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Is a 240mm rad enough for a CPU?

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More specifically a 60mm thick rad. My aim is to keep the CPU at 40-50 degrees at full load. I also want headroom for a future overclock if needed. Is a 240mm rad enough for this? I’m considering the EK-Coolstream XE.

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The EK radiator should do the trick, it's also worth mentioning that you'd have an easier time pulling off such low load temps if you went for a 280 or 260mm rad.

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You never specified which CPU. 

 

 

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Just now, aries757 said:

@Crunchy Dragon wrong forum area, lol

Wow I usually never miss those... Thanks for pointing that out, but in the future it is preferred that you use the report function. (=

 

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1 minute ago, CyberFern0 said:

8700K

Ah, those tend to have dramatic drops with a liquid metal swap, something to look into.

 

 

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10 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

The EK radiator should do the trick, it's also worth mentioning that you'd have an easier time pulling off such low load temps if you went for a 280 or 260mm rad.

What the heck is a 260mm rad....

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Just now, Enderman said:

What the heck is a 260mm rad....

That’s my line, and also, does it matter?

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Just now, Enderman said:

What the heck is a 260mm rad....

Meant 360...

 

I'm sick, give me a break you guys xD

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2 minutes ago, CyberFern0 said:

That’s my line, and also, does it matter?

I was just kidding, he obviously means 360 :)

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

Meant 360...

 

I'm sick, give me a break you guys xD

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Oh ok. I originally was gonna go with that...but that was if I could even find a tg case that could even support 2 360’s. As you can see, I was unsuccessful...?

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1 minute ago, CyberFern0 said:

Oh ok. I originally was gonna go with that...but that was if I could even find a tg case that could even support 2 360’s. As you can see, I was unsuccessful...?

Yeah, TG cases aren't known for high radiator support. Unless you want with one of the Thermaltake View series, those are pretty big.

 

I want to build a PC/claw machine combination in one someday...

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1 minute ago, CyberFern0 said:

Oh ok. I originally was gonna go with that...but that was if I could even find a tg case that could even support 2 360’s. As you can see, I was unsuccessful...?

The entire problem is the case. I can’t find one that will work, so I’m trying to compromise. If you guys know any tg cases that can support 2 360’s, please list them.

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4 minutes ago, Hollowhalls said:

900D? xD

tower 900

It isn’t tg though...and it’s way overkill.

 

 

WHAT?!?! I never knew that the vertical GPU thing was optional in the View Series. That’s the reason that I’ve stayed away from them. It turns it that it is optional. The View 71 is a perfect fit.

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tg? gonna have to fill me in on that
and yeah its overkill, so is 2 360's

 

oh tempered glass

yeah got me on that one.

but the tower 900 is tempered

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14 minutes ago, Hollowhalls said:

but the tower 900 is tempered

Still overkill

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The View 71, or the core v71 both fit that criteria

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