onefalsehope

Whats the big difference between the black ice and the swifttech 220...i mean the black ice is a good 20dollars more???


http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCR...k-pr-3199.html


http://www.jab-tech.com/Black-Ice-Xt...k-pr-2987.html


is it reliability or something? If not then the decision will be simple, but i wanted a second opinion

DrDeville

If anyone has a link to rad comparison tests, I'd appreciate it too.

I've researched the same issue, and not come up with much of an answer. I'm thinking that--with so many variables such as tube diameter, fin spacing, etc--there well may be significant differences. But I haven't been able to find much useful test data.

Some rads claim they are designed for low airflow and silence, while others claim they are optimized for maximum cooling with high airflow. One guy reported that, by replacing his run of the mill 2x rad with a very highly respected and expensive 2x Thermochill, his temps went down a mere 2C. That was disappointing.

In the absence of comparison tests, I'm just going with the cheapest rads of decent quality. <shrug>

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onefalsehope

im doing just the same man, ill have the radiator sitting outside the comp anyway so it shouldnt be too bad even if i get a "lesser quality one"...wow only 2C isnt too much of a reason for me to go out and drop extra money on one...thanks for the input

soloz2

I've heard that there is only a few degrees difference between rads. That's why unless I see some good proof otherwise I'm just going to get the cheapest double or tripple rad I can find.

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onefalsehope

i hear ya

DrDeville

You're very welcome.

If your radiator is outside your case, I'd break the bank, and spend $7 more for the Black Ice Pro III at DangerDen.

I dunno--big radiators just make me happy.

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Inquisitor

Well, first i'm going to harp on you guys for not buying heatercores because they cool better and are cheaper. But comparing the 2 rads, I see no difference in the 2. I would buy the cheapest one.

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Posted this a bit back.

http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...light=roundups

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onefalsehope

awesome thanks burn