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    Should I say bye to my good old TC PA120.3?

    Hello guys.
    Haven`t been here for ages.
    I am going to buy a new PC. My Termochill is 4,5 years old.
    I have no problems with it but I guess i should buy the new one.
    What are the best rads at this moment? Watercool HTF4 3x140 LT or Coolgate Radiators ?

    Thanks in advance guys!
    Last edited by WaterFlex; 03-17-2013 at 06:50 AM.

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    If you ask me that's still a pretty good rad... I wouldn't change it unless I absolutely wanted a bigger rad (140mm width)
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    I have three and other than the fan spacing being different I would keep it personally. It's not like radiator technology has advanced really.
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    I see no reason to sell these other than the limited amount of g3/8 fittings available. They're still darn good if you ask me. Got 3 running, looking for a 6th so I can set up loop #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by knopflerbruce View Post
    I see no reason to sell these other than the limited amount of g3/8 fittings available. They're still darn good if you ask me. Got 3 running, looking for a 6th so I can set up loop #2
    You can just use an 3/8" to 1/4" fitting.

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    Like the guys already stated , I would stay with it , is still a great Rad.

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    I just broke out my PA120.3 last month after a few years of it being in storage. Still getting great temps for CPU+GPU.

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    I have 2 120.3 and a 120.4 and have been wondering the same thing lately, I guess I have my answer.

    But can anyone answer this question?

    Quote Originally Posted by WaterFlex View Post
    What are the best rads at this moment? Watercool HTF4 3x140 LT Coolgate Radiators ?
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    My 120.3 17mm TC rad after 6 years is still one of the best rads out there. You wan't find better rads unless you go to 120x4 or 140x3. Raddage design over the classic performance of your rad hasn't changed much.

    Unless you go with a highhh FPI rad and buy the fans to make all that noise. You'll get more heat dissipation at the expense of 'shhh, quiet'.
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