Radiator advice needed ..

[Synth]

Alright guys, I have a Cosmos 1000 case, with the 2x 140mm fan holes up top.

Now for the same price, I can either buy an XSPC RX360 (3x120mm) or a Black Ice GTX 280 (2x 140mm).

Obviously, the Black Ice will fit with no mods. The XSPC, however will probably only draw fresh air from 2 fans and require minor mods for optimal 2 fan cooling or hardcore mods for 3 fan cooling.

Wondering what I should buy.

By the way, I am trying to cool down a Q9550, a GTX260 and a P35 northbridge.

Cheers!

[sswilson]

My own personal experience would suggest that the 2 X 140mm would be the best bet. Since I was only able to get push/pull on half of a swiftech 2 X 120mm, I'd think that the larger cooling area of the 140mm would make up some of the loss.

[Varroa]

The holes on the top of the 1000 are not standard so you will only be able to mount the rad to one set of fan holes. For example, a 2x120 or 2x140 rad will only mount to one of the fan holes but that is more than enough. I have a 2x120 uptop and it works fine. I end up cutting out the stamped grills and also doing some modes to the plastic cover to allow more air flow.

[Synth]

I am currently using a Swiftech MCR220, up-top. I know the 2x120mm can only be attached via 1 fan, which is sufficient fold holding.

But are you sure the 2x140mm doesn't attach properly with 2 fans? I was under the impression it did...

[Dazmode]

Off topic, but why not Feser 240? Are those two much less then $115CND?

IMHO bigger fans in smaller rad will cause loss of performance. You supposed to use silicon pads to seal assembly off to max airflow.

EDIT: Sorry misread the post. The larger surface wins: between 3x120 and 2 x140.

[acadiancrusader]

daz, do you actually have these in stock? i didn't think anybody in canada had them...

[Dazmode]

Originally Posted by acadiancrusader

daz, do you actually have these in stock? i didn't think anybody in canada had them...

I don't want to get banned ...



I do have all types including MONSTA. Just arrived last week.

[MpG]

I think you might want to look at the 140mm rad, since the C1000 holes aren't properly aligned for a 120mm rad. The 120x3 rad has a slightly larger surface area, but that will be offset by the lack of fans on the third section. Plus, you'll likely get a better seal against the rad using the 140mm fans.

[ChuckleBrother]

I'd also go with the dual 140mm rad, should get better flow, pressure, everything, all with that better seal. The only thing I would be sure of is to make very very sure of what sort of CFM range that rad likes to make sure that your fans can deliver.