First WC Build w/ 500R; Advice Needed

[ChickenWing]

I am looking to upgrade to WC in order to make my build silent. Would one EX 240 rad be sufficient to cool a 3570k @ 4.4 Ghz and a Gtx 670? I have a Corsair 500R and am therefore limited on space..

 

[Josh Weston]

No, it wouldn't really be sufficient. A CPU only loop, sure...
I'm afraid that if you want anything close to decent temps, a relatively thin 240 rad just won't cut it.

 

[ChickenWing]

What do you think would be the minimum for decent temps?

 

[Josh Weston]

What volts are you using for your 3570k?

 

[ChickenWing]

1.188V. I could also try to only WC my GPU if there isnt sufficient space as my CPU cooler is pretty quiet and temps are good. I am not sure how that would look though.

 

[Josh Weston]

I'd say that a thick (60mm) 360mm rad would do it.
I'm not sure if a 240 and a 120 would mean the same temps.
And, i'm sure a GPU only loop could be made to look good. A member on here (JamesRiley94) was considering such a thing a little while ago, if I remember rightly.