BI Stealth GT capacity?

heed · 07-02-2007, 11:51 AM

Hi, I'm looking at using this rad (single 120) for cooling a Nehalem quad core (90~110W) in my new build. Does anyone know if it can handle it, or do I need to rethink my setup?

I have been using a 120.2 swiftech rad for a dual-prescott pentium D, but didn't know how much the newer rads were improved.

heed · 07-02-2007, 08:21 PM

Can noone help? I welcome any ideas or opinions about using this rad.

billbartuska · 07-03-2007, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heed

...(single 120) for cooling a Nehalem quad core (90~110W) in my new build.

Rethink, or at least understand.
You need to look at data like this. There is a lot of stuff available if you just look for it.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=77260
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=77260

heed · 07-03-2007, 09:45 AM

I looked through all that, including the graphs at thermochill, and I still can't find anywhere that lists the C/W or wattage dissipated for a BIGTS120. Even HWL doesn't have it on their website. Maybe I missed it, and if I did, please point me to where it was.

I understand a lot about radiators, cooling theory, etc. I just can't find the data.

ricecrispi · 07-03-2007, 06:07 PM

cooling-masters.com review by roscal
also google bill adams thermal management testing.
there is your data

Rads of similar dimension will have similar thermal dissipation so 120mm rad max dissipation with standard PC fans and PC conditions will have max dissipation of 175 watts and around 100-175 watt range. Multiply 175 watts by two for 120mmx2 rad and by three for 120mmx3 rad rad pretty much for a ball park number

heed · 07-03-2007, 09:34 PM

Wow, thanks so much, that's exactly what I needed. Oh, and those folks at cooling-masters.com really seem to know their stuff...even though I didn't understand anything but the graphs. A great resource.

Thanks again, both of you, for your help!

07-02-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
heed Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: China Posts: 4	BI Stealth GT capacity? Hi, I'm looking at using this rad (single 120) for cooling a Nehalem quad core (90~110W) in my new build. Does anyone know if it can handle it, or do I need to rethink my setup? I have been using a 120.2 swiftech rad for a dual-prescott pentium D, but didn't know how much the newer rads were improved.

07-02-2007, 08:21 PM	#2
heed Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: China Posts: 4	Re: BI Stealth GT capacity? Can noone help? I welcome any ideas or opinions about using this rad.

07-03-2007, 09:45 AM	#4
heed Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: China Posts: 4	Re: BI Stealth GT capacity? I looked through all that, including the graphs at thermochill, and I still can't find anywhere that lists the C/W or wattage dissipated for a BIGTS120. Even HWL doesn't have it on their website. Maybe I missed it, and if I did, please point me to where it was. I understand a lot about radiators, cooling theory, etc. I just can't find the data.

07-03-2007, 06:07 PM	#5
ricecrispi Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: california Posts: 429	Re: BI Stealth GT capacity? cooling-masters.com review by roscal also google bill adams thermal management testing. there is your data Rads of similar dimension will have similar thermal dissipation so 120mm rad max dissipation with standard PC fans and PC conditions will have max dissipation of 175 watts and around 100-175 watt range. Multiply 175 watts by two for 120mmx2 rad and by three for 120mmx3 rad rad pretty much for a ball park number

07-03-2007, 09:34 PM	#6
heed Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: China Posts: 4	Re: BI Stealth GT capacity? Wow, thanks so much, that's exactly what I needed. Oh, and those folks at cooling-masters.com really seem to know their stuff...even though I didn't understand anything but the graphs. A great resource. Thanks again, both of you, for your help!

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