How many radiators do I need?

[wirelessnet2]

Lol I know this question is so overused. But... I want to watercool a i7-6700k and a GTX 970 (reference). I know for sure I will put a 360mm radiator (Im thinking the EK- Coolstream SE 360 Triple Slim) in the front of a NZXT H440. Do you think I need to add another 240mm radiator in the top of the case? I dont overclock too much, but I would like nice temps (below 65 degrees C) and fairly silent operation. Also- Anyone know of a good pump/res combo to use in the NZXT H440? I've looked around a bit without too much success...

[ThatOneRussian]

you want two 120mm squared per oc part

[W-L]

Lol I know this question is so overused. But... I want to watercool a i7-6700k and a GTX 970 (reference). I know for sure I will put a 360mm radiator (Im thinking the EK- Coolstream SE 360 Triple Slim) in the front of a NZXT H440. Do you think I need to add another 240mm radiator in the top of the case? I dont overclock too much, but I would like nice temps (below 65 degrees C) and fairly silent operation. Also- Anyone know of a good pump/res combo to use in the NZXT H440? I've looked around a bit without too much success...

 

A 360mm rad would give fairly good cooling for both a CPU GPU combo if you want to do really heavy overclocks then adding a 240mm isn't ever a bad idea but is more than needed. As for a good pump res unit this one from EKWB is pretty nice with the D5 pump:

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xres-100-revo-d5-pwm-incl-pump

[wirelessnet2]

A 360mm rad would give fairly good cooling for both a CPU GPU combo if you want to do really heavy overclocks then adding a 240mm isn't ever a bad idea but is more than needed. As for a good pump res unit this one from EKWB is pretty nice with the D5 pump:

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xres-100-revo-d5-pwm-incl-pump

Ive looked at that pump before. What Im concerned about is where it will fit. It looks like it would fit in the front of a NZXT H440... But thanks. I'll add another radiator if the temps get too high.

[W-L]

Ive looked at that pump before. What Im concerned about is where it will fit. It looks like it would fit in the front of a NZXT H440... But thanks. I'll add another radiator if the temps get too high.

 

It shouldn't be a problem is the drive trays are removed and secured to that plate or the front rad with a mounting adapter. If you do have some troubles and need a super small res something like this will do:

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xres-100-ddc-mx-3-2-pwm-incl-pump-1

 

Alternatively you can always side mount theses pump res units ontop of the PSU cover/area.

[wirelessnet2]

It shouldn't be a problem is the drive trays are removed and secured to that plate or the front rad with a mounting adapter. If you do have some troubles and need a super small res something like this will do:

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xres-100-ddc-mx-3-2-pwm-incl-pump-1

 

Alternatively you can always side mount theses pump res units ontop of the PSU cover/area.

Thanks so much. You just gave me the reassurance I needed

[airdeano]

to be honest, using the h440,  the 360 should be in the front intake and the

240x 30 in the roof. to keep a balance of airflow in the case, not using the triple

fans in the front can develop a negative pressure scenario. plus you'd want to

take advantage of the space by using a thicker radiator x45 or x60mm thick.

this way you can use low rpm fans and control the temperatures better.

[wirelessnet2]

to be honest, using the h440,  the 360 should be in the front intake and the

240x 30 in the roof. to keep a balance of airflow in the case, not using the triple

fans in the front can develop a negative pressure scenario. plus you'd want to

take advantage of the space by using a thicker radiator x45 or x60mm thick.

this way you can use low rpm fans and control the temperatures better.

I was planning to do exactly that. I'm using a slim 360 because I'm not completely sure if a pump/res combo will fit right in front of the front radiator but still remain invisible from the window. If I can use a 45mm radiator I definately will. Do you know if I could fit that EK D5 pump/res combo in the front of the case with a 45mm radiator?

Thanks

[airdeano]

ok,

the front intake area, to the end of the HDD upright is 145mm.

so not really, to keep all the items out of sight (window view).

d5 is 80mm thick, pump mounting estimate 25mm, fans are 25mm thick and thats

130mm without a radiator installed.

you'd install the d5 in the lower portion (under the PSU cover) and use a divorced

reservoir.

 

so reclac the recovered space from the d5 gives us 45 or 60mm rad thickness to use.

[wirelessnet2]

ok,

the front intake area, to the end of the HDD upright is 145mm.

so not really, to keep all the items out of sight (window view).

d5 is 80mm thick, pump mounting estimate 25mm, fans are 25mm thick and thats

130mm without a radiator installed.

you'd install the d5 in the lower portion (under the PSU cover) and use a divorced

reservoir.

 

 

so reclac the recovered space from the d5 gives us 45 or 60mm rad thickness to use.

So you're saying I should put a D5 pump in the basement of the case, and put the res somewhere else in the case? I'm not sure what res to get then... . Is that your build? It looks nice

[airdeano]

yes, to make it all fit behind the HDD support, have comfortable temps and quiet

build. naw, not mine.. i've blown my h440 for the define s now.

[wirelessnet2]

yes, to make it all fit behind the HDD support, have comfortable temps and quiet

build. naw, not mine.. i've blown my h440 for the define s now.

I sent you a PM... Could you check it out? Thanks