Does the XSPC Razor R9 290X Waterblock need a radiator?

[PlayerXp3]

Dear users of the forum,

 

So I am going to buy an r9 290x from XFX because of the helix ram but it has the stock cooler. My friend told me to get a water-cooling block as it is more efficient at cooling, so I searched and I came across the XSPC Razor R9 290X waterblock alongisde its backplate. Now my friend claims that you don't need a radiator as this an all-in-one solution, but all the rigs I've seen with water-cooled graphics cards have radiators. So I hope the browsers/users of the water-cooling section can help me out. (Btw I have a case which can support up to a 2x120mm radiator)

 

Thanks for the help

[Anthony10]

facepalm

yes you need a radiator, 120mm atleast preferabbly 240mm, and a pump, a reservoir, fittings, tubing, and coolant. Just get an air cooler unless you have $500 to waste and you love watercooling.

your friend is an idiot btw, stop getting advice from him.

edit: I would recommend the MSI twin frozr r9 290x or gigabyte windforce version, they are the best coolers for the r9 290x

[ERSCreeper]

Yes it does need a radiator... Why would you buy the 290X over the 290?

[FloRolf]

where does your friend thinks the heat goes? Magically dissapears? lol.

 

Just get a decent air cooler (not the xfx) and only the non-x 290. As mentioned before, Twin Frozr, Windforce, DCU2 etc.

[airdeano]

the XSPC r9290/290x water block is just that a block only. you'll also need a

radiator, pump, tubing, reservoir would be nice.

 

you friend is so fired!

[nj4ck]

well, I guess technically your "loop" could be "bathroom tap> gpu > out the window", but I'd strongly recommend getting a radiator, a pump, and a reservoir in there.

[Tuyet05]

Its a volcano... u need a rad to tame it of course