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yes, by a fair bit. if you keep fans at comparable speeds youll get lower temps or you can have the same temps but way quiter.So I'm thinking about switching my current system to a slightly larger case that can accommodate a 280 mm. Is a 280mm better than a 240mm? just wondering since I already have a 240 rad and fans.
Thanks!
you can do the math. a 280 is much closer to a 360 in performance than a 240 is to a 280. yes a higher fpi, thicker or dual pass/x-flow rads will add to cooling.In case no one has actual experience or numbers to share; I would suspect just going from 240 to 280 will have very little performance gains. Maybe going to a higher fpi count and a better sp fan in addition to the new radiator might make it a solid upgrade though.
Fwiw, my reply wasn’t intended as a direct response to yours, you just got to the post button before me. I had no intention to troll.you can do the math. a 280 is much closer to a 360 in performance than a 240 is to a 280. yes a higher fpi, thicker or dual pass/x-flow rads will add to cooling.
pendragon1 thanks for the reply too! sorry didnt mean to neglect youyoure welcome...
you can buy sp140 fans but if your happy stick with what ya got.
Noctua A14 Industrial PPC-3000 PWM FTWNow if you reeeeally need some high pressure 140s, I always had luck with those 38mm thick silverstone fans. They're a little weird with having 120mm mounting holes, but I'm pretty sure they come with adapter feet nowadays.
140x140 = 19,600 x 2 = 39,200
120x120 = 14,400 x 3 = 43,200
140x140 = 19,600 x 2 = 39,200
120x120 = 14,400 x 2 = 28,800
280mm vs 360mm and 280mm vs 240mm difference is 4,000 vs 10,400 (thanks pendragon1)
So, moral of the story? never go with 240 RADs. 280 or 360 is the way to go. e-penis? 420 RAD!!
Reppin Dual 420420 GANG
Reppin Dual 420
ThermalTake View 71 RGBWhat case?
Boy George case.........nah!
I'm thinking of going with the Fractal Design 7 XL......I'm contemplating a 480mm RAD set up, plus I have the Design 7 Compact, it's so cool, 0 ZERO!!! RGB, like Darth Vader. Then again, I don't know if I should spend $350 just for pure pleasure..........or keep what I have......dang!
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-cx-9030006-ww-radiator/p/2YM-000R-000J9?Description=corsair 480mm&cm_re=corsair_480mm-_-2YM-000R-000J9-_-Product&quicklink=true
https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-define-7-xl-atx-full-tower/p/N82E16811352120?Description=fractal design define 7 xl&cm_re=fractal_design define 7 xl-_-11-352-120-_-Product&quicklink=true