Phobya Rads

NoNameNoNumber · 26 Apr 2015 at 09:53

Not much is ever said about Phobya around here... Perhaps because its not available from OCUK? I've been running 2 of their G-Changer 240 rads for a while now (thick rads with low fpi) with absolutely no issues but now I'm looking at a new build I thought I'd ask about the general thoughts here before I drop £200 on 2 480s from them...

I did look at the Monsta rads bud I remember reading all sorts of horror stories a while ago... Have they got any better? Are they worth the £30 odd more than the Phobya's?

Thoughts appreciated!

vsg28 · 26 Apr 2015 at 14:27

What timing, my review might help you out here: http://thermalbench.com/2015/04/23/phobya-g-changer-480-v-2-radiator/

Essentially, the main Phobya rads are pretty similar to the Alphacool ones with a rebranding being it.

BRIGGBOY81 · 27 Apr 2015 at 13:03

I am currently running 2 360 g-changer v2s and can highly recommend them.

pastymuncher · 27 Apr 2015 at 13:28

The Coolgate rads are also very good. I have a CG360 and a G2 360 and they are very good quality and come with a assortment of screws, blanking plugs plus rubber gaskets for the fans. Performance is excellent with the CG360 outperforming the Thermochill PA120.3 with fan's of 1000rpm and under. The CG480 is also on this week only at the moment.

andybird123 · 27 Apr 2015 at 13:36

I've got a phobya 1280 and it is an awesome piece of kit and it's given me no issues

NoNameNoNumber · 27 Apr 2015 at 17:18

Briiliant info guys. I think tbh the Coolgate rads will get my money... Never heard of them before but a quick google suggests they're pretty good and for £81 ea. I can't complain!

pastymuncher · 27 Apr 2015 at 19:05

Coolgate are the performance arm of Magicool. For the prices they are hard to beat and they always do well in reviews. The extra's such as the fan gaskets are a nice touch too.

vsg28 · 28 Apr 2015 at 02:48

Lol Pasty, that post in the other thread on commission is hitting hard in here too

Bluntwrapped · 28 Apr 2015 at 08:41

Using a Phobya 400mm here with two Silverstone AP181's. Absolute monster of a rad, keeps my 3770K and GTX 980 nice and cool :cool:

Seems to compare quite well to having two 360's. The only downside is having to mount it externally as it's far to big to fit inside most cases.

pastymuncher · 28 Apr 2015 at 08:59

vsg28 said:
Lol Pasty, that post in the other thread on commission is hitting hard in here too

Wish I did get commission on stuff I recommend. I just really like them. For the price and the accessories you get they are hard to beat. My G2 replaced my Thermochill PA120.3 and the build quality is better too.

vsg28 · 28 Apr 2015 at 09:26

Fair enough, I have heard good things about them in general from Stren (XtremeRigs.net) also.

NoNameNoNumber · 28 Apr 2015 at 16:59

I've ordered two CG480's... Not sure how the bottom one fits in an enthoo but the manual assures me it will...

NoNameNoNumber · 29 Apr 2015 at 21:12

Good god they're big! And more surprisingly the Enthoo swallows them both up!

pastymuncher · 30 Apr 2015 at 09:31

That must be a beast of a case. Where have you put them, bottom and top?

NoNameNoNumber · 1 May 2015 at 07:27

Yeah top and bottom, I'll grab a picture tonight.

OLDPHART · 1 May 2015 at 18:53

Bluntwrapped said:
Using a Phobya 400mm here with two Silverstone AP181's. Absolute monster of a rad, keeps my 3770K and GTX 980 nice and cool

Seems to compare quite well to having two 360's. The only downside is having to mount it externally as it's far to big to fit inside most cases.

Using a Phobya 560mm Rad here as far as l'm concerned mounting a rad externally pays dividends no downsides, easier to build and service, better temps and cheaper all round.