Custom loop Rad/fan/case setup for OC

May 27, 2018
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I'm about to start making purchases for my second build, my first custom loop.

It's been driving me crazy trying to find a setup close to what I would like to have, but I (think) I may have found it.

I'll be cooling and OCing as high as I can, an 8700k and 1080ti FE with an ASUS Hero X mobo.

I have 3 main questions:

I want to do a single loop, double rad on the cpu and gpu, and I believe if I'm not reading wrong, I found the perfect case for me (Fractal Design - Define R6 black TG) as I would like to stick in two 360mm 3x120 fan rads, one in the front (60mm thick) one in the top (30mm) thick.
First question is will this work in this case? I can figure out other details like hdd placement, etc. I just need to know if the basic setup will work.
http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r6-blackout-tg

Second question, does the above setup I mentioned sound viable or is it just silly?
Third question, if it can work, and a decent setup, can I use standard fans on the rads, specifically concerned for the 60mm, like the Corsair hd120 fans and not lose any or almost any performance?
I've heard it comes down more to fin density than thickness, but I can't find that info on the rads I want, so I will link them to see if any of you know.
https://www.amazon.com/Nemesis-360GTX-Dual-Core-Profile-Radiator/dp/B01636KKU4/ref=pd_sim_147_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01636KKU4&pd_rd_r=2e165e3d-8802-11e8-8055-c563715e95aa&pd_rd_w=13vo2&pd_rd_wg=KJ2eR&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7967298517161621930&pf_rd_r=F1S4T8F5NAYX1XGBFYAR&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=F1S4T8F5NAYX1XGBFYAR

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01636K0VS/ref=psdc_3015422011_t1_B01636K7CK

I will also gladly take advice on other known good rads with close to price/performance like these. I'd love to stick with the Corsair HD120 fans on them.

I apologize for the lengthy post, I just can't check back often to go back and forth with people, unfortunately.
Thank you to any help in advance!
 
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From a quick overview, your setup should work fine. The case supports your radiator setup. 2 360mm radiators is a good combo. I'm running basically the same CPU, GPU, and motherboard. I'm cooling CPU and GPU in single loop. I've decided not to cool the motherboard VRMs in the loop this time, as their temps are fine. For radiator capacity, I'm using 2 360s and a 240. I've used Black Ice branded radiators in the past and they worked well. They were a common high end name at the time, though not sure where they fit in today. Alphacool and EK are also quite popular now. Generally on radiators, the higher the FPI and thickness, the more airflow they need for top performance. Some fans will provide better air pressure againsts rads...
From a quick overview, your setup should work fine. The case supports your radiator setup. 2 360mm radiators is a good combo. I'm running basically the same CPU, GPU, and motherboard. I'm cooling CPU and GPU in single loop. I've decided not to cool the motherboard VRMs in the loop this time, as their temps are fine. For radiator capacity, I'm using 2 360s and a 240. I've used Black Ice branded radiators in the past and they worked well. They were a common high end name at the time, though not sure where they fit in today. Alphacool and EK are also quite popular now. Generally on radiators, the higher the FPI and thickness, the more airflow they need for top performance. Some fans will provide better air pressure againsts rads than other while maintaining a low noise profile.

In my opinion, with custom loops, take plenty of time planning and set a good budget. Don't want to buy excess parts and fittings, as they get expensive fast. For cooling, I generally recommended the most radiator capacity you can fit and afford. This ways you can have the lowest temps and lowest noise levels. I never advise single 120/140mm radiators in custom setups though. I feel the benefit they add is to little overall.

 
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