More Radiator-Sandwich testing

[Coil Spring]

I'll agree with you that 2 separate rads will work better nik but this "test" is making stacking look far worse than what it should.

I just don't see stacking as one of the cardinal sins every self proclaimed "pro" says it is (I'm not refer to you here). Is it the perfect setup?...no, far from it, but it is an option for some ppl with limited space.

What type of fan are we looking for in order to make "stacking" work?

How much CFM and static pressure are needed in order to justify the second radiator?

[Boulard83]

Started with one MCR220 and stacked it later. Had very good result with it.
( this is a parallel flow Stack )


8hrs prime with this RAD setup.

[Sadasius]

Turn your HT on. Your i7 is only using 4 threads.

[Boulard83]

I know ... i dont need the 4 other one ... im a pure gamer.

[Waterlogged]

What type of fan are we looking for in order to make "stacking" work?

How much CFM and static pressure are needed in order to justify the second radiator?

A lot more than what the test used. Ideally, some good 38mm fans like San Ace, Ultra Kaze, or Delta in the middle, between the rads. If 38mm aren't to your liking, you could use multiples of GT's, S-Flex, ZM-F3, Yate Loon SM or SH in a couple different ways. You can put them on just the outsides of the rads with a shroud center, the center and one side, or center and both sides depending on the level of performance/silence your looking for. I don't think a single row of fans in the middle will work well with the given list of 25mm fans above but, it might with 25mm Delta's. . .but they are extremely loud.

[RCG_Bex]

Well this is where I come in I guess lol

As I plan on doing something rediculous.... Perhaps even xtreme...

38mm Kaze 3000's - 2x Koolance 480's and 2x Koolance 240's

Fan < Rad < Fan < Rad < Fan
Fan < Rad < Fan < Rad < Fan

| 240 | | PSU |
| 480 |

However, I would like to know if there's a better way of setting up my fans.... 1x 240 and 1x 480 is for the CPU and the others for the GPU's... Unless I can find a pump setup that won't dump too much heat into my loop and do it all in 1 but I figure better performance splitting it up... (yes there's a chipset loop also but it's not in the same section )

~Bex

[Alexandr0s]

Maybe use 2 shrouds on either side of the inner fan instead of the 2 outer fans?

Btw, you should wait for Naekuh to chime in, he is expert on extreme and stacking .

[Johnny87au]

Well this is where I come in I guess lol

As I plan on doing something rediculous.... Perhaps even xtreme...

38mm Kaze 3000's - 2x Koolance 480's and 2x Koolance 240's

Fan < Rad < Fan < Rad < Fan
Fan < Rad < Fan < Rad < Fan

| 240 | | PSU |
| 480 |

However, I would like to know if there's a better way of setting up my fans.... 1x 240 and 1x 480 is for the CPU and the others for the GPU's... Unless I can find a pump setup that won't dump too much heat into my loop and do it all in 1 but I figure better performance splitting it up... (yes there's a chipset loop also but it's not in the same section )

~Bex

Why dont you put 2 shrouds after the first rad.. Might work better..

[Lu(ky]

What do you guys think of this setup a Tecnofront AirBox 240 Plexi add to middle for sandwich with 2 x Swiftech 220 rads with 4 x GentleTyphoon PUSH/PULL setup?

[Alexandr0s]

Lu(ky, a shroud is always great, but I believe there have been several complaints about the AirBox.

[RCG_Bex]

Because you get a degree or so better with push/pull on a single rad?

I figure the 2nd rad is only my GPU's so having a little warmer air shouldn't harm it too much...

~Bex

[NaeKuh]

Because you get a degree or so better with push/pull on a single rad?

I figure the 2nd rad is only my GPU's so having a little warmer air shouldn't harm it too much...

~Bex

I think im the first on this forum to use a true serial air flow setup.

Umm... the air from the cpu section will get about 1-2C hotter depending on your radiator and fan settings.

In my scenario, i thin its about 2C hotter, but i wouldnt trust it fully because im not on dallas digital thermos.

Bex, your gpu loop WONT miss the fresh air.
Go with whatever is the cleanest when it comes to GPU.