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120mm rad single with gtx 480

120mm rad single with gtx 480

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makeme124
Junior Member
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04-09-2016, 04:29 AM
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Does a 120mm radiator at 18 fps suffice for cooling a non-overclocked GTX 480 with an AquaGrafx cooler?
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makeme124
04-09-2016, 04:29 AM #1

Does a 120mm radiator at 18 fps suffice for cooling a non-overclocked GTX 480 with an AquaGrafx cooler?

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Slide7
Member
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04-09-2016, 10:57 AM
#2
The GTX 480 has a standard TDP of 250 watts, which means the answer to your question is no.
A 2x120mm rad would be suitable per card or if you have two, a single 360 rad should suffice.
This also relies on the pump used and whether the flow rate is adequate.
If you're thinking about investing in the cooling loop, it's possible to purchase a mid-range card instead.
By the way, the 1050 Ti is only $150 US.
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Slide7
04-09-2016, 10:57 AM #2

The GTX 480 has a standard TDP of 250 watts, which means the answer to your question is no.
A 2x120mm rad would be suitable per card or if you have two, a single 360 rad should suffice.
This also relies on the pump used and whether the flow rate is adequate.
If you're thinking about investing in the cooling loop, it's possible to purchase a mid-range card instead.
By the way, the 1050 Ti is only $150 US.

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superiaelise
Junior Member
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04-10-2016, 05:40 AM
#3
You're receiving a cooler priced higher than your GPU because it's likely being used for a different purpose, such as gaming or overclocking, which requires more cooling solutions.
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superiaelise
04-10-2016, 05:40 AM #3

You're receiving a cooler priced higher than your GPU because it's likely being used for a different purpose, such as gaming or overclocking, which requires more cooling solutions.

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banshee45
Senior Member
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04-10-2016, 06:10 AM
#4
The GTX 480 has a standard TDP of 250 watts, which means the answer to your question is no.
A 2x120mm rad would be suitable per card or two, with one 360 rad providing enough performance if the flow rate is adequate.
This also varies based on the pump used and the flow rate being reasonable.
If you're planning to invest in cooling, a 10 series mid-range card could be a simpler option.
By the way, the 1050 Ti is only $150 US.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...6814487291
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banshee45
04-10-2016, 06:10 AM #4

The GTX 480 has a standard TDP of 250 watts, which means the answer to your question is no.
A 2x120mm rad would be suitable per card or two, with one 360 rad providing enough performance if the flow rate is adequate.
This also varies based on the pump used and the flow rate being reasonable.
If you're planning to invest in cooling, a 10 series mid-range card could be a simpler option.
By the way, the 1050 Ti is only $150 US.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...6814487291