The best single rad setup?

Phixsator · 16 Apr 2013 at 00:19

So im looking to watercool my fx-8350 and was looking for a closed loop with a single rad(120/140) similar to Corsairs H60. Now which is the very best when it comes to Performance and reliability?

And on the side, i would also need some thermal paste. Ive been using AC5 in the past but ive heard there is something much better around these days, just cant remember the name of it.

Ty in advance

Kaktus69 · 16 Apr 2013 at 00:32

Coollaboratory Liquid Pro or Ultra is the best, bit mucky to work with though.

SirConfused · 16 Apr 2013 at 01:29

Not sure about how the AIO loops compare against each other but there's an excellent review/comparison of a load of TIM's from stulid on this very forum: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18416533

ussie · 16 Apr 2013 at 01:56

I used to use AC5, then i tried quite a few different ones. Went with IC diamond 24 and I love it.

Im usign the kraken x60 AIO

Zeed · 16 Apr 2013 at 08:31

Coollaboratory Liquid Pro got me -3c over AC5

Phixsator · 16 Apr 2013 at 10:27

Thank you all so fare

ill have a look.

stuie · 16 Apr 2013 at 10:39

What case are you putting this in? Id be looking at one of the ocuk tech lab bundles over a closed loop

Phixsator · 16 Apr 2013 at 11:14

its going to be used in an open bench setup. im not one for closed cases ever since i got my antec skeleton(which im not using anymore)

stuie · 16 Apr 2013 at 11:51

Id be looking at one of the 1080/1260 rads phobya do with some slow large fans a nice rad stand would look great stood upright next to an open case on a desk. A 1260 with 8 200 fans for push pull could probably cool the sun lol

Phixsator · 16 Apr 2013 at 12:20

stuie said:
Id be looking at one of the 1080/1260 rads phobya do with some slow large fans a nice rad stand would look great stood upright next to an open case on a desk. A 1260 with 8 200 fans for push pull could probably cool the sun lol

Im not interested in building the setup myself. Im looking for a done and ready closed loop setup using a single rad(120/140). I dont have the time or energy to do a proper water loop myself (part being that im not that experienced in this specific area)

SirConfused · 16 Apr 2013 at 13:35

Phixsator said:
Im not interested in building the setup myself. Im looking for a done and ready closed loop setup using a single rad(120/140). I dont have the time or energy to do a proper water loop myself (part being that im not that experienced in this specific area)

I don't think experience really comes into it imo. I'm in the middle of a build today and i've never done it before. There's so much material to read and guides/advice from people who have already made the mistakes it's getting pretty close to idiot proof these days. Obviously I haven't filled anything yet so karma is going to destroy my pc for this but it's well worth considering if you can spare most of a single day for the setup.

scotsdragon · 19 Apr 2013 at 13:09

Its like most things in life dont be scraed tio have a bash (while being carefull)

SirConfused · 19 Apr 2013 at 16:41

To update, no leaks and nothing exploded. It worked perfectly first time

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