Project: Nuclear Fission

[wassupdoc]

Thank you

I have the choice of two radiators.

The Black Ice GTX360 which will be mounted externally because I am using Panaflo fans

Other option is an INTERNALLY mounted XSPC EX480

Both rads are pretty much the same price, but the GTX360 is $4 more... So yeah, the same price...

If you can fit it, then a 480 would be sweet XD If it's cheaper, even sweeter

 

[reeper250]

If you can fit it, then a 480 would be sweet XD If it's cheaper, even sweeter

The GTX 360 is the super thick rad whereas the EX480 is slim. I will be using Panaflo Ultra High speed fans, cooling two 460's and either an i7 3700k or i7 3820.

 

[wassupdoc]

The GTX 360 is the super thick rad whereas the EX480 is slim. I will be using Panaflo Ultra High speed fans, cooling two 460's and either an i7 3700k or i7 3820.

In that case, the 360 would be a better option if performance is all that matters, An interior 480 would look so much better, and there won't be that bigger difference in temps. Would the 460s be @1GHz by any chance?

 

[reeper250]

In that case, the 360 would be a better option if performance is all that matters, An interior 480 would look so much better, and there won't be that bigger difference in temps. Would the 460s be @1GHz by any chance?

So the choice of rads consists of

XSPC RX360 http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=12559

Black Ice GTX 360 http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=15730

XSPC EX480 http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=18733

 

[wassupdoc]

So the choice of rads consists of

XSPC RX360 http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=12559

Black Ice GTX 360 http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=15730

XSPC EX480 http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=18733

The XSPC one is the best

 

[reeper250]

The XSPC one is the best

Check this out;

http://skinneelabs.com/assets/images/Radiators/TripleV2/triples-v2_heatdiss-2dT.jpg

http://skinneelabs.com/assets/images/Radiators/TripleV2/triples-v2_heatdiss-5dT.jpg

So now I am thinking either the Black Ice GTX 360 or the XSPC EX480 because the XSPC RX360 is $110 while these two rads are around $80....

I will be using 3000RPM fans so it looks like I shouldn't get the RX360

 

[reeper250]

Which fans for the XSPC RX360 radiator should I get? I will either get two $20 fans such as the 1800RPM Gentle Typhoons or FOUR $10 fans for push-pull

I like quiet fans, but I will also be using a fan controller, so yeah

These are the fans which will cost around $10 each so I can buy four and use them in push-pull

[font="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"]Xigmatek XLF-F1254 - [/font]http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=11381

[font="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"]Scythe SlipStream 1600RPM - [/font]http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=14171

[font="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"]BitFenix Spectre - [/font]http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=17463[font="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"] [/font][font="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"] [/font]

[font="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"]CoolerMaster SickleFlow 2000rpm - [/font]http://www.pccasegea...roducts_id=8135

Another interesting combination may be this;

[font="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"]Arctic Cooling F12 Pro - [/font]http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=15300

These would push the air through the radiator

Then the ones without the fan guard would be used to pull that air through and out of the rad

[font="Arial, Verdana, sans-serif"]Arctic Cooling F12 - [/font]http://www.pccasegea...oducts_id=15441

If it is possible to remove the fan guard from the F12 Pro fans, I would prefer to get four of them and just take the fan guard off two of them and replace the guard with fan grills

I just noticed the Nexus BeamAir fan guard things and I am quite interested;

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_26_848&products_id=11052

Are they worth the price or should I just buy some simple fan grills?

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_26_16&products_id=7

 

[wassupdoc]

Those graphs are interesting, turns out the black ice GT is the best. I use the bitfenix spectre fans in my pc and I have to say they are great, very quiet and not too bright, although I don't know much about about static pressure

out of those fans, id get the sickleflows or the xigmateks, they have the best cfm and static pressure. and I would just buy a 360 rad grill instead of fans with them built in

those aiflow things look interesting although i doubt they would fit under a radiator

 

[PEXON]

Black Ice is only best if you use high RPM fans by the looks of it. 3000 RPM fans will be very loud, if you use 3 or 4 of them.

 

[wassupdoc]

Black Ice is only best if you use high RPM fans by the looks of it. 3000 RPM fans will be very loud, if you use 3 or 4 of them.

actually it's best from a bit under 2000rpm+, most fans are around that area, so I said it was best

sorry if I wasn't clear

*EDIT*

So in that case I would get the Coolermaster Sickleflows and something like this: http://specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/360mm-Radiator-Grills-cid-1876.html

 

[reeper250]

actually it's best from a bit under 2000rpm+, most fans are around that area, so I said it was best

sorry if I wasn't clear

*EDIT*

So in that case I would get the Coolermaster Sickleflows and something like this: http://specialtech.c...s-cid-1876.html

It will cost me $20 for that fan grill + postage from Specialtech would be $95 all up for me... I live in Australia so my choices are limited

 

[wassupdoc]

It will cost me $20 for that fan grill + postage from Specialtech would be $95 all up for me... I live in Australia so my choices are limited

I know I was just suggesting the kind of product you want XD have a look here then: http://www.au.aquatuning.com/index.php/cPath/25_95_146

 

[xbournex]

If you were to get Spectre's for a rad, get Spectre PRO's instead.

 

[reeper250]

If you were to get Spectre's for a rad, get Spectre PRO's instead.

PC Case Gear does not sell Spectre Pro's

I have Panaflo fans which will go on the 480 or 360 rad.

I think I might get the XSPC EX480 radiator and mount it internally, then mount the RX240 rad externally.

 

[xbournex]

Not where I usually look after (Australia), but i'll try to get an ETA for you by monday.

However, If i have to go with the choices above for my personal rad, spectre pro's will be at the bottom of the list. they're mainly for a silent case fan. The CM Sickleflows ARENT the advertised 19db, i have experience with them. it sounds more like 29.

As for the slip streams, they're too loud and push less air for their own good."meh" fans.

I would go with the xigmatek or the gentle typhoons. I don't remember which model off the top of my head, but the cougar brand fans have good specs on them too.

 

[reeper250]

Not where I usually look after (Australia), but i'll try to get an ETA for you by monday.

However, If i have to go with the choices above for my personal rad, spectre pro's will be at the bottom of the list. they're mainly for a silent case fan. The CM Sickleflows ARENT the advertised 19db, i have experience with them. it sounds more like 29.

As for the slip streams, they're too loud and push less air for their own good."meh" fans.

I would go with the xigmatek or the gentle typhoons. I don't remember which model off the top of my head, but the cougar brand fans have good specs on them too.

Thanks, PC Case Gear if possible

 

[reeper250]

So I have decided on an internal 480 radiator, but haven't chosen which one...

I need a slim 480 rad and was thinking either the Swiftech MCR420 QP or the XSPC EX480

Just from the look of them the Swiftech seems more suitable because of lower fin density.

I am using 3000RPM Panaflo's (which arrived today and are AMAZING!!!), although they are loud so I will be running them at around 1500 - 2000RPM

Correct me if i'm wrong but higher density fins on the rad require high RPM fans to be effective.

If there is another rad that anyone recommends, please do.

 

[xbournex]

Thanks, PC Case Gear if possible

They're arriving to Australia mid-January. As for which retail store, it's unsure yet, but, if you want them at PC Case Gear, bug them to bring them in.

 

[reeper250]

They're arriving to Australia mid-January. As for which retail store, it's unsure yet, but, if you want them at PC Case Gear, bug them to bring them in.

Thank-you

 

[reeper250]

Finally ordered my radiator; Magicool 180 x 3

http://www.performan...oducts_id=32880

Cost me $150 for rad including shipping

I am thinking about ordering some Koolance Quick Disconnects;

This;

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_1275&products_id=17896

Or these;

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_1275&products_id=17892

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_1275&products_id=17893