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michaelzhao · 07-25-2006, 05:52 AM

Thank you very much mx for you help. You've been awesome. I'm just about to set off with TEC cooling. Hope it will be pleasant.

Last few questions though...

Do you agree with the rankings of these popular radiators?

1.Blackice Extreme 2/3 or Thermochill 120.2/3

Pros: Very good performance with axial fans, easy to mount in most tower cases.
Cons: Price.

2. Blackice GT Series

Pros: Very good performance with axial fans, easy to mount in most tower cases. Nice price.
Cons: High FPI will trap a lot of dust. HERE. Take note, regardless of the GT's performance, it will be a dust trap due to it's high FPI and will be very hard to clean without removing the rad and hosing the fins with water. I have to do this with my HE120.3. The PA series and much easier to blow out with air due to their low FPI.

3. Double heater core

Pros: Cheap alternative to prebuilt computer radiators.
Cons: More awkward to mount, need shrouds to perform well, painting for aesthetics.

4. Blackice Pro 2/3

Pros: Good performance, cheaper than Extreme or Thermochills.
Cons: Price.

5. Blackice Extreme 120x1, Thermochill 120.1

Pros: Good performance, less space required.
Cons: Less performance than larger counterparts.

6. Single heater core

Pros: Cheaper alternative to BIX1, Thermochill 120.1
Cons: More awkward to mount, need shrouds to perform well, painting for aesthetics.

7. Blackice Pro

Pros: Cheaper than thicker counterparts.
Cons: Worst performance relative to all others.

I want a good radiator because that can seriously affect the overall temps of my peltier system, but I don't want to spend a fortune. I know you recommended a few radiators, but would you recommend any on this list?

Also, is Swiftech's MCP355 the stronger 18w version?

07-25-2006, 05:52 AM	#7
michaelzhao Cooling Neophyte Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Institute of Technology Posts: 19	Re: Final Peltier Setup, Suggestions Anyone? Thank you very much mx for you help. You've been awesome. I'm just about to set off with TEC cooling. Hope it will be pleasant. Last few questions though... Do you agree with the rankings of these popular radiators? 1.Blackice Extreme 2/3 or Thermochill 120.2/3 Pros: Very good performance with axial fans, easy to mount in most tower cases. Cons: Price. 2. Blackice GT Series Pros: Very good performance with axial fans, easy to mount in most tower cases. Nice price. Cons: High FPI will trap a lot of dust. HERE. Take note, regardless of the GT's performance, it will be a dust trap due to it's high FPI and will be very hard to clean without removing the rad and hosing the fins with water. I have to do this with my HE120.3. The PA series and much easier to blow out with air due to their low FPI. 3. Double heater core Pros: Cheap alternative to prebuilt computer radiators. Cons: More awkward to mount, need shrouds to perform well, painting for aesthetics. 4. Blackice Pro 2/3 Pros: Good performance, cheaper than Extreme or Thermochills. Cons: Price. 5. Blackice Extreme 120x1, Thermochill 120.1 Pros: Good performance, less space required. Cons: Less performance than larger counterparts. 6. Single heater core Pros: Cheaper alternative to BIX1, Thermochill 120.1 Cons: More awkward to mount, need shrouds to perform well, painting for aesthetics. 7. Blackice Pro Pros: Cheaper than thicker counterparts. Cons: Worst performance relative to all others. I want a good radiator because that can seriously affect the overall temps of my peltier system, but I don't want to spend a fortune. I know you recommended a few radiators, but would you recommend any on this list? Also, is Swiftech's MCP355 the stronger 18w version?