240mm Rad enough for CPU and GPU

[BushWookie]

is a single 240mm slim radiator enough for a non OC 4770k and a non OC 780 ? as i kinda bought all the other parts and ran out of money when i bought a rad or should i return the rad and wait a few weeks and buy a bigger one i have a NZXT phantom so any suggestions on what the best RAD for that case would be would be helpfull ( first time watercooling :D )

[Hazy125]

Yeah, without knowing how much wattage a system uses you can roughly estimate that you need 120mm for every component which for a CPU and GPU is 240mm

[mvitkun]

if your fine with running at around 85-90C max.

[WoodenMarker]

You don't need an aftermarket cooler if you're not overclocking.

[BushWookie]

You don't need an aftermarket cooler if you're not overclocking.

i will be overclocking once i have saved up some more money to buy a bigger rad i was just wondering if i could use a 240mm untill then cus my h100i's pump died and im stuck using the stock cpu cooler 

[Dr3nz4r]

as a thumb rule i do prefer, 120mm per cooled component +120mm as buffer for OC.Espacialy when talking bout slim rads.

 

so in your case, i would tend to go with a 360mm radiator just incase you wish to OC a bit in future.

[Kawaii]

as a thumb rule i do prefer, 120mm per cooled component +120mm as buffer for OC.Espacialy when talking bout slim rads.

 

so in your case, i would tend to go with a 360mm radiator just incase you wish to OC a bit in future.

This rule of thumb is so silly since you aren't even taking into consideration of what sort of fans he will be running.

[Dr3nz4r]

Im talking bout 0815 preasure optimized fans, which e.g come with a h100 etc. Im not talking bout high end 20$ fans..

[Ghost]

This rule of thumb is so silly since you aren't even taking into consideration of what sort of fans he will be running.

The rule of thumb is silly since all the components have a different TDP. And all the other discrepancies like fans as you mentions and rad thickness, etc.

[FluffyNuggets]

There's absolutely no point to water cool your stuff if you don't do it right.

You'd have way better temps on air then trying to cool everything with a 240mm radiator.

[Kawaii]

The rule of thumb is silly since all the components have a different TDP. And all the other discrepancies like fans as you mentions and rad thickness, etc.

Yep pretty much, can't really judge from such little information and most loops are different.