The AIO cooled GPU relies on a single 120 radiator to manage power consumption between 250 and 500 watts.
The AIO cooled GPU relies on a single 120 radiator to manage power consumption between 250 and 500 watts.
@rubix - it wasn't meant for you
you essentially replied with the same ideas as mine – can’t call yourself funny without turning into a clown
@Tech_TTT
I didn’t intend to offend you in any way.
just keep your focus outside this topic and read what’s left.
in short, older GPUs are simpler to cool since they have bigger dies and are built to handle higher temps than CPUs.
the key element affecting cooling is the temperature gap.
if the coolant is 40°C and the room is 30°C, a 120rad system can handle about 150W; at 20°C ambient, it can manage around 300W.
these figures are made up, but they illustrate the principle.
if you double that temperature difference, cooling efficiency will more than increase.
here’s the data for EK Predator 140:
Nominal cooling performance (fans @ 1500rpm):
ΔT=10K → ~179W
ΔT=15K → ~269W
so,
1. GPUs can handle higher temps – cooler fluid can be warmer, allowing better heat transfer through the radiator
2. Larger die size means the cooler can absorb more heat from the GPU with a smaller temperature gap.
It makes sense, just wasn't entirely clear what was being talked about. I'm always ready for a good conversation and understand there are various approaches to setting up a watercooling loop depending on personal preference. After all, there isn't one perfect method—you can choose different paths.
I wouldn't be misleading if I mentioned using a Swiftech H220 X2 to cool my son's GTX 770 and an i7 2600 at their standard speeds. Normally, I'd consider adding another radiator, but I'm uncertain whether it's the right choice for his situation.