Current setup is in sig. I just switched from a HAF X case to a Corsair Carbide Air 540. It gives me a lot more flexibility with WCing. The setup does OK with temps (60/58C with heavy gaming), I could do a lot better with a. temps, and b. noise.
My current setup is just using the GT AP-15s at max flow (1850rpm).
The options, as I see it (other suggestions welcome) -
1. Add a single 240 rad to the existing loop with two more GT AP-15s.
Pros: Cheapest option, gives plenty of cooling (I think?)
Cons: Case is cramped, not much room for reduced noise by turning fans down
2. Sell the 360 and buy two 2x140mm to use internally.
Pros: Plenty of space in the case (the 360 in the front is very cramped right now, and I'd like to turn the fans around), better cooling (more surface area than 5x120mm),
Cons: Excellent 140mm fans are still nowhere to be found (may be best with just AP-15s and adapters?), costliest option, no noise reduction if 120mm fans are used
3. Sell the 360 and buy a large external rad like a 4x180mm or similar
Pros: Best cooling, case is wide open, potentially much less fan noise
Cons: Longest tubing runs (how much is too much for MCP35X?), possibly require higher flow rate from pump (which is the noisiest component), unsure how to power fans in an external setup.
Would really appreciate recommendations.
My current setup is just using the GT AP-15s at max flow (1850rpm).
The options, as I see it (other suggestions welcome) -
1. Add a single 240 rad to the existing loop with two more GT AP-15s.
Pros: Cheapest option, gives plenty of cooling (I think?)
Cons: Case is cramped, not much room for reduced noise by turning fans down
2. Sell the 360 and buy two 2x140mm to use internally.
Pros: Plenty of space in the case (the 360 in the front is very cramped right now, and I'd like to turn the fans around), better cooling (more surface area than 5x120mm),
Cons: Excellent 140mm fans are still nowhere to be found (may be best with just AP-15s and adapters?), costliest option, no noise reduction if 120mm fans are used
3. Sell the 360 and buy a large external rad like a 4x180mm or similar
Pros: Best cooling, case is wide open, potentially much less fan noise
Cons: Longest tubing runs (how much is too much for MCP35X?), possibly require higher flow rate from pump (which is the noisiest component), unsure how to power fans in an external setup.
Would really appreciate recommendations.