Upgrading/Adding additional Rad to Swiftech Compact / Help Please

[ocZZZ]

I am going to add an additional rad to my swiftech compact setup in hopes to lower my quad's temps abit more and help out with overall case airflow. I have a lian li a05 small case and will be modding the top to fit the additional swiftech MCR220. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on this "upgrade"? I am very new to water cooling and have attached my parts list. Any help would as usual be very much appreciated!



http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4889/partslj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ocZZZ]

anyone? could also use some help as to how to connect the new rad to my current setup :/

[Patriote]

Hi, could you show me exactly which kit you have ATM and how it is set-up (Pics) Thanks.

[ocZZZ]

The rad at the bottom is part of the swiftech compact kit and will be staying (also has a res in it). I will be installing the new rad on the top of the case.


http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/7485/radca7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ocZZZ]

hey there, please educate me - how are they on wrong? :) I already ordered the swiftech MCR220 as I wanted to have them both by the same manufacture. Also, I am going to hold off on cooling my GPU right now being that it isn't being used for gaming and I'm not sure the pump I have can support the new rad + gpu.


ocZZZ
note i see that you have the hoses on wrong on current setup.

Are you going to cool the GPU too? for thats a big heat load in the case, mite as well go for the MCW60.for the rad best go with ThermoChill PA120.1 for it has a bleed screw on it. or order the 1 u want and switch rads around to have the fill port on top

[ocZZZ]

doh! they're backwards.. will have to fix that in the new setup

[Vapor]

You really want those fans on a radiator? They only move ~25CFM each....in open air.

[ocZZZ]

I got higher airflow fans instead thanks


You really want those fans on a radiator? They only move ~25CFM each....in open air.

[ocZZZ]

hmm... maybe I'll let it run for awhile first :)
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page 5 suggest that you can add rad NB GPU blocks.
NOTE: not for the weak hands, if want more out of pump then do some porting on inlet with dremel

[Waterlogged]

The threads on the fittings you chose are too big and the wrong type for the rad. You need G1/4" fittings to fit the 1/4"NPSM threaded bungs on the MCR220QP.

I'm wondering if you have an air bubble that's causing your warm temps seeing your pump/block is on wrong. :shrug:

[ocZZZ]

thanks, I ordered a metal one with the correct size. I guess I'll see when I get my new rad :)