Radiator size? - [H]ard|Forum

**dandapice** · #1 10-09-2009, 09:53 AM

What size radiator should I use for cooling the EVGA X58 SLI (non-classified) NB / SB water block AND the mosfet as 1 loop? 1X120? 2X120? I'm looking to keep it as compact AND effective as possible...

**King Icewind** · #2 10-09-2009, 10:00 AM

Considering all that's in one loop, I would go with a 3 x 120...

**Main** · #3 10-09-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by King Icewind

Considering all that's in one loop, I would go with a 3 x 120...

huh ? as far as I see he don't include the CPU .... even a 120mm with a quiet/throttled fan is "overkill" for JUST the mb

(overclocking/overvolting isn't mentioned either)

Maybe ts (threadstarter) shall be more precise in his question too

**Delemon** · #4 10-09-2009, 02:50 PM

I think even with overclocking/overvolting, a 1x120 should be plenty for just NB/SB and mosfets. Per OP description, it'd be about the same as running a full cover mobo block. Now, if GPU and/or CPU are added, then that is a different story.

**King Icewind** · #5 10-09-2009, 03:38 PM

yea...i just figured he was adding the cpu too... how many people water cooling everything except the cpu?

**Main** · #6 10-09-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by King Icewind

yea...i just figured he was adding the cpu too...i mean, how many people water cooling everything except the cpu?

Well those who are xtremely sensitive to noise ?

**King Icewind** · #7 10-09-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Main

Well those who are xtremely sensitive to noise ?

fair enough

**lollerskater69** · #8 10-09-2009, 03:59 PM

a 120.1 is fine.

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