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Started by Ngale | | 2 answers
Best case for 2 XSPC AX360 radiators (corrected)
I am trying to find a case that can hold 2 XSPC AX360 radiators for an i7-5960X and 3 EVGA GTX 980 Superclocks (don't ask). The one I was looking at was the NZXT Phantom 820 but it can only hold up to a 240/280mm radiator on the bottom, which is disappointing because the red LED's on the Phantom 820 would have fit quite well with my other parts of the build. :/ 

Any suggestions?

Preferably try and stay under $300, but if it's necessary to go over, it's not the end of the world.

Thanks! Just let me know if you need any other specifications.
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October 17, 2014 10:08:50 AM

5960 = 170
980 = 200 watts OC'd = 600 watts
Pump = 20 watts

690 watts x 60% for delta T of 10C ~ 414 watts

Downloading the radiator Size Estimator for XSPC here:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1457426/radiator-size-estima...

We see that the EX (closest to AX) has the following capabilities.

The EX 360 can remove 169 watts with single fan set up and 205 in push / pull at 1250 rpm

So two of them should get you to 410 watts in push / pull which is close enough

Better yet, I'd use a 420 on top and a 360 / 480 on the bottom if ya haven't bought yet ... Thes efans will outperform the Noctuas, the GTs and anything else

140mm for 420 rads - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
120mm for 360 rads - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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