Thick rad with gen4 pump vs thin rad with gen5 pump

[Deathwail]

Hi all,

As title mentiones, I'm looking to upgrade my CPU cooler.
I've found in a similar price range a 120mm AIO with gen4 pump and 45mm thick radiator / a 120mm AIO with gen5 pump but with 27.5mm thick radiator.
By reading a lot of Asetek reviews about generational improvements it seems biggest leap was indeed gen4 to gen5 and that's a increase in flowrate of about 25-30% depending on the model.

I'm looking on a opinion or even, a preference in this matter.
I understand that fans are important as well, but considering that I'd replace the default fans that come with them and install the Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM I don't believe it's worth mentioning.

Cooling a I7 8700k overclocked to 4.4 GHz - Currently having a EVGA CLC 120MM and temps are ok - Gaming at max 68 and stress test max 85. 
But that EVGA CLC will be going on my 1080ti with a G12 bracket.

Thank you for your feedback and opinions.

[WoodenMarker]

The thicker rad would probably perform better.

Which coolers are you looking at?

 

Moved to Liquid and Exotic Cooling.

[Deathwail]

Hey Wooden,

I`m looking at my EVGA CLC 120mm vs https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk-tech-labs-120mm-kraken-extreme-vga-cooling-upgrade-bundle-standard-black-shroud-bu-083-tl.html 

As I need the G12 as well, I can't find another AIO this thick unless considering Corsair H80i V2 but that's really so expensive, and I don't plan to use the fans it comes with.

Thanks

[WoodenMarker]

11 minutes ago, Deathwail said:

EVGA CLC 120mm vs https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk-tech-labs-120mm-kraken-extreme-vga-cooling-upgrade-bundle-standard-black-shroud-bu-083-tl.html 

It'd be better than the CLC 120. The 570LC is basically a fanless Water 2.0 Pro. It should perform similarly to an H80i V2 with a pair of NF-A12x25's. With a single fan, it'd probably be similar to an H80 if not slightly worse.

https://www.bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/cooling/thermaltake-water-2-0-performer-pro-reviews/2/

https://www.gamezoom.net/artikel/Thermaltake_Water_2_0_Pro_Test_Review_Exklusiv_-26019-2

https://www.clubedohardware.com.br/artigos/refrigeração/teste-do-sistema-de-refrigeração-líquida-thermaltake-water2-0-pro-r35980/?nbcpage=6

https://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/thermaltake_water20_performer_pro/4.htm

[Deathwail]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

It'd be better than the CLC 120. The 570LC is basically a fanless Water 2.0 Pro. It should perform similarly to an H80i V2 with a pair of NF-A12x25's. With a single fan, it'd probably be similar to an H80 if not slightly worse.

https://www.bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/cooling/thermaltake-water-2-0-performer-pro-reviews/2/

https://www.gamezoom.net/artikel/Thermaltake_Water_2_0_Pro_Test_Review_Exklusiv_-26019-2

https://www.clubedohardware.com.br/artigos/refrigeração/teste-do-sistema-de-refrigeração-líquida-thermaltake-water2-0-pro-r35980/?nbcpage=6

https://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/thermaltake_water20_performer_pro/4.htm

Thanks for the help Wooden,

I had assumed so as well, but happy to get a confirmation.

Have a great weekend !