Up-to-date radiator comparisons? (View 71 build)

[Kitsan]

I have 2x white XSPC AX360 ready to go into my new View 71 case but I decided to go with a black PC case instead so I am going to either attempt to exchange or sell them.

I was going to swap them for EK Coolstream XE360 radiators but I was wondering if there is any up-to-date comparisons as im conscious the XE360 has been out for about 3-4 years now and I want to make sure I am spending my money wisely..? (Well as wisely as you can when watercooling a PC anyway!)

 

[kindai]

Hardware labs nemesis is still the best around AFAIK.

 

[andy_mk3]

Hardware labs nemesis is still the best around AFAIK.

Yeah definitely some of the best. I went with them for my build around 6 months ago and they perform really well and I was very happy with the build quality

 

[Kitsan]

So thats the Nemesis GTR 360?

EDIT: Seems like the GTR only has 2 ports which is a bit of a negative in comparison to the XE

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

Just finished my build
Highly recommend any make of x flow/Cross flow rads with multiple ports both ends
Makes a much tidier build in one end of rad out the other end cuts down on long tubing runs

 

[Kitsan]

Just finished my build
Highly recommend any make of x flow/Cross flow rads with multiple ports both ends
Makes a much tidier build in one end of rad out the other end cuts down on long tubing runs

What cpu/gpu overclock do you have and what is your radiators/loop spec please?

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

What cpu/gpu overclock do you have and what is your radiators/loop spec please?

Not over clocked cpu as still figuring out how the 3900x works as it's way different to Intel cpus
Gtx1070 is over clocked to stay at 2ghz boost
2 x pumps ~gives redundancy in case of pump failure
1 x 45mm thick 240mm rad
2 x 35mm thick 360mn rads x flow
More radiator than needed I know but the enthoo luxe 2 looked kind of empty with two rads lol

 

[Kitsan]

I think I like the XT45 the most so far as it's available in cross flow configuration, very even with the HWL GTX though

Is there anything good/bad to say about Corsair radiators?

 

[andy_mk3]

The corsair Se isn't supposed to be all that great. The others are up there though.

 

[MikeTimbers]

I agree on the CrossFlow comment. Let the radiator move the water from one area of the case to another and remove as much tubing as possible

 

[andy_mk3]

I actually really like the tubing on mine though

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[MikeTimbers]

Nice. But tubing reduces flowrates and doesn't aid in cooling so while it undoubtedly looks very pretty sometimes, it's not overly efficient compared to using the radiators to move the water from point to point.