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October 7, 2013 6:05:02 PM

As a first time PC builder, watercooling seemed like i'd be treading into dangerous territory. I wanted to come out swinging though. I've selected the XSPC AX240 Raystorm as my watercooler, but I don't know if there is a better alternative to it. I'd appreciate any and all recommendations.

AX240 Raystorm:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DWXQKLK/ref=ox_sc_a...

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a c 337 K Overclocking
October 7, 2013 7:26:38 PM

Watercooling sticky would be a great place to start finding some answers. However, you won't find an answer to this exact question as there isn't necessarily a 'best solution' when it comes to watercooling since every person's needs/wants/budget is different from the next. There are so many different considerations to account for, so it's best to do as much homework as possible to learn what you may need vs. going into the project blindly.
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a c 249 K Overclocking
October 8, 2013 12:54:54 AM

If you want to go with the AX240 radiator line do not get the XSPC with the pump inside the reservoir get the reservoir with the D5 pump mounted on the rear of the reservoir.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=39025

Actually this RX240 kit is the better radiator for cooling but may not be needed since you don't have any parts listed of what it would be cooling or whether you intend overclocking or not, but if I was going to spend my money on a 240 kit this would be the one.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33550

Now maybe if you will list what you'll be cooling and if you'll be overclocking it as well, you can get some more suggestions.

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October 8, 2013 4:36:42 AM

4Ryan6 said:
If you want to go with the AX240 radiator line do not get the XSPC with the pump inside the reservoir get the reservoir with the D5 pump mounted on the rear of the reservoir.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=39025

Actually this RX240 kit is the better radiator for cooling but may not be needed since you don't have any parts listed of what it would be cooling or whether you intend overclocking or not, but if I was going to spend my money on a 240 kit this would be the one.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33550

Now maybe if you will list what you'll be cooling and if you'll be overclocking it as well, you can get some more suggestions.



Indeed I am overclocking, and even though I haven't decided on which to do, it will be either the i7 3930k or the i7 4930k.

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a c 249 K Overclocking
October 8, 2013 4:44:15 AM

RealitySpeaks said:
4Ryan6 said:
If you want to go with the AX240 radiator line do not get the XSPC with the pump inside the reservoir get the reservoir with the D5 pump mounted on the rear of the reservoir.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=39025

Actually this RX240 kit is the better radiator for cooling but may not be needed since you don't have any parts listed of what it would be cooling or whether you intend overclocking or not, but if I was going to spend my money on a 240 kit this would be the one.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33550

Now maybe if you will list what you'll be cooling and if you'll be overclocking it as well, you can get some more suggestions.



Indeed I am overclocking, and even though I haven't decided on which to do, it will be either the i7 3930k or the i7 4930k.



Well if you'll be overclocking the CPU then a 240 radiator is about the same cooling capability of an extreme high quality air cooler, so if a 240 radiator is your limit you may as well go with an air cooler.

Many are seriously disappointed when the don't allow enough radiator cooling area to handle the overclocked CPU heat load, I personally recommend a minimum of a 360 radiator kit.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33549

This minimum recommendation is only for the overclocked CPU!

Not a possible CPU loop and GPU addition!

Many here will recommend what they say you can get by with, when I say minimum, I mean the more radiator cooling field area you have the closer to ambient cooling you'll get, which allows higher overclocking head room, to keep your load temperatures in a stable range.

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October 8, 2013 8:13:59 PM

4Ryan6 said:
RealitySpeaks said:
4Ryan6 said:
If you want to go with the AX240 radiator line do not get the XSPC with the pump inside the reservoir get the reservoir with the D5 pump mounted on the rear of the reservoir.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=39025

Actually this RX240 kit is the better radiator for cooling but may not be needed since you don't have any parts listed of what it would be cooling or whether you intend overclocking or not, but if I was going to spend my money on a 240 kit this would be the one.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33550

Now maybe if you will list what you'll be cooling and if you'll be overclocking it as well, you can get some more suggestions.



Indeed I am overclocking, and even though I haven't decided on which to do, it will be either the i7 3930k or the i7 4930k.



Well if you'll be overclocking the CPU then a 240 radiator is about the same cooling capability of an extreme high quality air cooler, so if a 240 radiator is your limit you may as well go with an air cooler.

Many are seriously disappointed when the don't allow enough radiator cooling area to handle the overclocked CPU heat load, I personally recommend a minimum of a 360 radiator kit.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33549

This minimum recommendation is only for the overclocked CPU!

Not a possible CPU loop and GPU addition!

Many here will recommend what they say you can get by with, when I say minimum, I mean the more radiator cooling field area you have the closer to ambient cooling you'll get, which allows higher overclocking head room, to keep your load temperatures in a stable range.



Sorry for the late reply! But I don't know if my case can support a 360mm radiator. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051U1XMI/ref=ox_sc_a...
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a c 249 K Overclocking
October 9, 2013 2:02:46 AM

RealitySpeaks said:
4Ryan6 said:
RealitySpeaks said:
4Ryan6 said:
If you want to go with the AX240 radiator line do not get the XSPC with the pump inside the reservoir get the reservoir with the D5 pump mounted on the rear of the reservoir.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=39025

Actually this RX240 kit is the better radiator for cooling but may not be needed since you don't have any parts listed of what it would be cooling or whether you intend overclocking or not, but if I was going to spend my money on a 240 kit this would be the one.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33550

Now maybe if you will list what you'll be cooling and if you'll be overclocking it as well, you can get some more suggestions.



Indeed I am overclocking, and even though I haven't decided on which to do, it will be either the i7 3930k or the i7 4930k.



Well if you'll be overclocking the CPU then a 240 radiator is about the same cooling capability of an extreme high quality air cooler, so if a 240 radiator is your limit you may as well go with an air cooler.

Many are seriously disappointed when the don't allow enough radiator cooling area to handle the overclocked CPU heat load, I personally recommend a minimum of a 360 radiator kit.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33549

This minimum recommendation is only for the overclocked CPU!

Not a possible CPU loop and GPU addition!

Many here will recommend what they say you can get by with, when I say minimum, I mean the more radiator cooling field area you have the closer to ambient cooling you'll get, which allows higher overclocking head room, to keep your load temperatures in a stable range.



Sorry for the late reply! But I don't know if my case can support a 360mm radiator. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051U1XMI/ref=ox_sc_a...


Classic case trap!

You buy the case because you love the way it looks then you're stuck with it's capabilities, that's usually because water cooling was an afterthought not planned into the case purchase.

That explains why you chose a 240 in the first place, IMO for a full tower case that one is seriously water cooling space limited, so if you're thinking inside of the box you are 240 limited, size wise, or you can mount outside the box like on top or the right side panel.

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October 9, 2013 4:50:52 AM

4Ryan6 said:
RealitySpeaks said:
4Ryan6 said:
RealitySpeaks said:
4Ryan6 said:
If you want to go with the AX240 radiator line do not get the XSPC with the pump inside the reservoir get the reservoir with the D5 pump mounted on the rear of the reservoir.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=39025

Actually this RX240 kit is the better radiator for cooling but may not be needed since you don't have any parts listed of what it would be cooling or whether you intend overclocking or not, but if I was going to spend my money on a 240 kit this would be the one.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33550

Now maybe if you will list what you'll be cooling and if you'll be overclocking it as well, you can get some more suggestions.



Indeed I am overclocking, and even though I haven't decided on which to do, it will be either the i7 3930k or the i7 4930k.



Well if you'll be overclocking the CPU then a 240 radiator is about the same cooling capability of an extreme high quality air cooler, so if a 240 radiator is your limit you may as well go with an air cooler.

Many are seriously disappointed when the don't allow enough radiator cooling area to handle the overclocked CPU heat load, I personally recommend a minimum of a 360 radiator kit.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_202_972&products_id=33549

This minimum recommendation is only for the overclocked CPU!

Not a possible CPU loop and GPU addition!

Many here will recommend what they say you can get by with, when I say minimum, I mean the more radiator cooling field area you have the closer to ambient cooling you'll get, which allows higher overclocking head room, to keep your load temperatures in a stable range.



Sorry for the late reply! But I don't know if my case can support a 360mm radiator. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051U1XMI/ref=ox_sc_a...


Classic case trap!

You buy the case because you love the way it looks then you're stuck with it's capabilities, that's usually because water cooling was an afterthought not planned into the case purchase.

That explains why you chose a 240 in the first place, IMO for a full tower case that one is seriously water cooling space limited, so if you're thinking inside of the box you are 240 limited, size wise, or you can mount outside the box like on top or the right side panel.



I wanted to run a 240 from the inside because I wanted to use a Push/Pull setup of fans on the radiator (Two on top, two on bottom) I don't know if I would be able to do that with a 360 radiator on the outside
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a c 249 K Overclocking
October 9, 2013 4:55:31 AM

RealitySpeaks said:
I wanted to run a 240 from the inside because I wanted to use a Push/Pull setup of fans on the radiator (Two on top, two on bottom) I don't know if I would be able to do that with a 360 radiator on the outside


Makes sense to me!

You have to do what you have to do, with what you have.



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