Is thicker rad always better?

[Trail Mixorz]

I have a ton of space in the front of my computer for a thick ass 240mm rad. Is thicker always better when dealing with radiators? Would I need faster running fans on it?

[The_Strict_Nein]

I have a ton of space in the front of my computer for a thick ass 240mm rad. Is thicker always better when dealing with radiators? Would I need faster running fans on it?

 

Thicker rads can have lesser FPI (fins per inch), so less resistance, which means your fans can run slower and quieter, while still providing the same if not greater surface area for cooling.

 

In short, if you can fit a 240mm Monsta in the front, do it.

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with a thicker radiator the primary concern would be the increased space needed with minimal performance boost, you should see a better performance boost with surface area. as for the fans it might be a little harder to push air through a thicker radiator but a larger deciding factor in the amount of air getting though would be the fin density

[Aniallation]

I have a ton of space in the front of my computer for a thick ass 240mm rad. Is thicker always better when dealing with radiators? Would I need faster running fans on it?

In terms of better cooling compared to thin rads, of course. 

[Trail Mixorz]

Thicker rads can have lesser FPI (fins per inch), so less resistance, which means your fans can run slower and quieter, while still providing the same if not greater surface area for cooling.

 

In short, if you can fit a 240mm Monsta in the front, do it.

Yeah that actually was what I was asking haha. I saw the Monsta 240mm and thought that must be good haha thanks.

[The_Strict_Nein]

Yeah that actually was what I was asking haha. I saw the Monsta 240mm and thought that must be good haha thanks.

 

I'd still make sure you have a decent static pressure fan, something like a Noctua or Gentle Typhoon

[Trail Mixorz]

I'd still make sure you have a decent static pressure fan, something like a Noctua or Gentle Typhoon

Yeah i already have 2 Scythe GTs I'm gonna use

[Shaqo_Wyn]

I have a ton of space in the front of my computer for a thick ass 240mm rad. Is thicker always better when dealing with radiators? Would I need faster running fans on it?

Up to a point, going past 60-65mm isn't worth it IMO. Thicker rads tend to have lower fpi and up to 60-65mm you can still do just push or pull with some good static pressure optimized fans. They're not always better. They're just the most flexible. Say a 60mm thick Alphacool (UT60) performs great at low rpm and amazing at high rpm but the 30mm thick Alphacool (ST30) is also low fpi and it performs just as well as the UT60 up to 1400 rpm.