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The EK configurator can give you a good idea of what to expect.

 

https://www.ekwb.com/custom-loop-configurator/

 

They also have some good articles on the topic:

 

https://www.ekwb.com/blog/how-big-should-my-radiator-be/

 

You need to be more specific than "2 radiators" for me to answer the question.

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Dual 120mm? Probably not. Dual 240? Yes. Dual 360? Yes, and probably a red giant.

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How long are the rads? How thick are the rads? How much pressure can the fans push? Will you run the fans at high speed or will you run them slower to reduce noise?

 

There are lots of factors. Personally I would fit as many rads as your case can fit so you can run the system as quiet as possible. If you can fit lots of rads then you can afford to run thinner rads which need less air pressure.

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120x4 would be fine. So a pair of 240's or a 360 + 240 would be lots. if you can fit 140mm in your case go for that.

 

or go full-r-tar like me and get a 1260 rad.

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