Next Radiator in loop with Thermochill 120.3

[shunail]

Hi,
I want to run another radiator in the loop since 8800GTS SLI gets hot even with Thermochill 120.3 I don't have enough room left. Which slim Radiator would be better choice???

[Quakindude]

I've mentioned to you before, I seriously doubt you will get those cards to 38*C on water alone. You will need excellent case airflow as well. And realistic expectations. Your initial 6*C drop when you added the 240mm rad to your Reserator would have been quite acceptable for me.

At some point, you really need to become satisfied with your setup. Otherwise, you can keep throwing money at this thing all day. I know of no pelteir cooling systems for SLI'ed 8800's.

[Tyreal]

Don't even bother adding another radiator after the Thermochill PA120.3. It's not going to get much better than that.

[shunail]

Now what I was thinking:

Pump (Laing DDC w/ Petra'sTech DDCT-01s Top Combo (Pump) )
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reservoir (EK-Multioption RES 200 (Reservoir) )
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CPU BLOCK (D-TEK FuZion)
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Small Radiator (Need to get)
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Pump (Petra'sTech DDCT-01s (Delrin DDC Pump) )
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GPU 1 Block == GPU 2 Block (Ek 8800GTS waterblocks)
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Thermochill 120.3
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AquaBay M6 Reservoir == ThermoTemp
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Back to Pump



* GPU 1 and 2 Blocks would have Polypropylene "Y" IN (from small radiator) and "Y" Out to Thermochill 120.3
What do you say?
and also, still what about small radiator? Which one should I get. I prefer Slim kind

[Tyreal]

None. If you really, really, really want to. Get the Black Ice GT Stealth. It's extremely thin.

What pump are you using btw?

[Capper]

I honestly think you are just wasting money.

As to the "Y" connector, its good in theory, but in reality water is going to follow the path of least resistance. i've tried that and it really had a negative effect on the overall cooling of my system.

Looking at video card temperatures, I see most in the 55C to 75C range (55C with fans running 100%).....and they are fine......at some point you have to realize without a complete rebuild you are not going to see dramatic changes in your system........and that your current system is running fine, and the money you waste could be much better spent

[Tyreal]

I honestly think you are just wasting money.

I think so too. Honostly dude... You already bought a Thermochill PA120.3, probably the BEST radiator on the market, and you still want another one?

[Lead Head]

I believe something else is wrong if even with a 120.3 rad, your GPU temps are still bad. Are you sure the EK blocks don't have any corrosion or build up in them? What thermal paste are using between the block and GPU?