2 radiators better than1?

Johnny X · 11-23-2002, 12:57 AM

I have space for 2 of the black ice dual 120 mm fan radiators in may case. If cool air from outside the case is circulated over them, will I see much of a difference in temps? or will this just take up space?

Thanks

MadDogMe · 11-23-2002, 05:39 AM

Need more info on your system, pump, block(s), fans, ect... it's not a simple straightforward thing. Another rad might help. generaly the more cooling area of a rad the better. can your pump handle the extra flow/work required though?...

Is the rad the bottleneck in your system?. what CPU at what MHZ & Voltage are you running?. what CPU temps and ambiant (not system/mobo!!) temp is your room at?...

gmat · 11-23-2002, 09:46 AM

A 2nd rad will always bring better cooling perf. If your pump is already at its limits, you can mount em in parallel to get less resistance.

11-23-2002, 12:57 AM	#1
Johnny X Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Grand Valley Posts: 10	2 radiators better than1? I have space for 2 of the black ice dual 120 mm fan radiators in may case. If cool air from outside the case is circulated over them, will I see much of a difference in temps? or will this just take up space? Thanks __________________ I think I have seen the light...It looks like a winamp visualization...

11-23-2002, 05:39 AM	#2
MadDogMe Thermophile Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just shut up ;) ... Posts: 1,068	Need more info on your system, pump, block(s), fans, ect... it's not a simple straightforward thing. Another rad might help. generaly the more cooling area of a rad the better. can your pump handle the extra flow/work required though?... Is the rad the bottleneck in your system?. what CPU at what MHZ & Voltage are you running?. what CPU temps and ambiant (not system/mobo!!) temp is your room at?...

11-23-2002, 09:46 AM	#3
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	A 2nd rad will always bring better cooling perf. If your pump is already at its limits, you can mount em in parallel to get less resistance.

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