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I am looking for a 30mm thick radiator to cool a CPU - only loop (may add GPU later). Right now I am looking at the Black Ice GTS Stealth 240 Gen Two Stealth (there is an XF version and a non-XF version, not sure what the difference is), Is this a good radiator?

 

 

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How about alphacool st30?

It full copper so it perform better.

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How will a 30mm rad perform compared to something like an XSPC RX240?

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How will a 30mm rad perform compared to something like an XSPC RX240?

It will perform a little less because its less thicker, but I wouldn't compare a 30mm to a 60mm rad :p

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It will perform a little less because its less thicker, but I wouldn't compare a 30mm to a 60mm rad :P

How many degrees on average? Will I have to purchase insanely loud fans to make up for the difference?

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How many degrees on average? Will I have to purchase insanely loud fans to make up for the difference?

I would say a 60mm will only perform 5% to 10% better then a 30mm rad and I don't thing you can make up the the difference because 30mm rads peform terrible in high speeds, but it's not a really big difference. If your getting a 30mm rad then I highly reccommed the alphacool st30

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The GTS Stealth has one of the highest FPI on any rad at 30 FPI. The Stealth is meant for 1500 RPM and up. I would personally use the Alphacool ST30 though.

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Hi guys I think that based on current availability where I live I can only go with the Black Ice GTS Stealth 240 Gen Two Stealth Dual 120mm. Is this a good radiator and how does it compare to the Alphacool?  If it is dramatically worse than the Alphacool, does anyone know a good, fast online store that ships cheap worldwide? 

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Hi guys I think that based on current availability where I live I can only go with the Black Ice GTS Stealth 240 Gen Two Stealth Dual 120mm. Is this a good radiator and how does it compare to the Alphacool?  If it is dramatically worse than the Alphacool, does anyone know a good, fast online store that ships cheap worldwide? 

May I ask where do you live

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please use the Alphacool ST30 240 - LINKY

it'll delever a better cooling performance from all copper design, low FPI - so low

fan speed can utilize a quieter experience.

only drawback i find is the M3 fan screw is too small, a copper washer would be

needed if using SP120 fans to keep the heads of screws from pulling through.

 

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May I ask where do you live

Asia

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please use the Alphacool ST30 240 - LINKY

it'll delever a better cooling performance from all copper design, low FPI - so low

fan speed can utilize a quieter experience.

only drawback i find is the M3 fan screw is too small, a copper washer would be

needed if using SP120 fans to keep the heads of screws from pulling through.

 

airdeano

Okay I think I will be able to order the Alphacool IF the shipping cost isn't too high. While I'm at it, could you please also tell me what fans (not too expensive) I should use with the Alphacool radiator? I will ONLY be able to fit 2 fans on top of it due to case limitations, so please recommend some good, quiet fans and also suggest whether I should use pull or push at the top of the rad. Thanks :)

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Okay I think I will be able to order the Alphacool IF the shipping cost isn't too high. While I'm at it, could you please also tell me what fans (not too expensive) I should use with the Alphacool radiator? I will ONLY be able to fit 2 fans on top of it due to case limitations, so please recommend some good, quiet fans and also suggest whether I should use pull or push at the top of the rad. Thanks :)

I highly reccommed Sycthe Gentle Typoons they are one of the best performing rad fans out there and there really quiet

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I highly reccommed Sycthe Gentle Typoons they are one of the best performing rad fans out there and there really quiet

Which model? These? 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24747

Also, I was hoping to find some decent fans that also have blue LED lighting. Any suggestions?

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Which model? These?

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24747

Also, I was hoping to find some decent fans that also have blue LED lighting. Any suggestions?

Yes those and there isn't much good led rad fans there are Gelid Wings which are pretty good.

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There are Koolance one like mine, 30mm and 30fpi. They are good.

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Yes those and there isn't much good led rad fans there are Gelid Wings which are pretty good.

Are Gentle Typhoons good for pull?

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Okay I'll probably get those, unless there are some cheaper alternatives?

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There ok case fans but not really good rad fans, the gentle typoons will perform wayy better

They are insanely expensive though... How about the Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition fans, I heard they are slightly cooler than the GTs while being quieter and cheaper

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They are insanely expensive though... How about the Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition fans, I heard they are slightly cooler than the GTs while being quieter and cheaper

Yes there pretty good rad fans ;)

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