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Right now I need to make a custom loop for the CPU - 2600K + GPU - 580, CPU overclocked to 4.8 and GPU as is and maybe I'll look into overclocking it.

The question is, what case should I get for maximum quite operation? How many rads would I need as it would dictate what case I should get.

Would a 360 + 120 be enough? 480 + 360? or maybe even 480x2? What would be an overkill and too little?

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The general rule is considered a 120mm rad for each heat source + 1 extra 120mm.

But considering how you have a pretty high overclock on the cpu and want to overclock the gpu too you might want to go with at least a 480 rad in total. More never hurts so if you can find a cheap case that can support even more you could get that one :D

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As Maverik says, that formula works for general setup. If you want "quiet" then end in a bit more rad and get top quality fans. So, look to do a 360+240 or a 480+240... either of those would allow you to run the fans at a pretty low RPM.

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Any case suggestions for 480 rad? (I don't like TJ07)

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For a full 480 you are very limited to only the more premier cases. As you noticed, Silverstone have some, so does Case Labs and the upcoming 900D. I have seen some modded 800D that support one. Also, there are a lot of cases that will do a 360 and 240/280 as well...

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the 600T can support 360 + 240 with some modding and if you dont need any drive bays.

If you want native support there are only a few cases.. what about the Silverstone Tj11 ?

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Well I now have a 600t, what modding your talking about?

I would rather get 900D, cheaper and looks better.

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Once the 900D becomes available (if you can wait). 420s have marginally more surface area than 480s do, so if you can find one of them for the same price then it's not a bad idea. The 900D can fit two 480s or 420's, a 120, a 240, and a 360 in it. That would give you a super quiet system. It would also be very expensive.

If you want it quieter, look into waterblocks for your 580. EK makes some pretty cool products.

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Well, 420rad is cheaper than 480, don't know if it is necessary better in performance though :S

And of course I'm getting a water-block for GPU.

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Other factors to consider are rad thickness and fin density. Thicker rads will perform better than thinner ones. I know this sounds like a "duh" but you'd be surprised at how many people don't think of this. The Switch 810 is a good case for getting a lot of rad with minimal to no modding. You could fit a 360 up in the roof, 120 on the back and a 240 in the floor without having to make cuts. Careful though on the roof as there's not enough clearance for a push/pull config without a very thin rad like the BlackIce GTS series.

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Was thinking of using Alphacool UT60 rads, they seem to be performing on top.

I would probably not go for more than 2 rads as it only increases the complexity and possibility for leaks and other problems.

But does the push-pull equal a better performance than just pull (remember Linus was no that impressed)?

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Any case suggestions for 480 rad? (I don't like TJ07)
How about an Azza Genesis 9000?
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Comeon now I would say that its already water cooling isnt it already quiet?

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Was thinking of using Alphacool UT60 rads, they seem to be performing on top.

I would probably not go for more than 2 rads as it only increases the complexity and possibility for leaks and other problems.

But does the push-pull equal a better performance than just pull (remember Linus was no that impressed)?

push/pull means you can use lower rpm.

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Comeon now I would say that its already water cooling isnt it already quiet?

Haha, not always. I have seen some bad designs which results in very loud fans running at high RPM - loud as any other system. Water or aircooled, all comes down to product's used and proper design.

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Any case suggestions for 480 rad? (I don't like TJ07)
They don't sell them here in Europe :(
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Any case suggestions for 480 rad? (I don't like TJ07)

Easy 900D if not that you could get the Azza Genesis 9000

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If you are only gonna be watercooling 1 GPU and the CPU you will only need a 360 as a minimum I believe but going higher and more radiators would be good but if you are doing Dual GPU and the CPU you will need as a minimum a 480.

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