What is the required number of radiators?

SophiaPav
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09-22-2017, 08:27 AM

Hi everyone, I'm planning to construct a custom hardline water-cooling loop. My goal is to overclock an Intel i7-8700K and a GTX 1070 Founder's Edition. If I were to push both of these components to higher speeds, would I require more than one 240mm radiator? Since I'm using the Thermaltake Core P1 Mini-ITX case, which only accommodates a 240mm radiator, should I opt for a different case and install multiple radiators for optimal temperatures, or is a 240mm setup sufficient? Please let me know your thoughts!

SophiaPav

09-22-2017, 08:27 AM #1

salowman
Junior Member

09-24-2017, 10:07 AM

Aim for a minimum of 360mm with that configuration.

salowman

09-24-2017, 10:07 AM #2

Aim for a minimum of 360mm with that configuration.

Twix128
Junior Member

09-24-2017, 10:15 AM

Aim for a minimum of 360mm with that configuration.

Twix128

09-24-2017, 10:15 AM #3

Aim for a minimum of 360mm with that configuration.

da_mitch
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09-24-2017, 12:35 PM

Aim for a minimum of 360mm. If you plan to use 360mm total, consider allocating 240 for the CPU and 120 for the GPU, or vice versa.

da_mitch

09-24-2017, 12:35 PM #4

Aim for a minimum of 360mm. If you plan to use 360mm total, consider allocating 240 for the CPU and 120 for the GPU, or vice versa.

Strafeliner
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09-24-2017, 02:09 PM

Because it's a single loop, it doesn't matter which part uses all the radiators.

Strafeliner

09-24-2017, 02:09 PM #5

Because it's a single loop, it doesn't matter which part uses all the radiators.

VeraquinGaming
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09-24-2017, 04:29 PM

In a single loop design, it doesn't matter which part is used, as all parts can utilize the radiators.

VeraquinGaming

09-24-2017, 04:29 PM #6

In a single loop design, it doesn't matter which part is used, as all parts can utilize the radiators.

Fijiboys777
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196

10-02-2017, 10:10 AM

Combining 360mm and 240mm seems like a good compromise before reaching the point of no improvement.

Fijiboys777

10-02-2017, 10:10 AM #7

Combining 360mm and 240mm seems like a good compromise before reaching the point of no improvement.

kalleboii
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10-02-2017, 10:20 AM

Taking each part overclocked gives a reliable approximation; likely slightly above requirement, yet definitely improved over being below it.

kalleboii

10-02-2017, 10:20 AM #8

Taking each part overclocked gives a reliable approximation; likely slightly above requirement, yet definitely improved over being below it.