Rads 120.3?
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Thermochill PA 120.3 or TFC 120.3 - from what I've read the PA was very slightly better at very low fan speed, and the TFC radiators level at slightly higher rpm fan speed (800rpm ish?). Can't remember where I saw the comparison though, and numbers may be slightly off. They're quite thick radiators.
that'll change tho, once they finalise & release the PA-140.3, presuming you've got a case big enough to accomodate the thing in the first place.
I bought an XPSC rad recently for a build, i took the opportunity to try it in my own rig first (cpu+gpu loop) replacing my existing feser.
I was very impressed with the XPSC RX360 rad, there was certainly no discernable difference in temperature between the two rads (perhaps 1-2c if that, i didn't notice any change at all).
That was using 1000rpm sharkoon fans. If the RX360 had come out sooner, i'd have saved the money and gone for that over the feser any day.
I was very impressed with the XPSC RX360 rad, there was certainly no discernable difference in temperature between the two rads (perhaps 1-2c if that, i didn't notice any change at all).
That was using 1000rpm sharkoon fans. If the RX360 had come out sooner, i'd have saved the money and gone for that over the feser any day.
lets face it other companys have caught up with thermochill now (thats why they are releasing the 140 RADs)
The main thing to remeber when buying a RAD some work better in push than pull, high or low fan speeds so choose one for the application you want.
The main thing to remeber when buying a RAD some work better in push than pull, high or low fan speeds so choose one for the application you want.
A starter for 10. Swiftech MCR320, ThermoChill PA120.3, XSPC RX360
http://www.skinneelabs.com/Radiators/Triples-Compared-main.html
http://www.skinneelabs.com/Radiators/Triples-Compared-main.html
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well I'm after one for 500rpm in push+pull mode.
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I have the Swiftech MCR320.. Not had any problems. Mind you, they're only as good as the fans you attach.
500rpm is very slow. Even in push pull you may need 2 360 rads if you hope to maintain this speed. It's unlikely but you may may get away with using some thicker 38mm fans.
I ended up using the slow, quiet Nexus fans. Iirc they are Yate Loons by anther name. They are also cheap as chips. At 900rpm you are more likely to hear the sound of the air across the rad fins than you are any noise these fans make. A possible exception is pwm noise but that's down to your controller.
Edit: PA120.3 btw. Sometimes two in the summer
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Planning 2 or 4.
1 for each component. Just depends If I want to make the case huge for triple sli/x-fire.
Silent is more imprortant than over clocking, but still planning on a bit of overclocking.
Not buying yet, I just need to make sure when I build teh case I get all the holes in the correct place.
Excellent plan
Now the problem may be finding fans that can run as slow as 500rpm
These
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-012-SY&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=4
But they are a bit on the pricey side than a competitor.
You appear to have things well sorted. If it were me I'd double check their suitability for use with rads, push pull should help but some case fans are only good for blowing into open space. I would also pick a fan that did 500rpm at 7v, or whatever convenient minimum voltage you're targeting, but went up to XXX rmp at 12v. It gives you a lot more flexibility not just for over clocking but also for summer/winter ambient temps.
Anyway, I look forward to seeing the final result
Anyway, I look forward to seeing the final result
How would I find out if teh fans are suitable?
It's going to be a while probably be couple of months for the case and then a year or so for the components. Although I will be sticking my old system in there, in the mean time.
Here's teh case thread
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17971098
Although I think I'm going to change the position of the rads to the side panel and make the case wider but shorter and lower.
As the case is going to sit on the desk with the side panel facing forward. As I'm fed up of not having any leg room with case and printer on the floor.
Find a more specialist forum and ask around. I like xtremesystems but it may be Monday before it's back up and running.
Full case build, nice if a little ambitious for me. Tall and skinny, I approve
You may like this idea. My latest project, two PA120.3s + six fans in a space less than 200mm X 230mm. I've no idea how well it will work
. Free for personal use of course.
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Intresting Idea ecat - I guess all the fans are either pushing air into the void (out the rads) or sucking air out of it (in through the rads).
Looks like a 'boxer' engine block
Try a V6 next (with just the three top fans)
Looks like a 'boxer' engine block
Try a V6 next (with just the three top fans)
Intresting Idea ecat - I guess all the fans are either pushing air into the void (out the rads) or sucking air out of it (in through the rads).
Looks like a 'boxer' engine block
Try a V6 next (with just the three top fans)
Thank you. Going off topic:
Following the current trends in product naming I call it the 200wPA.3TriFanx2
All fans pulling in my case.
The basic version has a flat central baffle plate to avoid the problem of a fan or fans pulling air straight through the opposite fans.
If I get adventurous the active version uses 'Advanced Microprocessor Control', aka a £3 pic to dynamically balance the fan speeds, oh yes
Perhaps the most interesting option is to use a profiled central baffle, something like this :
... seal the ends, add some fittings and presto you have a combined reservoir
There may even be room for a DDC .</offtopic>
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