Wanna upgrade the bonnie

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MADMAX22

Discussion Starter · Nov 22, 2009

So I was thinking of getting a new rad to replace my bonnie heater core that I have had for like the past 4 years. I dont want anything larger then a 3x120 rad.

What out there is better then the heater core? I havnt been following any recent developements if there are any.

Thanks for the input.

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runeazn

· #2 · Nov 22, 2009

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Originally Posted by MADMAX22

i think the hardwarelabs( they taken over dangerden) black ice gtx 360 if you can allow delta's or san ace's pushing cause the 20fpi.
Or if you want quit performance i guess the TFC 360/420 x-changer
or if you want the cheaper ones but less performance : Swiftech MCR320 QP,Thermochill PA120.3 and the XSPC RX360 rad this rad is between the expensiveness and cheapness of the rad above^^^

linky for the GTX 360 rad

TFC X-Changer 360/420

linky for MCR320 QP

linky for PA120.3 perfomance pc's had no description so click herre but if you want that one [URL=]click here this is and dual hyperlink [/URL]

Linky for the RX360

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MADMAX22

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 26, 2009

Well Im looking at the gtx360 but wanted to give this one bumb to see if there was any more input as to what I should consider.

Or if the heater core is still a good viable contender in the rad world.

Thanks for the input also Runeazn.

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mazza-

· #4 · Nov 26, 2009

my TFC Xchanger 360/420 rad does very well. i would recommend it. especially with 1/2" ID tubing it works really well.

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runeazn

· #5 · Nov 26, 2009

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Originally Posted by mazza-

my TFC Xchanger 360/420 rad does very well. i would recommend it. especially with 1/2" ID tubing it works really well.

didn't i already recommend it

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nub

· #6 · Nov 26, 2009

The heatercore is still a good choice. If you need more cooling capacity, just get another one.

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ira-k

· #7 · Nov 26, 2009

Hey Max. When Martin tested the Bonnie it was about like a Swifty 320 if you used higher cfm fans on it. So to do any better you'll really need a dual row rad like the GTX,TFC,RX..etc

If your using 120x38mm fans over 1400 or so RPM the GTX is a little ahead, the higher the cfm the better they do.

If your using lower then say a 68cfm Pana the TFC or XSPC/RX would be a little better.

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mazza-

· #8 · Nov 28, 2009

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Originally Posted by runeazn

didn't i already recommend it

yes but i wanted to reinforce that recommendation as to it's amazing cooling capacity

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MADMAX22

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 19, 2009

Thanks for all the input everyone. I ended up getting the tfc xchanger 360, got it at danger den with 20% off.

Must say it is a nice addition. I like the offset of the frame, kind of acts like a little shroud if you dont have a bigger one to put on.

I have two silverstones on it right now and a generic POS fan. Its performing very well so far. With a fresh reseat (still need to cure the as5) I have about the same idle temps which is to be expected (maybe 1c difference) but the load temps so far are about on average 4-5c lower.

Now as long as it doesnt blow up all over my system (knocks on wood....) Ill be happy.

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