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Thread: Stupid question, 2 X 2x120 rads = 1 x 4x120 rad?

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    Stupid question, 2 X 2x120 rads = 1 x 4x120 rad?

    Hello,

    Stupid question, Given all radiators are from the same manufacturer and same type, do 2 x 120x2 radiators provide the same cooling power as one 4x120 radiator? Have the MCR range of radiators in mind.

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    Eddie

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    Yes, usually with a hint more of restriction.
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    Yup like beepbeep said, also there is no such thing as a stupid question in XS .

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    You actually get a smidge more performance out of two separate radiators. I don't really understand why, but take a look as the mcr heat dissipated curves sometime.

    But for practical purposes you can assume they are equal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martinm210 View Post
    You actually get a smidge more performance out of two separate radiators. I don't really understand why, but take a look as the mcr heat dissipated curves sometime.

    But for practical purposes you can assume they are equal.
    So, 4.120 rad perform better than 2x 2.120 rad, right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by GangstarrapeR View Post
    So, 4.120 rad perform better than 2x 2.120 rad, right?
    Thats the opposite of what he said.

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    The 2 separate rads will do better. Weird I know but it is what it is.

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    My bad.

    Thx guys.
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