PA120.3 vs Alphacool Nexxos3 Rad

[Aldy402]

Im doing a top mount on my 2100 and it seems my original choice (PA120.3) would block too many PCI slots, I wouldnt be able to use my X-Fi which is important to me. Im considering the Nexxos3 from Alphacool. I have heard nothing but good things about this rad but ofcourse I need the XS input first before I consider it, also would it just be better to go with a GT360 ?

thanks guys

[Ic3man]

Nexxos extreme are 'fatter' requiring high flow fans whereas nexxos pro are thinner requiring low flow. I'm very happy with my nexxos pro 3.

[Aldy402]

Nexxos extreme are 'fatter' requiring high flow fans whereas nexxos pro are thinner requiring low flow. I'm very happy with my nexxos pro 3.

hows the nexxos pro in terms of performance compared to a thermochill?

[Ic3man]

Dunno aint tried the thermochill. From what I hear you can't beat a thermochill. If you can squeeze one of them in then get it.

[Aerou]

Just a few facts about rads: (this is from THE STICKIES!)

ADDENDUM - JULY 2006 - Further independant comparative results vs other rads - Testing Performed by Radical_53 on behalf of HardwareLuxx Magazine - Germany

120.3 radiator formats tested. Results scale down perfectly for all other formats (120.2, 120.1) from same radiator family (as originally proven in BillA's testing of the HE Series MANY years ago)

1 - Pressure Drop - flow set at 4lpm at pump, pressure measured after radiator. % loss shown - smaller the loss, better the head pressure... listed best to worst.

Least Pressure Drop...
ThermoChill PA120.3 - 6%
Watercool HTFX3-x - 14%
HWLabs BlackIce GT360 - 17%
HWLabs BlackIce GT360 XFlow - 17%
HWLabs BlackIce Xtreme - 17%
HWLabs BlackIce Xtreme XFlow - 17%
Watercool HTSF - 17%
Cooltek MCR320 - 18%
NexXxos Xtreme - 23%
NexXxos Pro - 27%
...highest Pressure Drop

As you can see, you could theoretically run TWO Thermochill rads, and still have better head pressure than if you were using a SINGLE rad of any other brand.

2 - Performance order (best to worst) based on final coolant temp, cooled with YateLoon 120mm fan - lower the "k" figure (difference between coolant temp and air temp), cooler the coolant, therefore better the performance...

At 600rpm:
Thermochill PA120.3 - 7k
Watercool HTSF - 8k
Watercool HTSF3-x - 8.4k
Cooltek Maxistream / Swiftech MCR - 8.4k
Black Ice GT - 9.2k
Black Ice Extreme - 11k
Alphacool NexXxos Pro - 11.2k
Black Ice GT X-Flow - 12.1k
Black Ice Extreme X-Flow - 12.3k
Alphacool NexXxos Extreme - 14k


At 900rpm:
ThermoChill - 6.2k
Cooltek - 6.9k
BIGT - 7.2k
WC HTSF - 7.3k
BIGT-XFlow - 7.3k
WC HTSF3-x - 7.4k
NexXxos Pro - 7.5k
BIX - 8.5k
NexXxos Extreme - 8.5k
BIX-XFlow - 9.5k


At 1200rpm:
ThermoChill - 4.2k
Cooltek - 5.6k
BIGT - 5.7k
BIGT-XFlow - 5.9k
BIX - 5.9k
NexXxos Pro - 6.1k
NexXxos Extreme - 6.1k
HTF3-x - 6.3k
HTSF - 6.3k
BIX-XFlow - 6.6k

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I personally wouldnt go for the Nexxxos ...

[Garrett]

I did go for the Nexxxos... about 6 months ago lol... I'm considering the PA120.3 though... nothing beats it

[Helmore]

If you won't be able to fit a thermochill then you can always go for a Black Ice GT, which is a decent alternative and is very thin.

[majestik]

If you won't be able to fit a thermochill then you can always go for a Black Ice GT, which is a decent alternative and is very thin.

Thats why they have a PA160!

[andersson.j]

If you won't be able to fit a thermochill then you can always go for a Black Ice GT, which is a decent alternative and is very thin.

I'd go for a Cooltek/Swiftech or CoolingWorks if I couldn't fit/afford a ThermoChill.

[JoeBar]

I'd go for a Cooltek/Swiftech or CoolingWorks if I couldn't fit/afford a ThermoChill.

Ditto.

[Marci]

Yup... ditto from me too...

[OCme]

Ditto here to... well after all that has been said & done... I believe the "dittos" have it!