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Will one radiator be enough?

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Souljah

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Hi everyone, long time lurker, and a watercooling newb. Will one Radiator be enough for what I'm trying to do or am I asking for trouble? My case has the ability to go 3x360 radiators, but my budget is a little tight. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Here's my equipment list:

Radiator:
XSPC RX360

Reservoir/Pump
XSPC X20 750

CPU Block:
Heatkiller 3.0 (1366)

Mobo Block
EK FS GA X58A (UD7)

GPU Block
EK FS7970 Nickel

Fans:
Yate loon M
 
Assuming you have one CPU, one chipset, and one GPU in your loop you'll be just fine with a single RX360.
 
Your water temps will be pretty high under load, but nothing to worry about. Just keep an eye on your fluid levels.
 
Should be decently fine, worst case you add one later if temps ar enot compfterable to you.
 
Will the pump I purchased be enough for 3 radiators? I know its not top of the line.. but I got it for a good deal in the for sale section. Actually.. all the items I purchased were through the for sale forum.
 
pahriah said:
Better water flow creates turbulence and is said to provides better heat transfer and cooling. Have you considered this for your pump and res?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/13884/ex-res-300/XSPC_Dual_525_Bay_Reservoir_-_w_Alphacool_VPP655_Variable_Speed_Pump_Installed.html?tl=g30c107s152

It works wonders and the pump is powerful and lasts forever (I have one that is lasting 3 years now and runs like when I first bought it).
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Would I get better performance changing out the pump vs. adding an additional radiator? Like I said, I'm on a pretty tight budget so I'm trying to get the best bang for my buck.
 
Go with what you have now, if needed ask again, you may need anything else
 
Souljah said:
Will the pump I purchased be enough for 3 radiators? I know its not top of the line.. but I got it for a good deal in the for sale section. Actually.. all the items I purchased were through the for sale forum.
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Radiators don't add very much resistance to flow at all. For example, an XSPC RS240 radiator has less resistance than a single VL3N quick disconnect.

Would I get better performance changing out the pump vs. adding an additional radiator? Like I said, I'm on a pretty tight budget so I'm trying to get the best bang for my buck.
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Another radiator will definitely get you lower temps than improving the pump. Changing your pump won't have very large of an effect unless you're putting a bunch of QD fittings in there that you haven't told us about or are adding another GPU block. The most restrictive thing in your loop right now is the mobo block.
 
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