Radiator Question

[customrig]

Ok well im figuring out the specs for my new water cooling system. And I decided that I want a killer radiator so does anyone know of a product the can support 3 120 mm fans or is that two much. Also I will accept a good radiator that can support 2 120's and if you could tell me where I might find it that would be great. Thanks alot.

Alex

[stool]

Before I got radical, I used a transmission cooler From Advanced Auto that easily accomodated 2 120mm highCFM fans.

[deathstar13]

ive seen rads online that will just hold 2-120mm fans on one side. you can double that by adding 2 to the other side. thus giving you a push pull effect.
if you still want a larger rad try looking in some refig parts.
but from my understanding. a copper heater core is best rad around so far. you can place a 120mm on both sides.
mabey this helps

[DodgeViper]

I would try to stay all copper though. I have provided a few links that will send you in the right direction.

http://becooling.safeshopper.com/

http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=500400#post500400

http://www.heatercore4u.com/2-199.htm

http://www.heatercore4u.com/Make.htm

http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48220&highlight=Hoot+Goes+H2o

[paupton]

I just converted to watercooling. I at first bought a Transmission cooler that was 12" x 7", cost 29.00. It was perfect for two 120's on each side. It was all aluminum which will get rid of heat faster than copper. I changed my design mid way thru the project so I took the Cooler back but it would work. Go to the parts store and ask to see their coolers. Any good store will let you see it before you buy. Bring your fans with you to check them out.
good luck

[DodgeViper]

I hope you met to say copper over aluminum.

Check out this post by Silversinkman,

Thermal Properties of Materials
Thermal Conductivity, W/cm-K
Metals
Aluminum 2.165
Beryllium 1.772
Beryllium-copper 1.063
Brass 70% copper, 30% zinc 1.220
Copper 3.937
Gold 2.913
Iron .669
Lead .343
Magnesium 1.575
Molybdenum 1.299
Monel .197
Nickel .906
Platinum .734
Silver 4.173
Stainless Steel-321 .146
Stainless Steel-410 .240
Steel, low carbon .669

[deathstar13]

It was all aluminum which will get rid of heat faster than copper. im not sure if im correct but ive never heard aluminum is better at heat transfer than copper. any place you can show me that? id like to read it. just curious?

[The Overclocker]

Originally posted by paupton
I just converted to watercooling. I at first bought a Transmission cooler that was 12" x 7", cost 29.00. It was perfect for two 120's on each side. It was all aluminum which will get rid of heat faster than copper. I changed my design mid way thru the project so I took the Cooler back but it would work. Go to the parts store and ask to see their coolers. Any good store will let you see it before you buy. Bring your fans with you to check them out.
good luck

sorry - not true. copper gets rid of heat quicker

[strokeside]

I think what he meant to say was Aluminium emitts heat better then Copper, not that it transports heat faster then copper.

[paupton]

The term is dissipate.... to release or remove. If you look at the better Heat Sink setup or even waterblocks they have a base of copper because it ABSORBS heat well because of the density or close bond of the molecules. The fins or pins or whatever is used to release the heat into the air is usually made of aluminum because it dosnt HOLD heat like copper. The molecular structrue of aluminum is not as tight as copper and the heat passes thru aluminum better therefore ...... ALUMINUM dissipates heat better than copper. The copper is used to collect the heat and aluminum is used to remove the heat.

[Colin]

Aluminum does not dissipate heat better than copper. Time to read this Sticky. (http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28876)