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Started by Thesm3237 | | 9 answers
is a single 240mm rad good enough for a gpu and cpu?
so im running an intel i5 3350p and a asus ROG gtx 780 poseidon, is a single 240mm radiator good enough for those parts?

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October 14, 2014 1:54:29 PM

ok thanks for the help
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October 14, 2014 1:25:29 PM

Could also do that. Just need to account for the GPU thermal load, accordingly. Also, keep in mind the pump, you want to make sure it's capable and a solid performer. Some lower-end kits use cheaper pumps and may/may not be the best. Do some Googling when you start landing on them to see what user reviews say about them before you buy.
October 14, 2014 1:22:47 PM

my idea was just to get maybe an alphacool kit for the cpu on a 240mm radiator and add more g1/4 fittings on the gpu and be dones with it
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October 14, 2014 1:18:21 PM

I would look into an XSPC or EK kit with a DDC or D5 pump and simply add the GPU block (wait, the Poseidon has one...sorta). For what you are looking to buy separately, you might save a few dollars unless you have specific components in mind.
October 14, 2014 12:56:15 PM

ok to be clear im not overclocking the cpu only the gpu, what pump would you recommend?
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October 14, 2014 7:24:42 AM

Would be very beneficial to your temps. You can really add as many radiators as you like as long as you aren't introducing more restriction than your pump can overcome, which would be an excessive amount of radiators.
October 14, 2014 3:40:39 AM

ok so would it be ok if i added a extra 120mm rad in the loop?
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October 13, 2014 6:22:02 PM

Delta-T wouldn't be ideal, but you could technically get away with it with really strong fans. Would just not be an accurate result of what watercooling could potentially be, though.
October 13, 2014 6:05:17 PM

A 360 Rad (or even two 240s) would be better. You could probably do it with a single 240 but I'd strongly recommend against overclocking either component.

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