heatsinks for VRAM was the answer I had in my head, but I don't really want to invest the money or time if it may be ineffective.

A full custom loop is a bit too expensive in both price and effort (I've not done it before).

I'll do some more thinking. Thanks!
 
Yes I initially had the 2 cards in adjacent slots, and that was some kind of crazy. Even with heavy throttling they couldn't keep themselves at the 94degree cap.

With additional space they have now run between 60-75degrees for most games, which i'm totally comfortable with. But as soon as I play with no framerate cap and let them really express themselves the top card just burns.

I do have a side exhaust fan already, though it could possibly be better. I'll look into that. I could also swap the cards over as I think the gigabyte cooler is more capable than the MSI.

Thanks again.
 
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