How Much Does Rad Thickness Matter?

[Jodomcfrodo]

Hey LTT,

I have an air 540 case and I was considering two 30mm thick radiators (240 and 360). I picked thinner radiators because I have a classified card and the PCB is much longer than a regular 780 ti. Just want to make sure it all fits. Also the 240 is going to be 30 mm so they look the same. Different thickness radiators have always annoyed me. So basically is this able to cool a 4770k and classified 780 ti?

 

Thanks!

[Enderman]

yes

[WoodenMarker]

That's plenty. 120mm rad space for each component and doubled for headroom is more than enough. 

Any more than 30mm is just a bonus. 

[Glenwing]

Thickness definitely does impact the cooling, but those rads will cool that rig easily either way, you could throw in another 780 Ti if you wanted.

[WunderWuffle]

Hey LTT,

I have an air 540 case and I was considering two 30mm thick radiators (240 and 360). I picked thinner radiators because I have a classified card and the PCB is much longer than a regular 780 ti. Just want to make sure it all fits. Also the 240 is going to be 30 mm so they look the same. Different thickness radiators have always annoyed me. So basically is this able to cool a 4770k and classified 780 ti?

 

Thanks!

That is more than enough for your rig. You only need like a 360mm radiator, thick or thin, to cool that kind of setup, but since you got more, you can even run your fans at a lower RPM for quieter operation.

[Jodomcfrodo]

That is more than enough for your rig. You only need like a 360mm radiator, thick or thin, to cool that kind of setup, but since you got more, you can even run your fans at a lower RPM for quieter operation.

Yea, an empty top would look pretty terrible IMO. I could put fans but still I can still incorporate the 240 into the loop and like you said it would be quieter. Thanks for your help!