radiator question

[Saladin]

looking to upgrade my system to water cooling (just the cpu to start but gpu will probably follow later), im split between a 240 and a 280 rad, i was wondering if there is a major difference between the 2, the cost difference is low and i already have fans (noctua nf-f12s or nf-a14s). the rad will be run in a pull configuration. any help would be great. thanks in advance.

[Maskot]

obviously the 280 will be better, and if you can fit the 280, then get the 280.

[Excon]

Always get the bigger possible. In this case the 280mm its marginally better by about 15% if I recall correctly.

[CoolBeans]

Honestly unless you add the GPU and some more RADs soon, it isn't worth it if you go dual rad, custom is only worth it if you go triple+

[tristan1035]

Honestly unless you add the GPU and some more RADs soon, it isn't worth it if you go dual rad, custom is only worth it if you go triple+

So all the build logs of people only using 2 rads were not making the right decision? I'm not saying your wrong, but would you kindly explain your reasoning or at least show some evidence.

[CoolBeans]

So all the build logs of people only using 2 rads were not making the right decision? I'm not saying your wrong, but would you kindly explain your reasoning or at least show some evidence.

I mean just like 240mm or 280MM, because you can get AIO for cheaper

[Saladin]

thanks for all the responses, my plan is over the next few months to upgrade to a full loop (cpu and gpu) so id like to make good choices up front, my case can fit either 2 240's or a 240 and a 280, so basically im wondering if its worth spending a few extra bucks on the 280 or just go with 2 240's (long term).

[d33g33]

also 240mm allowed for a bigger selection of fans, going a 280mm can limit your fan choice a lot.

[Saladin]

thanks for the help, ill be going with the 240 rad

[BigD1970]

Think about an external rad in another case.