ryboto

So, I'm interested in going to water. I don't want anything extreme, I'm looking for simple, not flashy, low profile, and quiet. So far, here are the parts I've looked into,

Swiftech MRC120-RES

D-tek Fuzion V2

Swiftech MCP350

Swiftech MCW60

Now, I'd like to cool my CPU and GPU, for that I imagine I'd need a second 120mm radiator. I've already got some Scythe fans I could use on the radiators. I'm not sure which tubing would be best. All of the components seem to accept 3/8'' ID tubing. Would this be a capable setup? I've already got some Scythe fans I could use on the radiators

Edit: didn't really ask which tubing is best, and also I'm curious what kind of coolant should be used.

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CyberDruid

You will be disappointed with the 120 rad.

Do yourself a favor and get at least a 220 for a CPU only loop or a 320 for a CPU/GPU loop and run the the loop res>pump>rad>CPU>GPU

A single large rad is going to work better than two smaller rads.

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ryboto

but how much better? Also, I've got limited space, the case I have is an SFF, so, mounting even a 220 rad would be strange, as it would need to be mounted horizontally. Would it be alright to do that?

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MNiceGuy

I agree with CD. I think air coolers like the TRUE, Tuniq, and Thermalright Extreme can do such a good job that they're giving a single 120mm rad a run for its money if not just outperforming it plain and simple.

It's fine that you have a SFF case; just get a Swiftech RadBox and mount a dual-120mm radiator off the back. I'm not sure if you have any reservations of about having a radiator mounted like that but from experience it performs. Clean, simple, and it works.

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gillbot

Gotta agree here, the 120 rads just aren't enough if you really want to push it. I got a 220 now and am looking to upgrade to a 320 myself.

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afzsom

Psst...the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme is the "TRUE"...I don't like the abbreviation, but eh...

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If your serious about watercooling then go for it, but if you really need good cooling due to overclocking then really do it, but if your not into that then I would just air cool for sure. But I have to say it was fun when I did my loop, and well worth it. Not only does it look good when your done, but you feel good knowing you have a monster so to speak.

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DaCrusader

its Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme

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ryboto

So, I think I've changed my plan here. I may just keep the air cooling for the CPU, but water cool the GPU. Would the 220 still be required for a single GPU?

ira-k

If you don't mind using higher cfm fans on it you can...Use something like this ..:120 - BIX Clone..With a decent cfm fan like this one on a shroud in pull..86cfm Pana...If that doesn't get you as chilly as you would like just add another Pana in a push also..This would be a better fan for it if its not to loud for you..115cfm Pana.They are what I use as rad fans..

If noise is a problem for you the extra rad surface that a 240 rad has would better allow the use of lower cfm fans, me personally I wouldn't use anything smaller then a 86cfm Pana on a rad...

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