Adding A Radiotor 4 H220 (help)

[lhikary]

I want to liquid cool 2 gpu's along with my cpu

so im wondering what rad do i need? A 240mm,

280mm or a triple rad?

Is the liquid inside the h220 enough?

If not whats the best ras out there and the best

cooling liquid that is non conductive and the best fittings etc xD and tubes

like in the guide on this fourm, get parts that will

last forever! lol

[bennyino]

cant tell you about the liquid but the rule of thumb for watercooling is an extra 120mm rad for each block: 2 for 1 block, 3 for 2 block,etc.

so for 3 blocks you need at least another dual 120, a 240, preferably get a 360 if you want it to be quieter

[lhikary]

any suggestions on the type of the rad or a name?

[Ghost]

There is no one radiator anyone should recommend. People will simply pick what they have. All radiators are the same as long as they are from a company you have heard of. The only difference in radiators is thickness, FPI and a few features some may have. Just got to a watercooling retailer and browse the radiators and pick one you like.

 

In terms of expanding the H220, I personally wouldn't do it if I had the choice. Watercooling two GPUs is serious watercooling. Youa re about the spend $200-300 on waterblocks for those GPUs and at least $100 more on extras. 

 

Effectively from the start you are spending more than double what the H220 is worth.

 

So my question to you is why would you cheap out on the important parts of your loop such as your pump and cpu block because that's what the H220 effectively is. Its a good cooler but if you compiled a list of components for yourself to replace all the components int he H220 you would maybe spend $50 more.

 

As soon as you touch the H220, in a disassemble way the re-sale value of it will drop. If you sell it now you will get a LOT for it in comparison  especially as they are in such short supply.

 

My advice to you is the sell the H220 and get a custom loop. You will be more satisfied in general.

[Ghost]

Is the liquid inside the h220 enough?

If not whats the best ras out there and the best

cooling liquid that is non conductive and the best fittings etc xD and tubes

like in the guide on this fourm, get parts that will

last forever! lol

Forgot to address the questions in your OP.

 

• No the liquid inside the H220 is not enough. You will have to buy more.
• ras? I think you mean res. In that case there is no "best" res. A res is a container of water. Nothing more. Some simply have more features.
• There is no non-conductive watercooling liquid. In fact water itself, even distilled is conductive. As soon as it starts to absorb CO2 from the air it becomes conductive.
• Simply go for compression fittings. If you want cheap compression fittings that work go for EK. If you want to spend a lot more go for bitspower fittings. If you want to spend an above the average amount use alphacool's fittings. Have used all 3 brands personally. 
• Cheap parts last less, that's why I I always advise people to get Laing pumps. 50,000hours MTBF if I remember correctly. That's something like 5 years. Pumps are the main things that breaks in a loop, (They rarely do).

[lhikary]

There is no one radiator anyone should recommend. People will simply pick what they have. All radiators are the same as long as they are from a company you have heard of. The only difference in radiators is thickness, FPI and a few features some may have. Just got to a watercooling retailer and browse the radiators and pick one you like.

In terms of expanding the H220, I personally wouldn't do it if I had the choice. Watercooling two GPUs is serious watercooling. Youa re about the spend $200-300 on waterblocks for those GPUs and at least $100 more on extras.

Effectively from the start you are spending more than double what the H220 is worth.

So my question to you is why would you cheap out on the important parts of your loop such as your pump and cpu block because that's what the H220 effectively is. Its a good cooler but if you compiled a list of components for yourself to replace all the components int he H220 you would maybe spend $50 more.

As soon as you touch the H220, in a disassemble way the re-sale value of it will drop. If you sell it now you will get a LOT for it in comparison especially as they are in such short supply.

My advice to you is the sell the H220 and get a custom loop. You will be more satisfied in general.

well one of my friends said he would buy it from me for a $120

you really think its the best way?

I saw the video of the h220 with 2 gpu's in ces

i need more ppl opinions and see if they agree with you xD

[Ghost]

well one of my friends said he would buy it from me for a $120

you really think its the best way?

I saw the video of the h220 with 2 gpu's in ces

i need more ppl opinions and see if they agree with you xD

It is easily the best way.

 

I never said It wouldn't work with two gpus.

[bennyino]

yeah it would be better to get every part indivually, if you dont already have the h220, it will be the same price, maybe even less and better

[lhikary]

well theres one more problem that i forgot

my case

no space for alot of rads

heres some options i thought of

buying a 400mm rad and 1 or 2 120mm rad (one on the bottom and one the back)

that will leave me with 2 or 3 intakes 2 of them are 200mm

what you think?

[Ghost]

well theres one more problem that i forgot

my case

no space for alot of rads

heres some options i thought of

buying a 400mm rad and 1 or 2 120mm rad (one on the bottom and one the back)

that will leave me with 2 or 3 intakes 2 of them are 200mm

what you think?

Letting us know what case you have could be useful.

[lhikary]

thermaltake overseer

[lhikary]

heres a quick link for its details and what fit and what dosent

http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_Specification.aspx?id=c_00001803

[Ghost]

An example of a 200mm radiator: http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/Phobya-Xtreme-200mm-Radiator-V2-Full-Copper-pid-17329.html

[lhikary]

An example of a 200mm radiator: http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/Phobya-Xtreme-200mm-Radiator-V2-Full-Copper-pid-17329.html

so what you suggest? A 240mm rad for the gpus and 1 200m for the cpu?

[Whaler_99]

Here is a 400mm rad option for the roof:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14803/ex-rad-329/Phobya_Xtreme_400mm_Radiator_Silverstone_Cooler_Master_Yate_Loon_Bitfenix.html?tl=g30c95s1586

 

Check screw spacing though - not sure about that on that case, essentially the space between each 200mm fan. Typical is 15mm, less common now is 20mm. May need to go 2x200mm rads on the top - pretty sure nothing can fit in the front. Maybe 1 120 in the rearm but not sure about clearance.

 

For good temps though with three water blocks, you would want at least 480mm of rad coverage...

 

Your 240mm and 200mm would be a bare minimum - would have to run fans pretty loud....

[lhikary]

really dont want to buy another case

if i used the 400mm rad then no need for the fans to run loud sine they move alot of air since well they are 200mm?

I can instal a 120mm rad on the bottom or the back and have the 200m side fan and the one on the front to bring air in

[Ghost]

really dont want to buy another case

if i used the 400mm rad then no need for the fans to run loud sine they move alot of air since well they are 200mm?

I can instal a 120mm rad on the bottom or the back and have the 200m side fan and the one on the front to bring air in

A 400mm rad is massive. I reckon it would be able to cope with your system on its own. I would go with an extra rad with it just to be safe though.

[lhikary]

so 400mm rad it is! Mounted on the top

ok now i have the back and the bottom that i can mount a 120mm rad, which should i choose?

I think the back so i the pump be on the bottom next to the psu or somehwere down there

[Ghost]

so 400mm rad it is! Mounted on the top

ok now i have the back and the bottom that i can mount a 120mm rad, which should i choose?

I think the back so i the pump be on the bottom next to the psu or somehwere down there

Back so it makes for a shorter loop. Shorter looks better.

[lhikary]

400mm rad http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14803

for the 120mm copper rad theres alot of companies, whats the best ? Im going to use nf-f12 btw

Thanks for keeping helping me!!

[Ghost]

400mm rad http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14803

for the 120mm copper rad theres alot of companies, whats the best ? Im going to use nf-f12 btw

Thanks for keeping helping me!!

Hope it works out alright. If you have any quick questions then feel free to message me!

[lhikary]

thanks!!
i still need some suggestions int the rest of the parts but i iwill look aruond

[Scia]

Ok:

• Sell the 220
• Get a custom loop
• Be sure you want to get a custom loop, a lot can go wrong, and you will have to tear it appart now and then,
• Get as thick a rad as you can fit. Rather a thicker rad than push+pull
• Watercooling GPUs can get tricky, especially mounting the blocks.
• Try to go for a 360+240 rad, will be a quiet system.
• D5 Pump
• Tube res preferably, 5.25" Bay resses tend to break quickly, and are a bitch to bleed.
• Don't overtighten the fittings -> they will break the threads / tube at some point.

[lhikary]

i gave up on custoom liquid cooling

my case is too small

my new rig will have water cooling which is after 3 or 4 years