XSPC Radiators?

[JTMarch86]

Hey guys, I am getting ready to start watercooling my system. I just got a Corsair 600T running an Asus P8Z68-V Pro MB, 2500k, 8GB Gskill, 2 Asus GTX 660Ti's, Corsair 860 PSU, Samsung 840 Pro SSD.

 

anyways,

 

I need some clarification on the XSPC radiators.

What are the differences between the EX360, AX360, RX360, and RS360?

 

I need a slim radiator (30mm) that has 20-30FPI. Which ones will fit those requirements?
 

 

I am also considering the Black Ice GT Stealth 360 Gen 2 radiator, but I'm not sure yet.

And unfortunately, XSPX doesn't list the FPI of their rads on their website, which is pretty freakin stupid imo.

 

Any info would be really appreciated, thanks guys

 

(and if you guys know of any other good radiators that would fit my requirements I'd love to hear about them)

[Samdb]

• EX - 35.5mm thick 

AX - 40mm thick

RX - 64mm thick, < 8 fpi

RS - 35mm thick

[Ghost]

I am also considering the Black Ice GT Stealth 360 Gen 2 radiator, but I'm not sure yet.

HWLabs make great radiators, no need to go for a thin version if you don't have to though. Pick the thickest and largest rad you can fit in your case.

 

I can recommend browsing a retailer website for water cooling products . They usually have most, if not all of the info listed.

[JTMarch86]

 

• EX - 35.5mm thick 
• AX - 40mm thick
• RX - 64mm thick, < 8 fpi
• RS - 35mm thick

 

Thanks man, do you know the fpi on the EX an RS series?

 

HWLabs make great radiators, no need to go for a thin version if you don't have to though. Pick the thickest and largest rad you can fit in your case.

 

I can recommend browsing a retailer website for water cooling products . They usually have most, if not all of the info listed.

I agree,  but I'm putting it in the top of a Corsair 600T. I had to mod the case just to fit a 360 in there. So a slim rad is all that will fit, however, I will be putting an extra thick 240 rad in the front to make up for that. So a slim 360 in the top and an extra thick 240 in the front. That should be just fine.

 

And I have been browsing retailer's websites, but unfortunately, they just seem to list the information that is on the original manufacturer's website, so if it's missing the FPI info.. they don't list it.

However, I have found that the EX has a split fin design of 19, so techncially 38fpi,, which would easily make up for the thinness.

 

I just need to know the fpi of the RS series to find out if they are better.

[airdeano]

Thanks man, do you know the fpi on the EX an RS series?

 

I agree,  but I'm putting it in the top of a Corsair 600T. I had to mod the case just to fit a 360 in there. So a slim rad is all that will fit, however, I will be putting an extra thick 240 rad in the front to make up for that. So a slim 360 in the top and an extra thick 240 in the front. That should be just fine.

 

And I have been browsing retailer's websites, but unfortunately, they just seem to list the information that is on the original manufacturer's website, so if it's missing the FPI info.. they don't list it.

However, I have found that the EX has a split fin design of 19, so techncially 38fpi,, which would easily make up for the thinness.

 

I just need to know the fpi of the RS series to find out if they are better.

 

did you see TTL 600T water cooling modding guide?

i'd use a Alphacool ST30 360 and XT/UT 240 on the front panel.

 

no disrespect to the XSPC, but the fin array is quite dense. yes to make up for lack

of thickness, but using one fan style instead of two makes it easier to settle on fan

speed and noise level easier than dialing two different fan types..

 

airdeano

[Parkway Drive]

 

• EX - 35.5mm thick 
• AX - 40mm thick
• RX - 64mm thick, < 8 fpi
• RS - 35mm thick

 

 

Continuing from Samdb

• EX - 35.5mm - 19 FPI
• AX - 40mm - 16 FPI
• RX - 64mm - 8 FPI
• RS - 35mm - 13 FPI

[JTMarch86]

did you see TTL 600T water cooling modding guide?

i'd use a Alphacool ST30 360 and XT/UT 240 on the front panel.

no disrespect to the XSPC, but the fin array is quite dense. yes to make up for lack

of thickness, but using one fan style instead of two makes it easier to settle on fan

speed and noise level easier than dialing two different fan types..

airdeano

Yes, I did see that video. I've watched it a few times actually. I'm not quite sure what you mean by two different fan styles. I plan on using a thin/high dpi rad up top and a thick 240 in the front, both will require a high static pressure, high speed fans, (I was going to use sp120s on both, maybe even push/pull on the front 240 if I can fit it)

And noise isn't an issue for me, I have like two fans in my room to circulate air better since the a/c upstairs kinda sux. So. Won't really be able to hear the fans anyways.

But I'll look into the alpha cool st30 360 and xt/ut 240 as well. Thanks for the suggestions.

Continuing from Samdb

• EX - 35.5mm - 19 FPI
• AX - 40mm - 16 FPI
• RX - 64mm - 8 FPI
• RS - 35mm - 13 FPI

Thanks man, for some reason they don't list the fpi on the XSPC website. Seems like a spec they should always list.

[Parkway Drive]

Thanks man, for some reason they don't list the fpi on the XSPC website. Seems like a spec they should always list.

 

 

Yeh, it's not on there, had to do some good old fashion research...aka Google  :D

Only one I knew was RX since I use em but was curious myself to know the actual FPI specs.

I like low FPI with silent fans. Performance is good enough for me as long as my system is dead quiet.

[Ghost]

I just need to know the fpi of the RS series to find out if they are better.

XPSC Radiator Name Guide

AX

The AX is a new premium radiator from XSPC. The AX series combines a high performance copper/brass radiator core with a compact and beautifully finished aluminium enclosure.

The AX’s core is a high performance evolution of the popular EX radiator series. The core includes advances from the EX series like welded seam tubes and splitter fins, but with a thicker core (21mm vs 16mm) and increased surface area.

The radiator core is fitted inside of a 3mm thick, extruded and machined aluminium shell. The screw holes are precision cut by CNC which eliminates misaligned screw holes and gives 3mm of screw thread. The aluminium shell also provides a perfectly flat surface to mount the fans against, which eliminates air gaps and any need for a gasket.

EX

Introducing a new generation of performance PC radiators. The EX series combines the low profile design of our RS series radiators with the high performance of our award winning RX series. This feat has been possible due to several manufacturing advances including, split fins, improved soldering techniques, and welded seam tubes. The EX series has been designed and optimised for low speed fans, so it can offer high performance cooling at very low noise levels.

RX

Introducing the RX120, the highest performing single fan radiator XSPC have ever released. At close to twice the thickness of the RS series radiators it has excellent cooling capabilities and the sub 8fpi gives the radiator very low air flow resistance. The RX120 has been designed and optimised for low speed fans so it can offer high performance cooling at very low noise levels.

RS

High performance, low cost, copper fin radiator

[JTMarch86]

Yeh, it's not on there, had to do some good old fashion research...aka Google  :D

Only one I knew was RX since I use em but was curious myself to know the actual FPI specs.

I like low FPI with silent fans. Performance is good enough for me as long as my system is dead quiet.

  

Lol, I did google that too. I found some info in some forum threads, but nothing about the complete xspx rad series. So thanks again.

And yea, I. Would use low noise fans too but I don't have enough room in my case to add extra rads to make up for low dpi/slow fans. Plus my top priority is performance and aesthetics. I've also checked out alpha cool's rads, and they seem to do really well, hut I can't stand that copper color logo, it doesn't fit into my build's color scheme at all. That's another reason I like xspx, phobia, and the black ice rads, their logos are either good looking or barely visible. Which is great since I prefer a very clean look

XPSC Radiator Name Guide

AX

The AX is a new premium radiator from XSPC. The AX series combines a high performance copper/brass radiator core with a compact and beautifully finished aluminium enclosure.

The AX’s core is a high performance evolution of the popular EX radiator series. The core includes advances from the EX series like welded seam tubes and splitter fins, but with a thicker core (21mm vs 16mm) and increased surface area.

The radiator core is fitted inside of a 3mm thick, extruded and machined aluminium shell. The screw holes are precision cut by CNC which eliminates misaligned screw holes and gives 3mm of screw thread. The aluminium shell also provides a perfectly flat surface to mount the fans against, which eliminates air gaps and any need for a gasket.

EX

Introducing a new generation of performance PC radiators. The EX series combines the low profile design of our RS series radiators with the high performance of our award winning RX series. This feat has been possible due to several manufacturing advances including, split fins, improved soldering techniques, and welded seam tubes. The EX series has been designed and optimised for low speed fans, so it can offer high performance cooling at very low noise levels.

RX

Introducing the RX120, the highest performing single fan radiator XSPC have ever released. At close to twice the thickness of the RS series radiators it has excellent cooling capabilities and the sub 8fpi gives the radiator very low air flow resistance. The RX120 has been designed and optimised for low speed fans so it can offer high performance cooling at very low noise levels.

RS

High performance, low cost, copper fin radiator

Thanks for the info bro.

The main reason I was looking into xspx is bcuz of their kits are cheaper than buying each part by themselves. And I'm on a budget.

Then again, I want 3/8 ID 5/8 OD and I also prefer a tube res bcuz I want to keep. The front of my 600Tclean and uniform. I may even fit a black piece of ally in place of the 5 1/4 bays and put some kind of design, something similar to that MDPC 600T http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/systems-2012/project-30/project-30.html

So if I went with the XSPC EX360 D5 kit, I would have to buy a res on top of that, so I might as well just go full custom and get what I want the first time around, don't ya think?

[Ghost]

  

The main reason I was looking into xspx is bcuz of their kits are cheaper than buying each part by themselves. And I'm on a budget.

Not much cheaper. Its best to save up and get parts you actually want.