Anyone using stock NB waterblock/RE

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keithallenlaw

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I'm getting ready to order my water cooling set up for the Rampage Extreme
and 4870x2. Can you really tell a big difference between the N/B stock block
and a good after market one?

I'm looking at a dual 120mm rad strapped to the back of my Antec 1200 with
a tyee line res. and pump on the inside.

I'm hoping on good results with just a dual 120mm rad. There just really isnt
any place on the Antec1200 to go with anything bigger.

Suggestions most appreciated. -keith
 
if you're just using the nb block and the graphics card then you might be able to get away with using a good 240mm rad.... but then forget about adding in a cpu or anything else.
 
Looks like the rule of thumb is a 120mm slot for every single component that needs cooled.
Maybe I'll build a box or a mount for a quad rad.

Stock N/B block anyone?
 
Stock NB block is more than sufficient.

The 4870X2 requires about 220-250w of radiator headroom it's self. You'd be fine with a double radiator and some 1200-1500rpm fans.
 
Arcygenical said:
Stock NB block is more than sufficient.

The 4870X2 requires about 220-250w of radiator headroom it's self. You'd be fine with a double radiator and some 1200-1500rpm fans.
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Are you counting the cpu and N/B in that dual 120 rad.? Thanks!
 
A CPU and 4870x2 will not be cooled by a single 240mm radiator unless you're underclocking the GPU and using something like a stock E7300...
 
huddy said:
A CPU and 4870x2 will not be cooled by a single 240mm radiator unless you're underclocking the GPU and using something like a stock E7300...
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Quote: Stock NB block is more than sufficient.

The 4870X2 requires about 220-250w of radiator headroom it's self. You'd be fine with a double radiator and some 1200-1500rpm fans.
 
keithallenlaw said:
Are you counting the cpu and N/B in that dual 120 rad.? Thanks!
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No, just the NB. You never stated you wanted to cool the CPU as well.

Step up to at least a triple radiator if you want to get acceptable temps with a CPU + 4870X2 + NB... Perhaps a triple and another single radiator for really great temperatures.
 
Arcygenical said:
No, just the NB. You never stated you wanted to cool the CPU as well.

Step up to at least a triple radiator if you want to get acceptable temps with a CPU + 4870X2 + NB... Perhaps a triple and another single radiator for really great temperatures.
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OK, thanks for your suggestions, appreciated. -keith
 
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