How much radiator is enough?

[pheenix]

First, a little background on my system:

E8500 (dual core 3.16Ghz)
2x Radeon 5770's (will be run at 100% for distributed computing)

Will a dual 120mm radiator be sufficient until I can raise the funds to get a triple 120?

 

[xp3nd4bl3]

You're looking at ~275W with no OC. Should be okay.

 

[pheenix]

You're looking at ~275W with no OC. Should be okay.

Yeah...until I get the 3x 120, there will be no OC of any kind. Then I'll start oc'ing the cpu (gpu will not be oc'd)

 

[EricFX1984]

I am not sure what 120 x 2 you are talking about... I can tell you that if you are talking about the Swiftech then you are going to be needing Kaze Ultra 3000 fans or at the very least you will be needing Yate Loon high speed 120's

you can afford a 120 x 3...

http://jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCR320-QP-K-Triple-120mm-Radiator-pr-3320.html

 

[BillParrish]

I agree, more rad is allways better but if not looking for bragging rights temps or very quiet operation and you push enough air through it, it is absolutely astounding how much heat even a single 120 (not recommeded at all in your application due to the 100% load dual cards) will dissipate. With what you are doing I would recommend doing whatever it took to get as much rad as you can.

 

[pheenix]

Just looking for enough to get by for a little while

 

[jiminator]

if you or someone you know has a junked car you can convert the radiator from it. Should be sufficient for any type setup you may have.