Simple questions rads vs flow

Richard Donaldson · 31 May 2020 at 00:46

Question:

In a stable system, of say idle temps of 20 over room temp. Which would yield a better decrease in temp : A bigger radiator with an extra fan, or a better pump with a increase flow rate.

i.e. if F(Flowrate) +R(Radsize) = D(delta over room)

would D be greater in :
(F+1) + R = D
or
F + (R+1) = D?

Richard Donaldson · 31 May 2020 at 23:49

Thanks Guys - will try fans pushing instead of pulling first but then might be time for new rad!

Richard Donaldson · 1 Jun 2020 at 14:19

I'll give push push it a go - I've got a couple of extra fans (perhaps not the screws though....) Not sure there is enough clearance at the top of my case (h500p cool master) though.

Richard Donaldson · 1 Jun 2020 at 21:20

lol good point. Push Push wouldnt be the best ... I've had it about two years but its the white one with the mesh front so not the original. Its a two fan rad, and I think I might be able to get push pull on one side, possibly both if I can find a 90 degree rgb cable..

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