Prodigy

[mp4-25]

What would be the best radiator set up to cool 1 GOU and 1 CPU in a prodigy MITX?

[Jogostar]

1x 240 and 1x120.

(if tha is possible, lol) otherwise 1x 240 or 2x 120 is good.

[FloRolf]

You could put 2x240 in the prodigy so that would be optimal! check singualrity computers build log out!

[Aoleus]

There are a lot of variables involved here, which in include things like: How much modding you're comfortable with, how much you're overclocking, which GPU you're using (length and heat output are the primary concerns), what kind of pump and res are you using, how many 2.5" and/or 3.5" drives, and whether you're trying to fit in an optical drive or bay device.

 

For me, the solution I've designed, and hope to finish in the near future(been stuck waiting on a perpetually out of stock GPU block) was: 1 120x30mm rad (Rear w/ External Fan), 1 240x45mm rad (Top w/ External Fans), and 1 140x45mm rad (Front w/ Internal Fan)

 

Ideal? No, but it worked with my lack of tools and living in an apartment with no decent workspace.

 

I could have gone with a 180 or 200mm rad in front, but would have had to mount the fan or rad outside the case and cut up the front panel to avoid clearance issues with my R9 290. 

A 140x30mm could work in the back, I was just worried about having enough clearance for the backplate on the 290, as it's tight between the card and the rad's end tank. Or the rad could have gone outside, and I would have had to cut holes for fittings.

I could have gone with 2 240mm rads, but that requires more modding and blocks part of the rear fan mount.

 

There are numerous options, and it all pretty much comes down to how much work you're willing to invest.

[warmmilk]

a single 240 would work if you're willing to run the fans at a bit higher rpms.  if you can also fit a 140 in the front (or 180 or 200 if space permits) then that will easily cool the system.

[mp4-25]

There are a lot of variables involved here, which in include things like: How much modding you're comfortable with, how much you're overclocking, which GPU you're using (length and heat output are the primary concerns), what kind of pump and res are you using, how many 2.5" and/or 3.5" drives, and whether you're trying to fit in an optical drive or bay device.

 

For me, the solution I've designed, and hope to finish in the near future(been stuck waiting on a perpetually out of stock GPU block) was: 1 120x30mm rad (Rear w/ External Fan), 1 240x45mm rad (Top w/ External Fans), and 1 140x45mm rad (Front w/ Internal Fan)

 

Ideal? No, but it worked with my lack of tools and living in an apartment with no decent workspace.

 

I could have gone with a 180 or 200mm rad in front, but would have had to mount the fan or rad outside the case and cut up the front panel to avoid clearance issues with my R9 290. 

A 140x30mm could work in the back, I was just worried about having enough clearance for the backplate on the 290, as it's tight between the card and the rad's end tank. Or the rad could have gone outside, and I would have had to cut holes for fittings.

I could have gone with 2 240mm rads, but that requires more modding and blocks part of the rear fan mount.

 

There are numerous options, and it all pretty much comes down to how much work you're willing to invest.

I would rather not have to mod the case in any way, the gpu with block will be 20cm long and was planning on using this kit http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/XSPC-RayStorm-750-EX240-V4-Pump-WaterCooling-Kit_39365.html with a diffrent pump and res, what one would you suggest? and also some more rads.

[Aoleus]

If your graphics card is only 20cm, you won't have the clearance issues with a big (180 or 200mm) front mounted rad. My 290 left me with about 60mm of space, which wouldn't have worked with a 45mm rad and 32mm fan.

 

I can't promise anything, but what I would try is just the 240mm rad up top with a front mounted 180mm rad. Chances are you'll have to arrange the radiators in such a way that the rear fan mount will be blocked, but you should have plenty of rad space for your build.

 

As for the pump/res, I went with the Tube Res with DDC pump combo listed below. I can't comment on how well it works since I haven't completed my loop yet, but everything I've read says it should be fine.

 

Pump/Res:

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/EK-Water-Blocks-EK-DDC-X-RES-140-incl-32-PWM-DDC_42168.html

 

Rad:

http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/Alphacool-NexXxoS-XT45-Full-Copper-180mm-Single_37060.html