Minimum Radiators for:

CraigRobbo

CraigRobbo

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Hey guys -

What would be the minimum amount of Rads I could get away with to cool:
Cpu 3770K(I'll proberbly De-lid it)
2 x GTX 660
1x GTX 640(using as a physX card)

My initial Intention was to modify my Corsair H70i System so I can use the built in pump, then goto a res followed by CPU and cards.

The reason I am so pushed for space is i would really like to get it all into my HTPC case (Nmedia 2000B)
All help would be greatly appreciated.

Craig
 
Thin stealth rads will cool just as well but unfortunately the downside to high density thin rads are the reduction in flow. A lot of blocks and stealth rads will need multiple pumps to function well, so its better to go thicker. Brand of radiator is just as important. If you cheap out and get some knock off ones, your temperatures will pay for it in the best situation.

I wouldn't modify a h70i to because the pump wouldn't be able to take all those blocks and rads (from the look of recent forum posts on the hxxi's on the forum, they can barely take the single CPU and radiator lol)
 
Hi, if your not bothered having a external rad go that way using one big rad, easy installation, servicing, temps + cheaper.
 
If your intent on keeping your case, the best thing is to go external. The phobya 1080mm RAD is more than you will ever need. If that is too big, you can go for thePhobya 480 quad square one, if your a little creative, you might be able to get it to mount nicely on top of the case.
 
Avenged7Fold said:
Thin stealth rads will cool just as well but unfortunately the downside to high density thin rads are the reduction in flow. A lot of blocks and stealth rads will need multiple pumps to function well, so its better to go thicker. Brand of radiator is just as important. If you cheap out and get some knock off ones, your temperatures will pay for it in the best situation.

I wouldn't modify a h70i to because the pump wouldn't be able to take all those blocks and rads (from the look of recent forum posts on the hxxi's on the forum, they can barely take the single CPU and radiator lol)
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Thin radiators restriction is negligable to the loop, I'll quote skinee "pressure drop on radiators is lower than any other device in your loop. A little extra restriction from your radiator is not detrimental to your system."

The main difference between high fpi thin (stealth) radiators and low fpi thick ones is that thicker lower fpi radiators work better with slow speed fans, thin high fpi radiators work best with high speed fans. But what it comes down to in the end is how loud you want your rig to be.
 
Thanks for the replies and sorry for the late reply.

I think the most I could get in there is a thick 240 and a 120mm Rad. I might try and see if I can squeese a second 120 but I don't thinkits going to go.

I did think about external but I wanted to try and keep everything super clean looking to match the rest of the setup. I'll give it some more thought and see what I can come up with.

thanks again guys.

Craig
 
Hello again, After removing the GT640 from the system, I am now only have the 2 x GTX660 and the i7 3770k.

I am struggling in my small case to get any more than a 240mm RAD (although I can get a semi thick rad of around 50mm in there) would that be enough to cool the above?

Thanks
 
Something Else said:
externally mount a radiator is another option.

XSPC did stands for a line of their radiators to have them mounted vertically on a desk, so you could get a xspc radiator, as large as you can afford, and use this mounting.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-187-XS&groupid=962&catid=1523

or use this

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-094-KA&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1545
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Thats definatly an option worth considering.

Add some quick disconnects on the radiator so you can easily move it around if needs be.
 
I did look at external but Really want to stay away to keep things as clean as possible.

the 60mm Radiator i am looking at can be mounted at the front if I remove 2 x HDD bays and leaves around a 10mm gap at the top for air flow.

I do want to OC but normally only to around 4.2-4.4ghz.

I tried to mount a super slim rad above the CPU but it just hangs too low and makes it impossible to tube the conections.

Thanks again for all the help

Craig
 
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