Interesting 800D Dual loop Setup

jinxpad · 9 Jan 2012 at 17:18

So I was staring at my case today, and my loop... with the OCUK watercooling section also open... (had to ask the gf hide my wallet when I realised this), and began thinking about how I would go about getting all my gear out when it comes time to add my extra radiator for my dual loop config.

When I stumbled across this video:

2 x 360 Radiators Stacked. Now this got me wondering all sorts of things. Will the performance of this be the same/better/worse as opposed to having the 240 at the bottom? Will I need 6 fans or will 3 do? Is this even a good idea???!!

Opinions please gentlefolk!

Skeng · 9 Jan 2012 at 17:24

I'm using a 800D and I've removed the cage at the bottom front of the case and added a second 360 radiator. a lot neater I would say.

jinxpad · 9 Jan 2012 at 17:30

Skeng said:
I'm using a 800D and I've removed the cage at the bottom front of the case and added a second 360 radiator. a lot neater I would say.

How easy is it really, to make the mods at the bottom? Do you have any pics of your setup btw? Would love to see the 360 at the bottom.

Skeng · 9 Jan 2012 at 17:59

jinxpad said:
How easy is it really, to make the mods at the bottom? Do you have any pics of your setup btw? Would love to see the 360 at the bottom.

I cut a hole in the bottom for air flow, this was done using snipper (I think) it would be better to use a dremel or even just make a grill by using a drill.

Here's what it looks like with the cage removed.

And I don't have a picture of with the triple in the bottom but this is when I used to have a dual radiator.

Cleeecooo · 9 Jan 2012 at 19:03

Stacked doesn't do very well.

If your temps are suffering ad you want everything internal, then it's a nifty solution, however, if you have space or your temps are reasonable as they are, stacked isn't very good as hot air is passing from the bottom tad to the top one which means te top one isn't operating at very good efficiency.