I don't think they'll ever get full speed (hopefully) as the cpu will be delidded
help choosing rad
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I think to go push/pull I would need to go with 30mm rads
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I have 2 x 360mmx60mm rads one is an EK XE360 and the other is an Alphacool UT60.
I use 3x Ek Varder 120ER's on the Alphacool and 3x Noctua 120 slim lines on the Ek, temps are pretty good at about 2.6 degrees delta on idle at around 600rpm so also pretty quiet and to be honest I don't have to run them over 800rpm at any point.
Larger is defiantly better but their is also the law of diminishing returns. To be honest any 360x60mm rad will
suffice just go with whatever suits your budget.
I use 3x Ek Varder 120ER's on the Alphacool and 3x Noctua 120 slim lines on the Ek, temps are pretty good at about 2.6 degrees delta on idle at around 600rpm so also pretty quiet and to be honest I don't have to run them over 800rpm at any point.
Larger is defiantly better but their is also the law of diminishing returns. To be honest any 360x60mm rad will
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so whats better
2x 360x60
1x 360x60 1x 420x45
2x 360x30 with push/pull
2x 360x60
1x 360x60 1x 420x45
2x 360x30 with push/pull
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You won't notice much difference between 2x 360x60mm and 1x 360 420x45 imo so just go with whatever is cheapest or looks/fits better.
I'd avoid slimmer with push/pull to be honest as slimmer rads respond less to push pull than thicker and it'll be more expensive with more parts to go wrong.
2x 360x60 is cheapest
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Go with that then mate. You'll see pretty good temps with that setup you should have better temps than me as I'm cooling hotter components than you.
thanks, just wish nvidia would hurry up and release their new gpu
I have 2 x 360mmx60mm rads one is an EK XE360 and the other is an Alphacool UT60.
I use 3x Ek Varder 120ER's on the Alphacool and 3x Noctua 120 slim lines on the Ek, temps are pretty good at about 2.6 degrees delta on idle at around 600rpm so also pretty quiet and to be honest I don't have to run them over 800rpm at any point.
Larger is defiantly better but their is also the law of diminishing returns. To be honest any 360x60mm rad willsuffice just go with whatever suits your budget.
what software are you using
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Loos like Aquaero.
does that require hardware
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I'm guessing it comes with an Aquaero fan controller, think the latest are XT5 and XT6
is it worth getting 1
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I've heard they're tricky to set up, but if you want to spend ages setting your fans up for the perfect temp/noise curve, they're meant to be the best for tweaking. I'd say get something simpler, or just use Speedfan
I normally just use the mb software
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It takes a little while to setup but once you've set it up how you like it you never have to touch it.
Is it worth it? That's up to the individual but you can do way more with it than any motherboard or software like speed fan, you can literally adjust almost anything.
I brought the Aquaero 5LT as it was only about £50 but if I was to do it again I'd buy the 6LT as it has more pwm fan connections that supply more power.
I wouldn't be put off with the setup as there are many on here that would be able to help you.
can I still get it if my case won't have any 5.25"bays
whats better for 120mm and 140mm
My basket at Overclockers UK:
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Corsair ML120 Pro LED Red 120mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Fan= £19.99
- 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Vardar EVO 120ER RGB (500-2200 rpm) Fan - 120mm= £19.99
- 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Vardar EVO 140ER Black (2000rpm) Fan - 140mm= £19.99
- 1 x Corsair ML140 Pro LED Red 140mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Fan= £24.95
Total: £93.62 (includes shipping: £8.70)