Custom CPU watercooling help

sod16 · 19 Dec 2011 at 16:47

I've been reading and apparently the RS360/RS240 is good enough for a CPU only loop. GPU cooling is out of the question so is there really a need for giant radiators and powerful pumps?

Also do these kits have a life of 1 year only?

Cleeecooo · 19 Dec 2011 at 17:01

sod16 said:
I've been reading and apparently the RS360/RS240 is good enough for a CPU only loop. GPU cooling is out of the question so is there really a need for giant radiators and powerful pumps?

Also do these kits have a life of 1 year only?

they should last for a few years

Those reviews will most likely be talking about older CPU's?

A 3930K is pretty hot, especially when overclocked. A decent 240 will cope, the RS isn't really decent. it's borderline

sod16 · 19 Dec 2011 at 17:36

"RX360 > RS360 > RX240 > RS240"

So the RS360 is a good option or is the pump to slow for the hot 3930k's. Sorry for so many questions.

zoomee · 19 Dec 2011 at 17:40

EK Supreme HF is not as good bang for buck as the XSPC Raystorm. It performs slightly better and is less restrictive and costs less! so win win

http://martinsliquidlab.org/2011/09/26/i7-2600k-cpu-xspc-raystorm/

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-069-XS

of course IF the OP decides to go fully custom

Cleeecooo · 19 Dec 2011 at 17:52

sod16 said:
"RX360 > RS360 > RX240 > RS240"

So the RS360 is a good option or is the pump to slow for the hot 3930k's. Sorry for so many questions.

That's fine

zoomee said:
EK Supreme HF is not as good bang for buck as the XSPC Raystorm. It performs slightly better and is less restrictive and costs less! so win win

http://martinsliquidlab.org/2011/09/26/i7-2600k-cpu-xspc-raystorm/

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-069-XS

of course IF the OP decides to go fully custom

EK's new jet plates bring it closer to the raystroma nd it can also fit other sockets