yes, you can use a car radiator in your water loop.
yes, you can use a car radiator in your water loop.
Karadjgne:
A single 280x280 would certainly substitute for two 240mm rads or even a 240 plus 360mm setup, using just one large rad instead of two smaller ones. True, but we're discussing a car radiator. Even a modest rad in a compact car could measure around 26" x 15", which is significantly bigger than 280 x 280.
there is no real advantage here. this seems like an excessive solution. even if your pump can manage the large amount of coolant (and it probably can't), why would you need it? also, having a car radiator in your room isn't practical. the issue with inlet and outlet sizes is worth considering—shifting from 1 3/4 to the pump size could work, but just a cautionary note. cheers
USAFRet:
Yes but...
Are there any differences in materials?
Is your pump sufficient for that length of piping?
A car radiator is quite big. Would a motorcycle one work instead?
Also, unless it's just for the hobby...what are you aiming for with a car radiator versus a standard PC size one?
The pump has enough power for the entire loop. I only have this radiator and don’t want to spend much more. The aluminum radiator usually costs 600 USD, but I got it for free from my dad.
My CPU is experiencing thermal throttling at 100°C, and I’m hoping to be able to overclock with this setup.
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aldan :
no benifit at all here.this is a case of massive overkill.even if your pump can handle the sheer volume of coolant(and it most likely cant),why would you need this?not to mention having a freaking car radiator in your room.then there is the problem of inlet and outlet sizes.try going from 1 3/4 inlet and outlet sizes to your pump?this is not hate at all,but merely a word of caution.cheers
the inlet/outlet has 9 or 10 mm outer diameter, and is not a problem
the pump provides ample power for the entire loop. I only possess this radiator and prefer not to invest much more... the aluminium radiator usually costs 600 USD, but I received it for free from my dad.
my cpu is experiencing thermal throttling at 100c, and i'm hoping to be able to overclock with this setup.
what cpu model is this, what is the current cooling status, and is it currently being overclocked?
USAFRet:
jvinsnes shared his thoughts on the situation. The pump provides ample power for the entire loop, but he only has one radiator and doesn’t want to invest much more. The aluminum radiator usually costs 600 USD, yet he received it for free from his dad. His CPU is experiencing thermal throttling at 100°C, and he’s hoping to overclock with this setup. He’s unsure whether to buy a new PC, upgrade his current one, use his gaming laptop (Alienware M17XR3), or go for water cooling on a low budget. He also shared a link to a forum post for reference.
jvinsnes :
the pump provides ample power for the entire loop. I only have this radiator and prefer not to invest much more... the aluminum radiator usually costs 600 USD, but I got it for free from my dad.
My CPU is experiencing thermal throttling at 100°C, and I’m hoping to be able to overclock with this setup.
What model is this CPU? What’s the current cooling situation? Is it already being overclocked?
The CPU appears to be an older, non-OEM processor that I’m considering upgrading. It uses a small heatsink with two fans that move when I open the case. I’m not sure if I should buy a new PC, upgrade my existing one, or use my gaming laptop (Alienware M17XR3) instead. However, I definitely want water cooling on a low budget.
This is the relevant link: https://imageshack.us/i/pnzDbe6Jj
If it’s reaching 100°C with the stock fans, then something might be wrong with them.
It could be due to improper installation, missing thermal paste, or something similar.
You can use a car radiator, but it won’t offer much performance improvement compared to a regular PC cooler.
We still don’t know the exact CPU model.