How much is enough?

[Choklitmlk]

I'm looking to do a single loop with a 3770k and a gtx670 reference in it, whats the rough rad setup I'll need?

The big thing of this is that space is a big issue, so I'm looking for a sort of minimum, gpu only slighty oc (factory oc) and cpu may go for a ~4.5ghz

thanks

 

[andrewmchugh]

120 x 3 would be enough. What case and fans(target speed/noise) are you looking at?

 

[Josh Weston]

I imagine that a 360mm rad at 45m thickness would cover your needs, but a 60mm varient would be preferred.

 

[airdeano]

+1 for josh, i also agree with the 60mm variant over the thinner radiators. the thinner may
be able to support your combination, but you'll always want some headroom, instead of
running on the edge.

depending on the radiator itself usually dictates the fan/speed. 8-12fpi (fins per inch) can
run some low rpm speed to lend itself to quiet operations. 14-20fpi can use the low speed fans,
but the temps will increase slightly. 20-30fpi, to get decent operation usually a high rpm fan is best
and again, the noise factor could be an issue, so slower fans will deffo make for higher temps.

XSPC EX360 with a Swiftech Helix 120, Scythe GT-15, or Noctua NF-F12 and a push/pull
would be advantagious due to the thinner radiator.
XSPC RX360 with a Swiftech Helix 120, Scythe GT-15, or Noctua NF-F12 and a push or pull
would work very well and quiet.

airdeano

 

[CPMFW]

the rx360 kit with the d5 pump which tom reviewed a couple of days ago would be a good choice...
if you want it cheaper, the 750 kit should also do the job

 

[airdeano]

yeah, the whole kit is fine for the first time installer. Tom doesn't like the fans (i don't either)
but they will tide one over until an upgrade can be saved up..
either pump option is fine, for CPU block if really tight on budget the RASA is great, but if you
want that better n'th performance the raystorm is exceptional. your budget will dictate the
outcome.

airdeano

 

[Tjj226_Angel]

A swiftech MCR320x rad would do just fine