how much watts can 120mm dissapate?

MxPhenom 216 · Jan 19, 2013, 05:35 PM

How much can a thick 60mm-90mm single 120mm or maybe even a 140mm radiator cool? Is it enough for overclocked CPUs like 2500k/3570k/3770k?

Fourstaff · Jan 19, 2013, 05:44 PM

More than enough, unless you are attempting a heavy overclock.

radrok · Jan 19, 2013, 05:48 PM

The thickest 120 radiator I know of is the monsta 120mm http://www.aquatuning.de/product_inf...onsta-120.html

I think it will be enough for a moderate overclock on a quad ivy/sandy.

The watts dissipation is relative to the water delta you are targeting.

de.das.dude · Jan 19, 2013, 05:49 PM

as far as they claim, the copper 120s can kill 400w on their own. but it depends on a lot of factors like speed of airflow, density, humidity in air, etc.

MxPhenom 216 · Jan 19, 2013, 05:53 PM

I am looking at this. I originally planned to get a new case to run bigger rads, but thats just more money I don't feel like spending and a case bigger then id like. I don't plan to run 5.0GHZ overclocks so.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=34829

And I have a loop already planned out. its just a matter of getting the missing parts.

radrok · Jan 19, 2013, 06:06 PM

That is a good radiator, I have the 420mm UT60 version and it's a solid performer, too bad they are full of flux that has to be flushed.

Never had such a thing with Watercool radiators though, could have been bad luck with the Alphacool one but I think it is worth noting.

Jack1n · Jan 19, 2013, 06:15 PM

well the antec 920 i have is 120x49 and i feel pretty comfortable with it @ 4.5ghz ivy,the 140 rad you linked is way better so yeah it will be more than enough.

MxPhenom 216 · Jan 19, 2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radrok

That is a good radiator, I have the 420mm UT60 version and it's a solid performer, too bad they are full of flux that has to be flushed.

Never had such a thing with Watercool radiators though, could have been bad luck with the Alphacool one but I think it is worth noting.

How did you flush?

radrok · Jan 19, 2013, 07:30 PM

Just warm distilled water pushed in by a ddc pump which picks water from a fairly big jug

MxPhenom 216 · Jan 19, 2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radrok

Just warm distilled water pushed in by a ddc pump which picks water from a fairly big jug

oh that sounds easy enough. Thanks.

radrok · Jan 19, 2013, 07:41 PM

just be sure enough to not let your pump run dry if you don't have a jug/tank big enough just let it run for short sessions

MxPhenom 216 · Jan 19, 2013, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radrok

just be sure enough to not let your pump run dry if you don't have a jug/tank big enough just let it run for short sessions

do you just have a jug or something with a tube to the pump, then to the rad and out into another tub?

radrok · Jan 19, 2013, 08:34 PM

yes exactly, the pump pulls water from a jug into the radiator, then the rad has a free hose that goes into my sink.

I use this method because water where I live is full of minerals and limestone so i can't use kitchen/bathroom hose

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Jan 19, 2013, 05:49 PM	#4
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Jan 19, 2013, 05:48 PM	#3
radrok Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 1,898 (3.30/day) Thanks: 141 Thanked 462 Times in 364 Posts System Specs	The thickest 120 radiator I know of is the monsta 120mm http://www.aquatuning.de/product_inf...onsta-120.html I think it will be enough for a moderate overclock on a quad ivy/sandy. The watts dissipation is relative to the water delta you are targeting.

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MxPhenom 216 Knowledgeable Posting Whore Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,767 (5.79/day) Thanks: 1,281 Thanked 1,082 Times in 835 Posts System Specs	I am looking at this. I originally planned to get a new case to run bigger rads, but thats just more money I don't feel like spending and a case bigger then id like. I don't plan to run 5.0GHZ overclocks so. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=34829 And I have a loop already planned out. its just a matter of getting the missing parts. __________________ Motocross is not just a sport, it's a lifestyle. File Server: Intel Pentium G630, 8GB PNY 1600, AsRock H77M Micro, Corsair CX430M, Vertex 2 90GB (OS), 2x WD Red 2TB in RAID1 “We will never know our full potential, unless we push ourselves to find it. -Travis Rice”

Jan 19, 2013, 06:06 PM	#6
radrok Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 1,898 (3.30/day) Thanks: 141 Thanked 462 Times in 364 Posts System Specs	That is a good radiator, I have the 420mm UT60 version and it's a solid performer, too bad they are full of flux that has to be flushed. Never had such a thing with Watercool radiators though, could have been bad luck with the Alphacool one but I think it is worth noting.

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Jack1n Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 616 (2.71/day) Thanks: 32 Thanked 128 Times in 121 Posts System Specs	well the antec 920 i have is 120x49 and i feel pretty comfortable with it @ 4.5ghz ivy,the 140 rad you linked is way better so yeah it will be more than enough. __________________

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radrok Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 1,898 (3.30/day) Thanks: 141 Thanked 462 Times in 364 Posts System Specs	Just warm distilled water pushed in by a ddc pump which picks water from a fairly big jug

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radrok Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 1,898 (3.30/day) Thanks: 141 Thanked 462 Times in 364 Posts System Specs	just be sure enough to not let your pump run dry if you don't have a jug/tank big enough just let it run for short sessions

Jan 19, 2013, 08:34 PM	#13
radrok Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 1,898 (3.30/day) Thanks: 141 Thanked 462 Times in 364 Posts System Specs	yes exactly, the pump pulls water from a jug into the radiator, then the rad has a free hose that goes into my sink. I use this method because water where I live is full of minerals and limestone so i can't use kitchen/bathroom hose

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