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psychofunk · 10-11-2004, 01:52 PM

How can I go about calculating how much rad I really need. I am going to be using a thin rad and with my space constraints and rad choices as well as because of costs I wanted to know what size rad I need so I can determine if I can get away with one or if I need two and if I only need one then how small I can go. What I am really hoping for is that you can help me find an approximate range so that as I change components I can still guesstimate.

I am currently working with
AMD XP-M2400+ running 2.1v (207*13)
Dtek Whitewater (1/2" ID barbs)
GeforceFX 5950
Maze4 GPU block (1/2" ID barbs)
4-5' of 7/16" hose
Danner MagDrive3

I currently use a T line but am thinking about making a largeish res so that I can submerse my pump and give it unrestricted intake, not to mention that bleeding has worked my nerves. If not I will still probably go with a swifty black res.

Oh yeah and I am not sure if it matters but I use papst 4412FGL's exclusivly and I run them at 12v. Please help me. Be my tutor because I am going to be slow with the math stuff. I know one of you guys has the patience and good heart to take the time with a non-intellectual. Thanks.

10-11-2004, 01:52 PM	#1
psychofunk Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 365	How do I calculate how much rad I really need How can I go about calculating how much rad I really need. I am going to be using a thin rad and with my space constraints and rad choices as well as because of costs I wanted to know what size rad I need so I can determine if I can get away with one or if I need two and if I only need one then how small I can go. What I am really hoping for is that you can help me find an approximate range so that as I change components I can still guesstimate. I am currently working with AMD XP-M2400+ running 2.1v (207*13) Dtek Whitewater (1/2" ID barbs) GeforceFX 5950 Maze4 GPU block (1/2" ID barbs) 4-5' of 7/16" hose Danner MagDrive3 I currently use a T line but am thinking about making a largeish res so that I can submerse my pump and give it unrestricted intake, not to mention that bleeding has worked my nerves. If not I will still probably go with a swifty black res. Oh yeah and I am not sure if it matters but I use papst 4412FGL's exclusivly and I run them at 12v. Please help me. Be my tutor because I am going to be slow with the math stuff. I know one of you guys has the patience and good heart to take the time with a non-intellectual. Thanks.