Radiators in Akasa Eclipse

Burki · 18 Sep 2006 at 23:10

I think I've started to get somewhere with my custom water kit. Planned spec so far is:
Reservoir: Alphacool Repack-cooling slot
Pump: Swiftech MCP655 (from good ol’ OcUK)
CPU block: Swiftech Apogee (OcUK again)
Tubing: ½” Tygon
I'm going to get distilled water and coolant conditioner from Halfords (see, I read at least some of the watercooling sticky)

Now i need some advice on the rads...
I have an Akasa Eclipse 62 case and, ideally would be able to put the rad inside.
Has anyone fitted a double radiator into an Eclipse?
Is there likely to be any cooling gain/loss if I put two single rads in sequence but in different locations?

Any suggestions welcomed

Lan · 18 Sep 2006 at 23:17

that depends entirely on the rads ure using thermochill rads are the best to have as they have less water restriction than other brands even with two rads in one loop

EDIT: and they provide the best temps

Burki · 18 Sep 2006 at 23:32

Lan said:
that depends entirely on the rads ure using thermochill rads are the best to have as they have less water restriction than other brands even with two rads in one loop

EDIT: and they provide the best temps

Ok...so let's assume I went for Thermochill rads, am I right in saying that 1xdouble rad is still more efficient than 2xsingle rads?

Klytus · 18 Sep 2006 at 23:38

Burki said:
I have an Akasa Eclipse 62 case and, ideally would be able to put the rad inside.
Has anyone fitted a double radiator into an Eclipse?

I installed a Thermochill PA 120.2 into the bottom of my Eclipse 62 but at the cost of PCI slots on my mobo:-

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7852378#post7852378

If you have a couple of 5-1/4" drive bays spare (I don't) you could fit it at the top of the case.

Lan · 18 Sep 2006 at 23:44

Burki said:
Ok...so let's assume I went for Thermochill rads, am I right in saying that 1xdouble rad is still more efficient than 2xsingle rads?

yep your right

Burki · 19 Sep 2006 at 00:01

delbuenno said:
I installed a Thermochill PA 120.2 into the bottom of my Eclipse 62 but at the cost of PCI slots on my mobo:-

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7852378#post7852378

If you have a couple of 5-1/4" drive bays spare (I don't) you could fit it at the top of the case.

I don't have the spare bays and i want to use the very top 5-1/4 bay to install the res.
Your mod images look very helpful - thanks for the link!