2 240's vs 1 360 Radiator

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Cooling both my CPU and GPU. Should I make a loop with a single 360 or two 240 rads? what would offer better cooling?
 
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You haven't even said what components you'll be cooling. If you want to push an i7 4770K past 4.7Ghz coupled with an R9 290X then a single 360 rad might not be enough. What components do you intend to watercool and how hard do you want to push/overclock them?
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Cooling performance might end up being quite similar if you get a quality 360 rad, paired with x2 Noctua 140mm fans.
I would probably choose the 360 rad over 240 rads so the tubing is easier, but couldn't you always add another 240 rad later on?
 
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Your safest bet for a beginner watercooling setup is as follows:
x2 240 rads in this configuration: Pump > CPU > Rad > GPU > Rad > Reservoir.
I would watch some videos on youtube about setting up watercooling loops. LinusTechTips and NCIX have some great build guides.
 
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You haven't even said what components you'll be cooling. If you want to push an i7 4770K past 4.7Ghz coupled with an R9 290X then a single 360 rad might not be enough. What components do you intend to watercool and how hard do you want to push/overclock them?
 
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I have a 780ti with a 4770k. I do intend to OC but not by that much. I am only going to be watercooling these two components. The 2x 240 rads are going to be a more expensive route than just the single 360 rad. But if the general consesus is that I will get better cooling doing a Pump > CPU > Rad > GPU > Rad > Reservoir with the 240's then I will do that over the 360. However if the 360 will be enough I will stick with that and try to save some money.
 
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