EKWB Predator 240, is it enough for 6700K and 980ti

[00900]

Hi people, I have a question, well, the title kinda says it all. 

 

Though, I'm gonna be picky with the right answer. 

 

I'm looking for an experienced person's answer to my question. 

 

I already got an answer from EKWB that the DDC pump in Predator 240 is enough for the full loop, meaning cpu and gpu blocks.

 

But EK support told be that they suggest I add a 120mm radiator to the loop for GPU. 

 

 

 

I'm one of the first people to order the Predator 240 and find the leak issue. 

 

Before EK called for a recall, I got a replacement unit. And after recall, I got a refund for the second unit I got. 

 

So now, I have $200, 6700k with Noctua U9S, (which is just fine actually cooling 6700k, 4.6GHz, 1.35V, but you know watercooling is just for extra awesomeness) and a 980ti from EVGA (4995 one).

 

yea some unnecessary info, but whatever. 

 

I've been thinking about getting prefilled 980ti block and Predator 240 with QDC. 

 

I want an answer that will help me make decision on whether 240rad is enough. 

 

Thanks. 

 

 

PS, I'm okay with temps over 60C for people who think thats too hot. would consider 70C a bit uncomfortable.

[Bananasplit_00]

i dont think it would be enough with a 240mm, might be if you dont run any overclocks but otherwise add more radiators if you can, im not experienced with watercooling so feel free to ignore my answer but i really dont think it would be able to 

[Enderman]

it will work, but you wont be able to OC and your load temps will be pretty high when stressing both CPU+GPU

 

I personally wouldnt do it

[00900]

3 minutes ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

i dont think it would be enough with a 240mm, might be if you dont run any overclocks but otherwise add more radiators if you can, im not experienced with watercooling so feel free to ignore my answer but i really dont think it would be able to 

Thanks for your input

[ELSknutson]

The rule is 120mm rad per component. So your should be fine with a 240. But if you want the extra head room get another block

[stealth80]

you should be looking for minimum 120mm of radiator per component in the loop + 120mm.  Personally I think 240mm per component

[00900]

2 minutes ago, Enderman said:

I personally wouldnt do it

Again, thanks for your input, but that's what I (inexperienced with custom loop) would say, no disrespect

[Enderman]

1 minute ago, kyysony said:

Again, thanks for your input, but that's what I (inexperienced with custom loop) would say, no disrespect

oh i see you edited your post

yes you would get over 70C full load on both GPU and CPU

 

I said I wouldnt do it because I like my PC to be quiet and dont want to run my fans at max speed just to keep the temps below 85C

[00900]

3 minutes ago, stealth80 said:

you should be looking for minimum 120mm of radiator per component in the loop + 120mm.  Personally I think 240mm per component

I guess its always good to have some headroom, but sadly my future project doesn't have room for additional 120 

[stealth80]

4 minutes ago, kyysony said:

I guess its always good to have some headroom, but sadly my future project doesn't have room for additional 120 

I did something like this in my old Antec 902, I modded it to house a 240mm radiator, initially just for the 4790k. I later added the 280X Vapor X to the loop and temps weren't great, going push/pull helped a bit but I eventually opted to make a new build

[00900]

3 minutes ago, Enderman said:

oh i see you edited your post

yes you would get over 70C full load on both GPU and CPU

 

I said I wouldnt do it because I like my PC to be quiet and dont want to run my fans at max speed just to keep the temps below 85C

I don't remember editing the post, but whatevs,

i generally agree with you, but in denial of the temps, only because i have no experience. 

recent  youtube video from Jayztwocents showed 240 would be fine for gpu and cpu if the fins per inch was high, but i don't know if fpi is higher side on predators

[Enderman]

5 minutes ago, kyysony said:

I don't remember editing the post, but whatevs,

i generally agree with you, but in denial of the temps, only because i have no experience. 

recent  youtube video from Jayztwocents showed 240 would be fine for gpu and cpu if the fins per inch was high, but i don't know if fpi is higher side on predators

EK radiators are low FPI

and yes "fine" means it wont overheat

which is what I said in my first post

 

i also said that i wouldn't do it because I care about noise

 

what else are you asking for??

 

[00900]

3 minutes ago, Enderman said:

what else are you asking for??

Appreciate the Input, I guess I had the answer, just not certain. 

 

240 is going to work, but may be noisy, and a bit too warm.

 

Adding a 120 would solve the issue, buuuut I don't have the space, 

 

(Talking to myself:

Maybe an external 120 in the back then... )

 

I'm currently in the process of designing my own matx case since i don't like anyone's products. 

 

ATX PSU in the front top is the feature I want lol.

 

Thanks..

[Enderman]

1 minute ago, kyysony said:

Appreciate the Input, I guess I had the answer, just not certain. 

 

240 is going to work, but may be noisy, and a bit too warm.

 

Adding a 120 would solve the issue, buuuut I don't have the space, 

 

(Talking to myself:

Maybe an external 120 in the back then... )

 

I'm currently in the process of designing my own matx case since i don't like anyone's products. 

 

ATX PSU in the front top is the feature I want lol.

 

Thanks..

yeah then just use a 240 and dont overclock and everything will be fine

dont cheap out on fans though

[00900]

Just now, Enderman said:

dont cheap out on fans though

lol, i'm noctua all the way. already own, 2000rpm ippc 120mm and 2 regular nf-f12s. also have 3000rpm ippc 140mm, but thats like jet engine

When i do the build, I'mm see if i can OC, maybe it'll work, maybe not...