Enough Rad???

[Rebellion]

Hey

Just finished building my first Rig and I've managed to acquire a 2nd graphics card for sli, the cards I am using are Nvidia gtx 470's

I am currently using two Radiators, an Alpha cool nexxus ut60 in the top and an 2x140mm slim rad on the bottom.

The processor is also in the loop an i7 920.

Do you think this is enough rad, or should I go to a two loop set up, or simply find space for another rad

Thanks for any help

[Akrian]

I think so. But I'm a noob, so don't quote me )

[MrBean]

That's already overkill on raddage.
More than enough.

[Rebellion]

Hey all

Thanks very for all the help and advice I have received so far, i just like some reassurance on my final loop idea, i have had a bash in paint to try and show you what im planning on:



The loop runs like this: xspc res/pum p combo (DDC)>Nexxos UT60>Raystorm>nothrthbridge block>GTX470>GTX470>2*140 slim Rad>Res

DO you guys think the pump is man enough, and is the loop likely to be okay with the heat load.

Thanks for any help and sorry for being such a nooby :P

[MrBean]

Heya Mate,
Loop is good, no worries there. Loop-order won't really matter in practice.

I cannot answer on the pump, as I have not used one of the before, mainly DDC and D5's this end, and in an earlier life, a big variety of Eheims.

ps: No need to apologise for asking questions, we all have to start somewhere, and always best to double-check, and avoid costly mistakes - it is actually the clever way of doing things

[Rebellion]

Well thanks for the answer Mr Bean

Just needed that reassurance, got tomorrow off so going to have a play with it all

Thanks Again

[MrBean]

You're very welcome, and keep us posted on your progress

[c.ruel]

Am I missing something here!? You don't say how big the radiator in the top is going to be! From the pictures it looks like a 360 or 420? Either way as Mr Bean said more than enough. Also if you ever wanted to show off you could split it into two loops (all there is little point in that more for show).

EDIT: Make sure the psu isn't too long to get in the way of the bottom mounted 280.

[Rebellion]

Heya

Yeah just realised I didn't say what size the top rad is, its a 360 rad that's 60mm thick.
I put it all together this morning and im up and running happily now, its a squeeze but psu fits in snugly next to the rad
I may well do two loops at some point but I need to do some saving up for that :P

I need to-do some cable tidying and stuff but here is a pic of how it looks so far (sorry for the terrible quality it on my phone)

[MrBean]

Looking good, Mate - no need to split the loop, you will an overall better result with the single loop, even though, theoretically, the seperate loops might make more efficient use of the radiators But, as you have it now, the temps overall would be slightly lower, with a significant increased heat capacity - not that it would is needed though, but, you have it, all good.

Enjoy, and good work. Once you tidy up the cabling, would make for a pretty nice setup. Thanx for sharing.

[Rebellion]

Thanks dude

There is lots I want to do now :P I want to clean the whole build up a bit
and im going to remount the cpu block as i think it can do better on temps

Thanks again for all the help