Loop question

smith87e · February 24, 2013

Would a single swiftech 320 xp series rad be enough for a 680/CPU and asus thermo fusion VRAM heatsink?

BCMods · February 24, 2013

What CPU? Are any components overclocked?

Should be fine at stock although you'll have to run the fans a little high. I'd try and add another 240mm if it were me.

Ghost · February 24, 2013

Its not enough. Especially for both a gpu and cpu. You would need at least 4 rad slots.

smith87e · February 24, 2013

I don't have space for another 230 rad I can add a single 140 out the back

ThatCrazyIrishGuy · February 24, 2013

its probably alright, 680 is a cool running card, even at a decent overclock. if you can get a thicker rad in there, it would give your more clearance for overclocking

smith87e · February 24, 2013

Its in a haf x case I don't know how thick I can make the triple 120 rad and single 140 rad. If the swiftechs are to thin them what rads should i use to make up for it?

ThatCrazyIrishGuy · February 24, 2013

from what i can gather there is about 80mm of clearance from the top of the motherboard. dont have much experience with the haf x but if i recall correctly, you can mount the fans on on the top right? if so you can stick a 60 mm rad in there without much trouble, something like the Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 360mm. you might even be able to fit in a Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 360, that would be insanely tight though.... if you have the case, whip out a ruler and check the measurements. also your gona want some decent fans for something that thick

BeyondNight · February 24, 2013

Id get a Thick 240 and a slim or thick 140 to run that setup and you should have enough cooling capacity.

smith87e · February 24, 2013

from what i can gather there is about 80mm of clearance from the top of the motherboard. dont have much experience with the haf x but if i recall correctly, you can mount the fans on on the top right? if so you can stick a 60 mm rad in there without much trouble, something like the Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 360mm. you might even be able to fit in a Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 360, that would be insanely tight though.... if you have the case, whip out a ruler and check the measurements. also your gona want some decent fans for something that thick

I was planning on using the bitfenix spectre pro

ThatCrazyIrishGuy · February 24, 2013

from what i can gather there is about 80mm of clearance from the top of the motherboard. dont have much experience with the haf x but if i recall correctly, you can mount the fans on on the top right? if so you can stick a 60 mm rad in there without much trouble, something like the Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 360mm. you might even be able to fit in a Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 360, that would be insanely tight though.... if you have the case, whip out a ruler and check the measurements. also your gona want some decent fans for something that thick

no experience with them myself but they seem to get fairly decent reviews. remember these are 25mm thick fans and will no fit on the inside of a haf x with anything more then a 45mm rad. as i said if you can mount fans on the outside this would alleviate the clearance problem

smith87e · February 24, 2013

What CPU? Are any components overclocked?
Should be fine at stock although you'll have to run the fans a little high. I'd try and add another 240mm if it were me.

i have a 3770k

smith87e · February 24, 2013

CPU 3770k (OC 4.5)

Mobo Asus Maximum V Formula (VRAM Liquid cooled)

EVGA GTX 680 FTW 4GB (Future SLI)

Koolance Single 140mm Copper High Flow Radiator - Black

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10199/ex-rad-176/Koolance_Single_140mm_Copper_High_Flow_Radiator_-_Black_HX-CU1401V_No_Nozzles_.html?tl=g30c95s929

with BitFenix Spectre Pro 140mm Fan - Red LED (BFF-LPRO-14025R-RP)

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14439/fan-929/BitFenix_Spectre_Pro_140mm_Fan_-_Red_LED_BFF-LPRO-14025R-RP.html?tl=g36c331s877

Magicool Extreme Triple 120mm Radiator

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12700/ex-rad-225/Magicool_Extreme_Triple_120mm_Radiator_LC-RADI360S.html?tl=g30c95s161#blank

with BitFenix Spectre Pro 120mm Fan - Red LED (BFF-LPRO-12025R-RP)

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14438/fan-928/BitFenix_Spectre_Pro_120mm_Fan_-_Red_LED_BFF-LPRO-12025R-RP.html?tl=g36c331s518

Swiftech MCP655 Pump

This is the planned purchased Will this work?

Whaler_99 · February 25, 2013

If you "have" to have LED fans, those ones are ok - however, there are others that have much better static pressure, which would equate to better temps, but sadly most are not LED. :)

Are you going push/pull on the 360?

smith87e · February 25, 2013

If you "have" to have LED fans, those ones are ok - however, there are others that have much better static pressure, which would equate to better temps, but sadly most are not LED. :)
Are you going push/pull on the 360?

i can go with non led fans as long as there black i cant stand noctua i was hoping to do either push or pull but not push/pull to save room

Whaler_99 · February 25, 2013

Look at Corsair SP series fans - the performance ones are really good and come with a 7v downstep.

Victor Golf · February 25, 2013

Look at Corsair SP series fans - the performance ones are really good and come with a 7v downstep.

SP fans are good but loud if you get the performance edition like I did...

smith87e · February 25, 2013

Look at Corsair SP series fans - the performance ones are really good and come with a 7v downstep.

Any other fans besides the corsair sp all i hear is that there loud and I'm not really trying to have loud fans

Whaler_99 · February 25, 2013

Look at Corsair SP series fans - the performance ones are really good and come with a 7v downstep.

I have the SP Performance Edition running with the 7v adapter and they aren't that bad - they are actually quieter then the SP Quiet Edition at 12v an have better static pressure - but you could get the SP Quiet Edition and also down them to 7v.

Also, look at the Air Penetrator series - they are good ones. AP121 I believe

smith87e · February 25, 2013

i have a H80 cooling my cpu (3770K oc4.5 1.25v) and max temp is around 60 or lower. how would adding a gpu and a vram be to much for a triple 120 rad and 140 single rad? sorry for the dumb question just wondering.. i could also put a dual 200mm rad up top it will fit in my HAF X instead of the triple 120 rad however if i ever changed my case i would be stuck

smith87e · February 26, 2013

i found these Noiseblocker NB-eLoop B12-4 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent Bionic Blade Fan - 2400 RPM http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16919/fan-1049/Noiseblocker_NB-eLoop_B12-4_120mmx25mm_Ultra_Silent_Bionic_Blade_Fan_-_2400_RPM_-_3429_dBA_Hot_Item.html?tl=g36c15s60 they seem to have a high pressure value has anyone heard or used them before they look the most promising

Whaler_99 · February 26, 2013

i found these Noiseblocker NB-eLoop B12-4 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent Bionic Blade Fan - 2400 RPM http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16919/fan-1049/Noiseblocker_NB-eLoop_B12-4_120mmx25mm_Ultra_Silent_Bionic_Blade_Fan_-_2400_RPM_-_3429_dBA_Hot_Item.html?tl=g36c15s60 they seem to have a high pressure value has anyone heard or used them before they look the most promising