AiO questions

[H0R53]

Right now I've got the UpHere 240mm AiO.

Since I can't find any cases I like I'm getting a different AiO, since i have a bit of money to throw about (also getting RAM for 16GB total).

 

If anyone's had both, have you noticed any difference between the upHere 240mm AiO vs the Lepa AquaChanger 240 AiO?

[Kill3rblack]

based on appearances, it just has a different waterblock. i doubt you would have any real pressure differences.

[H0R53]

4 hours ago, Kill3rblack said:

based on appearances, it just has a different waterblock. i doubt you would have any real pressure differences.

Now for the stupid questions.

 

How well do two 240mm rads in series work?

[Kill3rblack]

that is a tricky question. I personally wouldn't try this with AiO coolers. there is a lot of unknowns with that. plus i doubt you would really get any improvement in cooling your cpu. though if you were to get a waterblock for your video card, im sure you'll have much better luck. ORRR drop the big bucks and build a custom loop.

[H0R53]

5 minutes ago, Kill3rblack said:

that is a tricky question. I personally wouldn't try this with AiO coolers. there is a lot of unknowns with that. plus i doubt you would really get any improvement in cooling your cpu. though if you were to get a waterblock for your video card, im sure you'll have much better luck. ORRR drop the big bucks and build a custom loop.

Not yet. Once I get a 1080 that'll happen.

 

Any clue as to how I'd fit a 240mm in an SFF case (3.5 inches wide)?

[W-L]

4 hours ago, H0R53 said:

Now for the stupid questions.

 

How well do two 240mm rads in parallel work?

Why parallel rads, they don't perform better other than lower flow restriction but in any case the rad is already an area of low restriction. 

[H0R53]

1 minute ago, W-L said:

Why parallel rads, they don't perform better other than lower flow restriction but in any case the rad is already an area of low restriction. 

Whoops, I meant in series. Edited post.

[W-L]

Just now, H0R53 said:

Whoops, I meant in series. Edited post.

In general it would be more surface area for cooling but those AIO's are not expandable so your can't add more radspace per say. 

[H0R53]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

In general it would be more surface area for cooling but those AIO's are not expandable so your can't add more radspace per say. 

Well, of course they aren't not until you bring out the hacksaw and additional tubing

 

I'm a seasoned DIYer, I can figure out a way to do it, my only question is if it's worth it. Will one pump be good for both?

[W-L]

Just now, H0R53 said:

Well, of course they aren't not until you bring out the hacksaw and additional tubing

 

I'm a seasoned DIYer, I can figure out a way to do it, my only question is if it's worth it. Will one pump be good for both?

Is it recommended no, but is it doable it can if done correctly. One pump should be alright as the rad isn't really high restriction but may be pushing it as most AIO pumps aren't very powerful as for the added value well it would be more cooling potential but I don't see it being a huge difference in temps. 

[H0R53]

4 minutes ago, W-L said:

Is it recommended no, but is it doable it can if done correctly. One pump should be alright as the rad isn't really high restriction but may be pushing it as most AIO pumps aren't very powerful as for the added value well it would be more cooling potential but I don't see it being a huge difference in temps. 

Main build in sig, I'm sure you've seen it.

 

Max temp under extended load is about 75 degrees as my case doesn't have very good flow (fans are too weak).

[W-L]

10 minutes ago, H0R53 said:

Main build in sig, I'm sure you've seen it.

Max temp under extended load is about 75 degrees as my case doesn't have very good flow (fans are too weak).

I'd probably recommend to get good pressure fans and try to get better airflow through the case more so than the modified rad as it's a xeon and on a non-overclocking board. Most of oyur heat is probably coming from the dual cards as they are open aircooler types. 

[H0R53]

21 minutes ago, W-L said:

I'd probably recommend to get good pressure fans and try to get better airflow through the case more so than the modified rad as it's a xeon and on a non-overclocking board. Most of oyur heat is probably coming from the dual cards as they are open aircooler types. 

Yeah, I thought of that, but my 1050 barely goes above 65 under load and my 950 isn't even being used except for output, it stays around 35 degrees.

 

The reason I like these fans is that they are quiet and move air well, the front part of my case restricts airflow a little. I've taken the plastic scales off and noticed a 5 degree change in load temps.

[W-L]

10 minutes ago, H0R53 said:

Yeah, I thought of that, but my 1050 barely goes above 65 under load and my 950 isn't even being used except for output, it stays around 35 degrees.

 

The reason I like these fans is that they are quiet and move air well, the front part of my case restricts airflow a little. I've taken the plastic scales off and noticed a 5 degree change in load temps.

With the hard drives and fan filters it adds up, I usually recommend pressure fans for almost all places that even had mesh fan grills, and only airflow fans with applications that have free flow and no restrictions. 

[H0R53]

1 minute ago, W-L said:

With the hard drives and fan filters it adds up, I usually recommend pressure fans for almost all places that even had mesh fan grills, and only airflow fans with applications that have free flow and no restrictions. 

What are some quiet and cheap LED fans that aren't made by Cooler Master, Noctua, or Thermaltake? I'm not paying $15-20 per fan.

[W-L]

11 hours ago, H0R53 said:

What are some quiet and cheap LED fans that aren't made by Cooler Master, Noctua, or Thermaltake? I'm not paying $15-20 per fan.

Bitfenix has some cheap fans but as they are quality is lacking, the regular single color corsair LED fans are alright.  If your wanting to light up the system though your best bet would be good quality fans and LED strips. 

[H0R53]

23 minutes ago, W-L said:

Bitfenix has some cheap fans but as they are quality is lacking, the regular single color corsair LED fans are alright.  If your wanting to light up the system though your best bet would be good quality fans and LED strips. 

I mean you've seen my build in  my sig, I have plenty of lighting.