add a MCR120-QP in conjuction with my Thermochill PA120.3?

[Aldy402]

add a MCR120-QP in conjuction with my Thermochill PA120.3?

right now I only have my quad in the loop pushing from somewhere btwn 175-200 watts of heat. Im adding my newly acquired 8800GT(MCW60) and Maximus Formula NB block to the mix.

I can imagine the heat dump of the NB and 8800GT to be QUITE HOT. I have a Swiftech MCR120 laying around in my closet and I have room for it in my case, should I throw that in in the same loop? I never seen anybody mix and match rads before.. or should I just throw everything at the PA120.3?

so how would I do the loop order?

[SparkyJJO]

No I wouldn't do it in the same loop, I think the added restriction of it (considering it has 3/8" barbs only).

[Aldy402]

No I wouldn't do it in the same loop, I think the added restriction of it (considering it has 3/8" barbs only).

my entire loop is 3/8" though. I honestly rather not but the heat dump of the vid+nb is going to be massive.

[SparkyJJO]

Oh

Hit me for not reading your sig?

Well I don't know if the added restriction of an extra rad will be offset by the little extra thermal capacity of the MCR120 or not. I suppose, if you don't mind cutting some tubing and maybe filling a couple times, run without it first then add it in and compare.

[Durkadurka]

Your PA 120.3 should be more than enough to handle your q6600 + 8800GT + NB.

[.Logic]

Your PA 120.3 should be more than enough to handle your q6600 + 8800GT + NB.

Don't count on it, take the NB out in my opinion

[Nate P.]

Don't count on it, take the NB out in my opinion
Well, not that the NB produces too much heat, but it's really restrictive. I'd still take it out though because you would be murdering you pump.:(

[.Logic]

Well, not that the NB produces too much heat, but it's really restrictive. I'd still take it out though because you would be murdering you pump.:(

It's not the restriction that worries me but the large heat dump into the loop. Putting the NB in your loop will definately limit you overclock to some extent, I would advise that if you have another pump laying around you put the NB on the MCR120.

[Xilikon]

LOL... The northbridge will radiate 50W of heat maximum (X38) so it's not like it matter... The PA120.3 can handle it fine assuming you get enough airflow to overcome the heatload. Marci have a chart for this purpose ;)

A GPU + CPU can generate up to 450W of heat MAXIMUM, not more and the PA120.3 can handle up to 600W fine with appropriate airflow. The only reason to make a separate loop is if you are getting the videocard in SLI/CROSSFIRE as this can push the radiator to the limit or you want to add cooling power without increasing noise. Also, it's more important to pick the proper pump or get 2 in series.

[Clockwork_Apple]

Why not just aircool the NB? Thermalright HR-05 and a 60mm at 5v is more than enough.

[Aldy402]

I think im just going to put the NB on its own loop. The NB blocks does seem to really hurt my flow. I have an idea. Im just going to buy one of those MCR120 rads from swiftech with the reservoir built it and get a d-tek db1 pump. cheap short loop

that could work well with minimal space

[C'DaleRider]

No I wouldn't do it in the same loop, I think the added restriction of it (considering it has 3/8" barbs only).

Guess you didn't know Swiftech has made a change in the MCR120-QP, then, did you? Ditched the 3/8" built-in barbs for the G1/4" threaded hubs their other radiators already had.

Swiftech does have a 120-QP w/reservoir built-in that did retain the attached 3/8" barbs.....but if one can forgo the res., the rad. itself is no longer pre-barbed.

From the part description on Swiftech's page......

Two form factor versions are available:

* The MCR120-QP features threaded hubs, compatible with 1/4" NPSM, BSPP, and G1/4 fitting (1/4" thread to 1/4", 3/8 or 1/2" barbs), 3/8" black nylon barb fittings included

* The MCR120-QP Res features built-in 3/8" barbs, and an integrated reservoir sufficient for years of operations without coolant refills.

Just an FYI... :)