EKWB L240 vs X240
EKWB L240 vs X240
I don't believe a 360 fits well in my setup with a 980 ti. I'm just starting out with water cooling and want to explore a kit, considering molding PETG. Could anyone with experience help me understand the differences between the components? I'm completely new to this hardware. I think an L-style cooler would work for my 6700k, but I'd like to know more about the variations. Thanks.
My rad is an EK CoolStream PE 360 with a thickness of 38mm.
You won't require two loops or even two kits later on, if you decide to watercool the GPU as well. You can simply purchase the block and another rad along with fittings, then attach them to the existing loop. The single pump should be more than sufficient for this purpose.
I recommend using a tape measure to check the clearance for the GPU.
The website doesn't mention any support for watercooling, but it seems a 360mm rad could fit in the front. It's difficult to confirm from the images, as there needs to be room for the ends of the rad that extend beyond 360mm.
Fan mount spacing is another consideration when using mount rads, as precise spacing is necessary.
Regarding modding, I had to make minor adjustments to the fan mount holes on...
I need at least a 360mm rad for both the CPU and GPU, which is what I use for my 4690k and R9 290. It does get quite hot when both are running under load.
With the X240 kit you receive:
A plexi top CPU block with LEDs versus a black acetal top in the L240 kit
A 60mm XE rad compared to a 38mm rad in the L240
Identical fans in both kits
The same pump but a separate 150mm res, the L240 includes a pump/100mm res combo
PrimoFlex Clear tubing versus black OEM tubing in the L240
Same compression fittings in both kits, just different sizes.
Other accessories remain unchanged.
If I were to purchase either kit, I would choose the L240 mainly for its pump/res combo and the separate 150mm res. The L240 makes mounting the single unit much simpler unless you have a very large case with ample space.
Awesome details. Thanks. My Lian Li X900 has 305mm, removing 38 leaves 267, which is about 10.5 inches—seems like the smallest 980ti available. I’m not sure if I can fit 267 plus 38 with space, especially if I need to remove the front fans. So I think I’ll stick with a 240 and see if I can fit the 980ti underneath...hopefully. Any chance the x-factor will work for my CPU and GPU with the thicker rad? I was hoping to upgrade later, which is why I chose a good kit from EKWB.
Any suggestions on how to make it work?
Only idea I have is a heavy mod since there’s no option for a top fan right now. Moving to M.2 could work if I use the top section as a radiator, but that would require a complex setup and something beyond my current skills.
My EK CoolStream PE 360 has a thickness of 38mm. You won't require two loops or even two kits later on, if you decide to watercool the GPU as well. You can simply purchase the block and another radiator along with fittings, then attach them to the existing loop. The single pump should be more than sufficient for this setup.
I recommend using a tape measure to check the clearance for the GPU. The site doesn't mention any watercooling support, but it seems a 360mm radiator could fit in the front. It's difficult to tell from the pictures, as there needs to be space for the ends of the radiator to extend beyond 360mm.
Fan mount spacing is another consideration when using mount rads, as precise spacing is necessary. Regarding modding, I had to slightly adjust the fan mount holes on my case because the radiator was only 2-3mm wide. If I had chosen an Alphacool radiator, it would have worked fine.
Yeah had planned a 360 in the front but then there isn't room for the gpu.