Watercooling Question?

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 16:04

Hi, Would a Single 120mm Rad be able to handle the following:

E6300 @ 3.4Ghz 1.315v
X1800XT 256Mb

Thanks a lot, Ben

pegasus1 · 25 May 2007 at 17:54

BEn_2600+ said:
Hi, Would a Single 120mm Rad be able to handle the following:

E6300 @ 3.4Ghz 1.315v

X1800XT 256Mb

Thanks a lot, Ben

I doubt it, the 1800xt chucks out a fair bit of heat, depends on the rest of the equipment but i think it would struggle to get rid of the heat, id say go with a double.

Jokester · 25 May 2007 at 17:57

Yes. It won't give you amazing temperatures but it'll be better than air.

Jokester

topgun06 · 25 May 2007 at 18:14

Yes id advise on getting a dual 120mm RAD. Mine is doing a good job of keeping my two 7800GTs and my e6600 cool.

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 19:01

Would two Single 120s be as effective as a Dual 120? Just wondering as itll mean less modding of my case

Thanks, Ben

Jokester · 25 May 2007 at 19:04

Yes, pretty much, they'll be slightly more restrictive flow wise but it shouldn't make that much of a difference.

Jokester

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 19:09

Thanks a lot Jokester, Topgun and Pegasus, Youve all helped me greatly, I really apreciate your help

Thanks.

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 19:18

Does anyone know if Flow 120 Rads are any good, seen them for sale very cheap, so just wondering?

Thanks, Ben

topgun06 · 25 May 2007 at 19:21

BEn_2600+ said:
Does anyone know if Flow 120 Rads are any good, seen them for sale very cheap, so just wondering?

Thanks, Ben

I'm unsure on that make.

However, i do know that these...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-000-TO&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=193
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-001-TO&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=193
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-002-TO&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=193

...are very good

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 19:23

Why is a Dual 120 £2 dearer than a single??? Might aswell get a dual, as 2 singles would be £80odd :eek:

Just need to work out where i can put it in my V1000 with no/little modification

WJA96 · 25 May 2007 at 19:29

BEn_2600+ said:
Does anyone know if Flow 120 Rads are any good, seen them for sale very cheap, so just wondering?

Thanks, Ben

Flow are fine. Not thermochill, but very good for the money.

topgun06 · 25 May 2007 at 19:37

BEn_2600+ said:
Why is a Dual 120 £2 dearer than a single??? Might aswell get a dual, as 2 singles would be £80odd Just need to work out where i can put it in my V1000 with no/little modification

Yes, but then with a dual 120mm there is the problem of fitting it.

This picture taken from the watercooling case gallery shows how a single 120mm rad can be fitted.

You could fit a dual RAD to the top of the case like this triple RAD, but this involves modding...

ORRR... as a last option, you could mount it to the back of the case using the 120mm rear exhaust somehow. Doing this might block some of the PCI slots though...

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 19:47

How much difference is there between Thermochill HE and PA?

Thanks, ben

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 19:48

Thanks for the pics topgun, I dont know which way ill mount it, the images have helped tho Thanks a lot

topgun06 · 25 May 2007 at 19:56

BEn_2600+ said:
How much difference is there between Thermochill HE and PA?

If i remember right, i think the HEs are discontinued.

BEn_2600+ said:
Thanks for the pics topgun, I dont know which way ill mount it, the images have helped tho Thanks a lot

Yeah, pics helped me a lot when i decided to watercool. Take a look at the watercooling case gallery.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17305236&highlight=watercooling+case

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 20:05

topgun06 said:
If i remember right, i think the HEs are discontinued.

Yeah, pics helped me a lot when i decided to watercool. Take a look at the watercooling case gallery.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17305236&highlight=watercooling+case

Thanks for the Link! Ill have a look at every rig in there tonight, Ive seen a HE in MM so was wondering if HE are any good compared to PA

Thanks

Jokester · 25 May 2007 at 20:07

The PA is better in every respect compared to the HE. The HE only equals the performance if you're using high flow fans.

Jokester

topgun06 · 25 May 2007 at 20:12

Jokester said:
The PA is better in every respect compared to the HE. The HE only equals the performance if you're using high flow fans.

Now i know the true difference

Yes, the gallery was very helpful when deciding where to place things, what to buy etc.

BEn_2600+ · 25 May 2007 at 20:12

I really want a Thermochill PA Rad now, but there a bit expensive

How Much difference would i be looking at If I used a HE instead of PA with Sharkoon 1000rpm or Scythe 1200rpm fans?

Sorry for all the questions its my first time going watercooling so I want to get it right

Thanks, Ben

topgun06 · 25 May 2007 at 20:15

On the Thermochill website it says HE RADs are optimized for fans above 100cfm, whereas the PA RADs are for sub 100cfm fans.

Taken from the Thermochill website:
"The PA Series boasts from 10-40% better performance over the HE Series."