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JWFokker · 10-11-2004, 09:03 PM

And the conclusion is:

With identical fans at the same speed (2 120mm Sanyo Denki's @ 5V) for both tests, temperatures were EXACTLY the same. After 20 minutes running Prime 95 and ATITool simulatneously (I also have an MCW50 in the loop), load temps never exceeded 40C. There was some waffling back and forth between 38C and 39C for a while but eventually reached a stable 40C in both instances. Coolant was reused (actually never drained, I just clipped the tubing) so the water/antifreeze mix was identical for both tests and ambient temp was between 21.2 - 21.4C for the duration of the test.

It is important to note that it is noticably quieter using the transmission cooler than using the 2-342, but when running two Sanyo Denki's at 5V the rest of the system needs to be very quiet to appreciate the effect.

On the upside it's lighter and not even half as thick and I can mount more fans to it if I want. All in all, a decent 'upgrade' provided it doesn't corrode the hell out of my waterblocks.

Differences in temperature may be only measurable in systems with a higher heat output than my own.

Athlon XP (Barton) 2500+ @ 2150mhz (215x10)
9600XT @ 597 core / 363 memory
512MB Corsair PC3200 (2.5-3-3-11)
Albatron KX18D Pro nforce2 mobo
Mag 3/MCW6000-A/MCW50

Edit: I suppose it should be noted that I have yet to build a shroud for either radiator. The fans are clipped to the radiators.

10-11-2004, 09:03 PM	#46
JWFokker Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, NY Posts: 269	And the conclusion is: With identical fans at the same speed (2 120mm Sanyo Denki's @ 5V) for both tests, temperatures were EXACTLY the same. After 20 minutes running Prime 95 and ATITool simulatneously (I also have an MCW50 in the loop), load temps never exceeded 40C. There was some waffling back and forth between 38C and 39C for a while but eventually reached a stable 40C in both instances. Coolant was reused (actually never drained, I just clipped the tubing) so the water/antifreeze mix was identical for both tests and ambient temp was between 21.2 - 21.4C for the duration of the test. It is important to note that it is noticably quieter using the transmission cooler than using the 2-342, but when running two Sanyo Denki's at 5V the rest of the system needs to be very quiet to appreciate the effect. On the upside it's lighter and not even half as thick and I can mount more fans to it if I want. All in all, a decent 'upgrade' provided it doesn't corrode the hell out of my waterblocks. Differences in temperature may be only measurable in systems with a higher heat output than my own. Athlon XP (Barton) 2500+ @ 2150mhz (215x10) 9600XT @ 597 core / 363 memory 512MB Corsair PC3200 (2.5-3-3-11) Albatron KX18D Pro nforce2 mobo Mag 3/MCW6000-A/MCW50 Edit: I suppose it should be noted that I have yet to build a shroud for either radiator. The fans are clipped to the radiators. Last edited by JWFokker; 10-11-2004 at 10:38 PM.