How much radiator do I need?
How much radiator do I need?
As the title indicates, how much radiator do I require?
I am planning to cool my Ryzen 7 1800x with a water cooling setup that includes an MSI Gtx 1080ti gaming unit and will perform some overclocking.
I plan to use an ekwb ddc pump.
I have already examined the sticker options, but they seem too complicated for me.
I am considering buying Alphacool Nexxxos copper radiators.
My case supports a 360 and a 240 radiator size.
Would a 360x45 fit my needs or would I need the additional 240x45?
Thanks in advance.
If you have any advice or questions, please comment below!
You should consider using water cooling for your GTX 1080ti. If you opt for it, ensure you have an extra radiator to handle the VGA cooling. Check if your case can accommodate a 360mm radiator—most full ATX cases support one on the front and another on top. I plan to cool both the GPU and CPU with water cooling. My current build is the Lian-Li PC-O9, which only supports 360mm and 240mm radiators. I’ve found many PCs with just a 360mm water cooler for both GPU and CPU.
Will you install water cooling on your GTX 1080ti? If yes, you'll need an extra radiator to cool your VGA.
If your case accommodates a 360mm radiator, go for it!
The layout of your loop could be similar to this:
Pump/Reservoir ---> Radiator ---> CPU Water Block ---> Radiator ---> GPU Water Block ---> Pump/Reservoir
Check if your case can fit an extra 360mm radiator; typically, full ATX cases support one on the front and another on top.
I plan to watercool both the GPU and CPU on my Lian-Li PC-O9. The case I own is the Lian-Li PC-O9. It only supports 360mm and 240mm fans, though you can use two 360mm fans together but not three. I checked online and found many PCs with just a 360mm radiator for both GPU and CPU. Will the fans matter? I own a Corsair HD120 RGB. As I mentioned before, I've seen people successfully cool both components using only 360mm fans—though I'm not sure if they overclocked. A single 360mm would look better aesthetically, but if more space is needed, it's still fine.
Will you install water cooling on your GTX 1080ti? If yes, you'll need an additional radiator to manage your VGA heat. If your case accommodates a 360mm radiator, that's ideal!
The layout of your loop could resemble this:
Pump/Reservoir ---> Radiator ---> CPU Water Block ---> Radiator ---> GPU Water Block ---> Pump/Reservoir
Check if your case can fit another 360mm radiator. Most full ATX cases support one on the front and another on top, usually around 1 or 2 units.
I plan to cool both the GPU and CPU with water cooling. My current build is the Lian-Li PC-O9, which only supports 360mm and 240mm radiators (two 360mm would require two fans, not three). I've found many cases using just a 360mm radiator for both GPU and CPU online. Fans are important—I've used Corsair HD120 RGB. As mentioned before, people often successfully cool both components with a 360mm setup, though overclocking isn't guaranteed. A single 360mm radiator looks good aesthetically, but extra space helps if needed. Please reply! Thanks!
You should consider using water cooling for your GTX 1080ti. If you decide to proceed, ensure you have a compatible radiator. If your case can accommodate a 360mm radiator, that’s ideal. The recommended setup resembles this loop: Pump/Reservoir ---> Radiator ---> CPU Water Block ---> Radiator ---> GPU Water Block ---> Pump/Reservoir. Check if your case allows an extra 360mm radiator; most full ATX cases support one on the front and another on top. I plan to cool both the GPU and CPU with a Water Cooler. My current build is the Lian-Li PC-O9, which only supports 360mm and 240mm radiators (two 360mm would require two fans, not three). I’ve found many users successfully use a single 360mm radiator for both components. Fans are important—my Corsair HD120 RGB works well. While some people use a 360mm setup for both, it’s usually better to add more radiators if needed. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!