CPU and GPU rad requirements

Viberious · 22 Jul 2014 at 08:18

I want to watercool my i5 and 780. I have purchased a 280mm black ice SR1 rad would this work or do I need to purchase another rad. Neither are over clocked and I'm looking for almost silent operation.

Guys your thoughts please.

snips86x · 22 Jul 2014 at 08:20

From what I've been reading and from recommendations I think its 1 for each component +1 more - so a single 360mm or 2x240 maybe a good option!

Viberious · 22 Jul 2014 at 08:21

Great thanks have seen a 360 rad for sale so might as well go for that.

Flying_Hellfish · 22 Jul 2014 at 09:46

snips86x said:
From what I've been reading and from recommendations I think its 1 for each component +1 more - so a single 360mm or 2x240 maybe a good option!

+1. Definitely look to get a little more than you need, if you can fit for example 2x240 then go for that. If you can just fit a 360 up top it should be sufficient though.

Author_25 · 22 Jul 2014 at 10:34

If you already have the 240mm and still plan to get a 360mm then install both if you case has the room.

I always believe the more Rads the better.

Viberious · 22 Jul 2014 at 16:00

using the 280mm at the top for the moment, but when the 360mm arrives will swap them over. Then introduce the 280mm at the front of the case.

Will look at then either bay res or move the 2x hard drives to the 5.25 bay, unsure yet will see what happens when it arrives.

Flying_Hellfish · 22 Jul 2014 at 17:04

Sounds good