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So for the time being, I'm gonna run my i7-4770K and crossfire 290s. How much rad do I need to comfortable cool that? All throughout the summer I kept my place at about 73 F. That's the hottest temp I'll be seeing unless my AC breaks. I also wonder how you guys feel about the WC kits that place like xpsc offers.
 
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About 5x120mm if you use 1800RPM fans otherwise go for 6x120mm
 
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buildzoid said:
About 5x120mm if you use 1800RPM fans otherwise go for 6x120mm
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Yeah I agree with that. 5 - 8 120mm rad units. The variance is based on quality of rad and whether dual pass or not.

As for kits. I think they are pretty much a waste of money. You are just basically paying them to bundle it together, and you could hand pick better components most of the time.
 
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3x120mm radiators is far enough go with 60mm thick radiators.

Buy 1200 to 1800 rpm range fans.
 
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Animalpak said:
3x120mm radiators is far enough go with 60mm thick radiators.

Buy 1200 to 1800 rpm range fans.
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Okay. Been juggling around prices and whatnot and have about $400. Could you help me pick something together using the 60mm 120mm rad? All if possible. I can go a bit over.
 
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Champ said:
Okay. Been juggling around prices and whatnot and have about $400. Could you help me pick something together using the 60mm 120mm rad? All if possible. I can go a bit over.
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As radiator :

Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 3x120mm

or

Phobya G-Changer 360 V2 3x120mm


They are top notch most selling radiators now.
 
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