Which radiators?

Interfectorem · May 6, 2015

So I've been looking around for some radiators that will go into my future water cooling loop and have had a hard time deciding. My only requirements are that it's a 3x120 (360mm) and that it's less than 40mm thick. I've had the EK-CoolStream PE 360 in mind for a while, because of its elegant aesthetics and 38mm thick design, but I also found the Nemesis 360GTS, it's cheaper but only 29mm thick. I mainly want raw performance, and with with fin density as dense as possible, since I will be using Noctua iPPCs so fan performance is not an issue. Do any of you more experienced water cooling gurus recommend some good 360mm radiators? Again, my criteria being under 40mm thick, 360mm, and good performing (High FPI). I appreciate any responses and feedback.

Sam Z Man · May 6, 2015

There's nothing really special about different radiators going brand to brand except fin density, thickness, and building materials, there really isn't that much you can change because it's a physical object and they all work in the same way.

GhostHitWall · May 6, 2015

In that case, I say EK PE360, 38mm, 38fpi. Looks awesome to me.

Only con I can think of is that it lacks multi-ports

Nemesis GTS will work better for lower noise due to its lower fpi. What exact fan set-up and components u using?

iPPC are loud but if you want all performance, I think either pull or push will be sufficient.