Witch 3x RAdiator?

[aeon187]

So im kind of out dated with WC.

 

My old build contain a feser one 360,

 

Im looking to W\C my second computer 

 

Witch 3x (120mm) rad would you guys recommand?

[cjeffcoatjr]

EK CoolStream 360 XT

[Ghost]

Most radiators perform similarly.

 

Firstly prioritize size and material. Copper is off course better than aluminium and you want a big a radiator as possible. It's not that much more for a thicker radiator compared to getting a second rad.

 

You also want to look at FPI. Low FPI is designed for low RPM and high FPI rads are designed to perfrom best at higher RPMs.

 

Lastly you want to prioritise the features, some come with extra ports or bleeding screws.

 

Of course adjust to your budget. If you pick a radiator yourself we can let you know if it's a good or bad choice.

 

 Going to a water cooling retailer, sorting by 360 rads and picking an average price radiator would very likely result with a good quality, well perfroming rad. Remember, that more expensive things tend to perform better or have more features as a rule.

[aeon187]

Would I just be better with the h320 from swiftech?

[Ghost]

Depends on your situation. What components do you currently have and what do you intend to buy?

[aeon187]

I only have left over of tubes and coolant.

 

I would need pretty much anything else,

 

But I believe the h320 could give me good enought performance that my eventual overclock will be limited by the cpu and not the temperature.

 

What are your tought ?

[Ghost]

I only have left over of tubes and coolant.

 

I would need pretty much anything else,

 

But I believe the h320 could give me good enought performance that my eventual overclock will be limited by the cpu and not the temperature.

 

What are your tought ?

In that case, get the H320, unless you really enjoyed water cooling and want to put your own loop together again.

[aeon187]

Well, It's a fun experience, But It also can be very frustrating and time consuming..

 

Should I expect similar performance between DIY and h320?

[Ghost]

Well, It's a fun experience, But It also can be very frustrating and time consuming..

 

Should I expect similar performance between DIY and h320?

Depends on components you pick. But for the same price. The H320 will be better/equal.

[aeon187]

Question #1

You think It will be good enought to push my cpu to he's limits?

 

asus p8z77-v pro

HAF X

intel 3750k

 

 

And not be limited by the heat??

 

Question #2

also if I go with the h320 should I switch the fan?

[Artem]

alphacool ut60

[Ghost]

Question #1

You think It will be good enought to push my cpu to he's limits?

 

asus p8z77-v pro

HAF X

intel 3750k

 

 

And not be limited by the heat??

 

Question #2

also if I go with the h320 should I switch the fan?

I assume you mean 3570k.

 

You will probably be aiming for a 4.4 Ghz overclock +/- 200 MHz

 

You will always be limited by heat. Even if you added more radiators.

 

You can switch the H320 fans if you find you want a quieter solution or get better performance. That's something you can always do later.

[Prophet of Entropy]

the performance change removing the stock fans is small, if there is a fan who's acoustic signature is pleasant to you and sound is important to you then change them.  I wouldn't recommend automatically changing them, cause the fans swiftech AIOs come with are pretty good.