Will PA120.3 be enough?

domyboy · 28 Aug 2008 at 23:19

Hi Guys, thinking of getting a 4870x2 and watercooling it in my loop, but im not sure if a PA120.3 will be able to kool a heavy clocked cpu, northbridge and two gpu?

Any ideas?

Cheers Dom

matt100 · 28 Aug 2008 at 23:24

yes it will definitely handle it, you might just have to have the fans on to a point where they're audible.

I have a PA120.3 with my 8800GTX, NB, SB, Mosfets and RAM in one loop (got the CPU on its own in another 120.3) and both loops are passive, no fans. So I can't see why with moderate fans you couldn't have the load you suggested.

Even gaming you are unlikely to manage 100% load on it all anyway.

If you're concerned try and get your fan arrangement to push/pull (ie fans on both sides) that really will seal the fact it will cope.

Pilky01 · 28 Aug 2008 at 23:24

I think it should do providing you have a powerfull pump.

domyboy · 28 Aug 2008 at 23:26

Cheers Lads

only thing now is the price of the EK 4870x2 waterblock :mad:

domyboy · 28 Aug 2008 at 23:34

Come to think of it, has anyy 4870x2 waterblocks been released?

Greebo · 29 Aug 2008 at 17:27

Just put two gpu water blocks on it and some ramsinks. Much cheaper although not as neat and more hassle.

1kiwi · 29 Aug 2008 at 17:38

Greebo said:
Just put two gpu water blocks on it and some ramsinks. Much cheaper although not as neat and more hassle.

Mate, i recently did this and reported back on that other forum we both frequent

- and it didn't go down well. Whilst my GPU is nice and cool at around 40 degrees full load, my ram gets upwards of 120 degrees :eek:

I'm currently looking for a full cover.

RE: OP, i would separate them out if your going for maxium performance. I speced out a PA120.2, DDC12v GPU loop for £100 second hand