Radiator Problems

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Rook_

Discussion Starter · Mar 11, 2009

Hey WCers, been doing my research on a setup, thought I had made my mind up when I stumbled across the Feser TFC360, now that I've made my choice, looks like every US distributor is Out of Stock.

So it got me thinking, maybe I should rethink my radiator, here's what I'm looking to do;

I have a Q6600, will be overclocking it to about 3.2gHz for daily use, but I'm a temp nazi, I want the coolest temperatures that water can give me. Help me choose a radiator.

This will be a CPU only loop, I considered the GPU and NB, but honestly, I'm not going to overclock my GPU, and I don't think my NB will melt with my ~600mHz overclock.

So this is CPU only, I'm looking at the MCR655 Pump, Apogee GTZ block, 1/2'' Tubing, MCRES Rev2 Reservoir, and I wanted to get the TFC360 paired with some med or high yate loons.

Everything is good to go but the radiator, so I've looked at my other options. PA120.3 seems pricey and not worth it, not to mention it wont direct mount into my case, GTX360 only works well with jet fans, TFC360 looked perfect, but it's out of stock everywhere, I just started looking at the XSPC RX360, but it seems it's out of stock as well.

Would I notice a difference between a TFC240 and a TFC360 for a single CPU only loop? Do any of you have a secret stash of TFC360's?

Also if you have any comments on my other choices, feel free to chime in, I'm open to ideas.

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Juggalo23451

· #2 · Mar 11, 2009

240 Feser rad
http://www.ncixus.com/products/28900...3/Feser%20One/

480 rad
http://www.ncixus.com/products/33299...3/Feser%20One/

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Rook_

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by Juggalo23451

240 Feser rad
http://www.ncixus.com/products/28900...3/Feser%20One/

480 rad
http://www.ncixus.com/products/33299...3/Feser%20One/

I am well aware that Feser does indeed make a 2x120 and 4x120 radiator, but that still doesn't answer my question.

Will I notice any difference in temps with a single CPU only loop with a TFC240 against a TFC360?

As far as the TFC480 goes, I don't know if that will fit inside my HAF.

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Juggalo23451

· #4 · Mar 11, 2009

you will get cooler temp if you use a 360 rad. Not sure how the Haf is set up. But you can put a 480 in a Cosmos S

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ChielScape

· #5 · Mar 11, 2009

it wont without modding.

PA wont even fit anyway, and the GTX does well with normal fans too. its takes over from the Feser at 70 CFM or so, but if you run 50-60 it will still perform great. alternatively, you can get the Magicool Elegant 360, which performs as well as the feser and gtx, even better in some occasions. its available from performancePCs. its cheaper than the feser and GTX as well.

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whe3ls

· #6 · Mar 11, 2009

you could get a xspc rx 360

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benfica101

· #7 · Mar 11, 2009

Get that Thermochill PA120.3 radiaitor, keeps my cpu at 28'c idle at 1.4v, never hits 40'c in gaming

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Rook_

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by whe3ls

you could get a xspc rx 360

I've seen a few good reviews on this radiator, FrozenCPU doesn't have it, where is the best place to buy it?

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ChielScape

· #9 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by benfica101

Get that Thermochill PA120.3 radiaitor, keeps my cpu at 28'c idle at 1.4v, never hits 40'c in gaming

like i said, that PA will never fit, its got a different spacing for the fans.

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Rook_

Discussion Starter · #10 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by ChielScape

like i said, that PA will never fit, its got a different spacing for the fans.

Yeah the Thermochills don't have 15mm fan spacing so it's out of the question for my HAF.

Chiel I saw a post on xtremeoverclockers tonight with different triple rads, the Magicool did very good. It looks solid, but my question is, why are the Fesers sold out and the Magicools are in stock? Not trying to put it down, but it doesn't make sense.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21117

Also would it fit my HAF? Says it's built of the GTX360 so I would assume so, and would my med/high yate loons with a fan controller keep that rad at maximum performance?

Lastly, does anyone know when these places will get more Feser's in stock?

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ChielScape

· #11 · Mar 11, 2009

i dont know.. people here have weird preferences sometimes... even though the GTX and Feser are completely superior to the PA, the PA still sells great. It's all about the what people use and therefore recommend... the Magicools just havent made a name for themselves yet... i bet if more people here buy them they will fly off the shelves.

but this is the rad i meant though...
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23793
as you see its copper plated instead of painted... this greatly improves heattransfer. the plating is also present on the inside, so it will conduct heat from the water to the tubes better... if they ever release a 480 dual row version i'll be ALL OVER it.

as the description says, the end tanks are made of polycarbonate (lexan) rather than acrylic, so they wont crack.

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whe3ls

· #12 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by Rook_

I've seen a few good reviews on this radiator, FrozenCPU doesn't have it, where is the best place to buy it?

petra's

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Rook_

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by ChielScape

I definitely like that pure copper model, thank you. It has a built in res, will I notice a performance decrease with the built in res over the MCRESV2? What pump should I pair with it?

Also +REP for helping me find that Magicool, I think I'll give the underdog a shot, it looks solid.

Edit: Also does that Magicool have 15mm fan spacing?

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ChielScape

· #14 · Mar 11, 2009

the performance inrease over a seperate ress will be limited to that of less tubing and barbs.. you probably wont notice it, but it does have its advantages, i believe magicool does indeed use the 15mm spacing, as its pretty much standard. pump... laing DDC, since the rad has a res in it you can just get a normal top for the pump, or the D5. (MCP355 and 655 respectively) both will do fine, but i like the DDC more.. its smaller and can build up more pressure, so its better when you run more blocks... the D5 has a higher unrestricted flowrate, so it may outperform the DDC slightly when your loop is CPU only, and with a VERY freeflowing block like the original FuZion or the DD MC-TDX. both are very reliable.

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