Which U-flow or X-flow model is best for Black Ice Nemesis 240GTS?
Which U-flow or X-flow model is best for Black Ice Nemesis 240GTS?
Hi all,
I’m weighing my options between the Black Ice Nemesis 240GTS U-flow and X-flow for my second radiator setup. My current loop looks like this: i7 6850k (via Asus x99 monoblock) > Titan X pascal > 140 res > EK D5 G2 PWM pump > EK 360 XE rad > <second rad here>.
I plan to heavily overclock both the CPU and GPU, aiming for top performance. At the same time, I’m concerned about how the flow restrictions differ between the two radiators, especially since I’ll only be using a single D5.
I understand the GTS U-flow should offer slightly better performance than X-flow, but from comparisons on xtremerigs, the differences aren’t always huge. The U-flow tends to have more significant flow limitations compared to other larger radiators.
I’m not overly concerned about the port configuration; my main worry is whether the loop can cope with the U-flow given its higher restrictions, and if the extra restriction would justify the performance boost over using X-flow. Would a single D5 be sufficient for the U-flow, or might it struggle?
Additionally, I’m curious about whether the single D5 could support an extra GPU block or possibly more RAM if I switch to the U-flow instead of X-flow.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
You wouldn't require the RAM block... it doesn't need to be watercooled. Radiators usually represent the least restrictive parts in a loop, while your MB, RAM, and GPU full coverage blocks are the more limiting ones.