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Is the Thermochill PA 120.3 better than the Swiftech MCR320-QP if the answer is yes where in usa can i buy the Thermochill? thanks 
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Thermochill vs Swiftech
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Yes...
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Also ebay and some forum classifieds will have them used occasionally
Also I have read/been told here that the swiftech is a very good radiator and that the 3x120 MCR is about equal to the 2x120 thermochill
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Also ebay and some forum classifieds will have them used occasionally
Also I have read/been told here that the swiftech is a very good radiator and that the 3x120 MCR is about equal to the 2x120 thermochill
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is it really worst it the $100 difference ??? http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3944
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I would say no, but your original question asked whether or not the Thermochill is better which would be an affirmative.
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To me its not worth the price differnce either, I would go with the swiftech. I run my PC to their limit cuz I am too cheap to buy the best things out there. I will not set any records, but I build great budget gaming systems
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It's not quite $100 difference. I got my PA 120.3 for $134 and most of the time I see the MCR320 going for around $56. The PA series is best of the best if you plan on using low CFM fans for ultra quiet. If not get the MCR320 it is also a great Rad.
The PA series is best of the best if you plan on using low CFM fans for ultra quiet. If not get the MCR320 it is also a great Rad.
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and should i use this thermochill which my GPU&NB loop or with my CPU loop???
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is it better to combine them???
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any good led blue fan than i can use with the Thermochill PA 120.3???
It's simpler than having two loops and with a radiator that large, I doubt any of the temps will be hurt... but if you are happy with two loops then go ahead. Technically speaking the two loops will offer better performance, and you already have the parts.
Also I don't use LED fans. They have a reputation for being lower quality and dying sooner than deltas, Sanyos, and other quality fans. That said, whatever LED fan fits your needs. I believe on Thermochill's website they list the recommended level of airflow. Use that as a basis for your decision.
Also I don't use LED fans. They have a reputation for being lower quality and dying sooner than deltas, Sanyos, and other quality fans. That said, whatever LED fan fits your needs. I believe on Thermochill's website they list the recommended level of airflow. Use that as a basis for your decision.
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i dont own a pump jet for that Thermochill PA 120.3 any recomendation???
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Probably the best performer right now is the Laing DDC w/ Petra'sTech DDCT-01s Top Combo- http://www.petrastechshop.com/laddcwpeddto.html
I personally like the Laing D5 Vario/Swiftech MCP655 Inline 12V DC Pump- http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmcin12pu.html. It gives almost the same performance but is much more reliable IMO.
I personally like the Laing D5 Vario/Swiftech MCP655 Inline 12V DC Pump- http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmcin12pu.html. It gives almost the same performance but is much more reliable IMO.
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The MCR's give the best bang-for-the-buck, are easier to mount due to their smaller thickness, and are much easier to come by. I'd highly recommend going that route, the PA's are nice if you can afford them and find them, but the MCR's are close enough in performance for me
Unless you can find an older DDC-2 (not the 3.2 or whatever), the D5 is a much more 'sturdy' pump that operates at the same performance level as the new DDC's
Unless you can find an older DDC-2 (not the 3.2 or whatever), the D5 is a much more 'sturdy' pump that operates at the same performance level as the new DDC's
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Perhaps you can try getting some Blue LED Yate Loon Fans from Jab-tech. They are really inexpensive and push a lot of air. If you want ultra-quiet, the low speed Yate Loons seem like a good deal.
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Section that Swiftech MCP655 is 1/2", and i think the radiator is 3/8 i can buy a adapter to make it 1/2 but what will be better 1/2 or 3/8??
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The radiators threads are 3/8" but you can fit whatever kind of fittings you want, ie. 1/2" or 3/8" barbs.
Also, most MCR320s have G1/4" threads now, but most sites havent updated their specs.
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what will be better 1/2" or 3/8" using the Thermochill and a D5 pump just with my processor. thanks
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Better to use the bigger diameter tubing which is 1/2"
3/8" is more suited to when you've got a small case and limited in terms of space.
You can also use 7/16" ID tubing on 1/2" barbs, it's slightly smaller than 1/2" so gives a tight fit over the barbs. Some people who use 7/16" tubing dont bother with clamps at all, or just use zip ties.
3/8" is more suited to when you've got a small case and limited in terms of space.
You can also use 7/16" ID tubing on 1/2" barbs, it's slightly smaller than 1/2" so gives a tight fit over the barbs. Some people who use 7/16" tubing dont bother with clamps at all, or just use zip ties.
