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Water noob - future build rad question

zero2dash

zero2dash

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My Rocketfish needs a 'tenant' and I've decided I will be trying water. :)

Right now the plans for the build are -

Q6600 (oc 3.6ghz+)
IP35 Pro
eVGA 9800GTX
8gigs Mushkin DDR2 800
Corsair TX750w

I was planning on getting a Swiftech Apogee GTX Extreme block for the Q6600 and a Swiftech MCW60-R block for the 9800GTX (assuming it fits, otherwise I'll get whatever does fit that just covers the G92 core).

I figured a single Swiftech MCP655 (regular or B version, not sure which to buy yet) would work ok.

My question is on the rad -
planning on doing a 3x120mm.

I know most people go with the Thermochill PA120.3 but then I saw (on Jab-tech) the Swiftech MCR320-QP-K for roughly $80 less. Now I'm not wanting to spend as little as possible, and I know the Thermochill is arguably the best rad out there temp wise. But what I am wondering is: given the components that I will be cooling (Q6600, 9800GTX), would the Thermochill be worth the extra $80 or will the temp difference be pretty low that the Swiftech MCR320 would be sufficient? :confused:

TIA
 
Most people do not go with the PA120.3 :p.

They're not worth the price, really... a 100% markup for a 20% performance boost.

With a Q6600 at around 3.6ghz, and an overclocked 9800GTX, you'll be putting about 325w of heat into the loop. An MCR320 will handle this with 3 medium speed yate loon fans, if you can take the noise.

If you have room (you do) I'd pick up a triple MCR radiator plus another single radiator. This will outperform the thermochill, cost less, and let you use 4 low speed yate loons (Saving about 4dba noise).
 
Arcy is correct. While the TC is the best, the price is often a killer so the next best thing is a MCR320 and if you are a bit limited in dissipation capacity, just add a MCR120 as well.

 
Awesome :)
Thank you guys for the info ;)
I was planning on S-Flex for the fans (now that I've bought them for my V1000), probably either SFF21E's or SFF21F's. :cool:
 
Hilarious man! I'm selling the entire setup you're talking about HERE. MCW60, Apogee GT Extreme, and swiffy 3x120mm rad with a couple S-flex fans! Obviously there are other parts as well but it's already assembled and waiting for somebody to give it a loving home. best of luck...
 
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