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hello I'm about to start up on my m-itx build and I was just seeing if anyone knows if one slim 240 would work cooling a 6700k and a gtx980 both a little overclocked or should I try and put two 240 in my case I'm using a nova by caselabs so I can fit more then one but I kind of don't want to have more then one rad I think it would look cleaner with just one thank you

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If you are overclocking then I would be hesitant with a 30mm rad. Go with the thickest you can get that fits your taste and if you are not happy with the temps and noise then add a second 240. With the Nova you could put this slim up top with fans above to fit under the case bezel or window edge and the thick one at the front with the fans on the inside.

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I've been struggling to keep my water temps down with 2 980's and 280mm+120mm rad space.  So yeah I'd definitely go with 2 240's if possible. 

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A single 240 would be sufficient, granted your temps are going to be high enough to the point where water cooling was pointless, but it would still work.  If adding another is an option I would definitely go that route.

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