Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy! I can't wait to get home and finally build in this thing!
Would straight distilled water work in the loop, or do I need to add more?
You should get worse temps if you put the fans between panel and radiator.
The only way to beat the T1 + LT240 with 25mm and 15mm radiator setup is:
*dual 25mm thick fans on radiator (make the case at least 15mm taller and make the case > 10L
Most radiators are higher fin density compare to LT240, and the slim fan really struggles to push hot air through. When you are using a Slim fan, it basically limits you to low FPI radiators.
Does the xspc rad fit in the case (only) with the slim fans underneath it?If using nickel plated blocks, especially EK ones, running with distilled plus growth inhibitor, unfortunately, ruined the nickel on one of my builds. Ever since, just went with EK cryofuel for the convenience.
Also another suggestion: shave the metal "lip" that interferes with EVGA GM PSU. Had a similar issue with Sliger's SM PSU brackets. Pics to illustrate:
*Insert Yoda meme* There is another! And I think it may pull ahead of LT240 with 1x slim plus 1x full thickness fan. I'm trying this monstrosity:
Would it be possible to manufacture a custom rad with high fin density for the 25mm fan part and low fin density for the slim fan part?You should get worse temps if you put the fans between panel and radiator.
The only way to beat the T1 + LT240 with 25mm and 15mm radiator setup is:
*dual 25mm thick fans on radiator (make the case at least 15mm taller and make the case > 10L
Most radiators are higher fin density compare to LT240, and the slim fan really struggles to push hot air through. When you are using a Slim fan, it basically limits you to low FPI radiators.
*Insert Yoda meme* There is another! And I think it may pull ahead of LT240 with 1x slim plus 1x full thickness fan. I'm trying this monstrosity:
Does the xspc rad fit in the case (only) with the slim fans underneath it?
This is the TX240 Ultrathin Radiator by XSPC, yes? Please share your findings!
Alphacool LT240 | XSPC TX240 | |
Dimensions | 270 x 120 x 25 mm | 278 x 125 x 20.5 mm |
FPI | 16 | 22 |
Core | Copper | Copper/Brass |
The Koolance HX-CU420V (120mm Radiator, Copper) is 3°C from the Alphacool LT240 (240mm Radiator, Copper), which is equal or better than most 240mm (Aluminum) AIOs, like Corsair H100i Pro, NZXT X52.
2°C standard deviation is expected for most test, my conclusion is why increase the dimensions for 240mm Radiator support when the performance gain is so marginal.
*CPU NOT Delided
Asus Z390-I OC Settings
AIJIA 120 Custom Radiator
AIJIA 240 Custom Radiator
Alphacool LT240
Corsair H60 2018
Koolance HX-CU420V
HWL LS120
Noctua NH-D15 (2x NF-A14 PWM on one fan Y Splitter cable)
Noctua NH-L12S
Given the NH-D15 results, I don't see the need to test NH-L12S, 9900K OC at 200W+ is just way over the intended use. 120 AIO is the better choice imo.
*Insert Yoda meme* There is another! And I think it may pull ahead of LT240 with 1x slim plus 1x full thickness fan. I'm trying this monstrosity:
This is the TX240 Ultrathin Radiator by XSPC, yes? Please share your findings!
I just want a "normal" cooling performance but silent.
Alphacool LT240 XSPC TX240 Dimensions 270 x 120 x 25 mm 278 x 125 x 20.5 mm FPI 16 22 Core Copper Copper/Brass
I really like this TX240 option. Between pages 10 -19 there are comparison results and it seems to perform about 8C better then LT240. What are you using for pump?
damn, for me they want me to show them how much I paid :/I was lucky that they accepted it (I didn't have to present anything, they simply went with what the package said). Otherwise... well, 19€ in handling fees +21% over the value of the case + shipping. Yuck.
PM you later, I got your paperdamn, for me they want me to show them how much I paid :/
So, is it possible to use the lt240 + full size fans in 3 slot mode?You should get worse temps if you put the fans between panel and radiator.
The only way to beat the T1 + LT240 with 25mm and 15mm radiator setup is:
*dual 25mm thick fans on radiator (make the case at least 15mm taller and make the case > 10L
Most radiators are higher fin density compare to LT240, and the slim fan really struggles to push hot air through. When you are using a Slim fan, it basically limits you to low FPI radiators.
So, is it possible to use the lt240 + full size fans in 3 slot mode?
yes, it's exactly 2 slots, so there will be no issues with thickness for sure, the only issue you can face is about the GPU backplate, but it also depends on the CPU cooler mount, for instance I had to remove my GPU backplate to fit it with LT240 mount, but with noctua secufirm2 it fits with backplate in place
damn, for me they want me to show them how much I paid :/
Are we supposed to have done something to avoid customs fees?PM you later, I got your paper
This concerns me; I'm looking at a Corsair h55 and a Sapphire Nitro+ 5700 xt. Is the LT240 mount especially thick that this becomes a problem? Or is the secufirm2 especially thin?
Are we supposed to have done something to avoid customs fees?
I'm a little upset at paying $60 on top of shipping, I had no choice when dealing with local customs but to upload an invoice to prove the value and shipping fee, all I had to give them was my original invoice, there was no mention that there would be a lower value on the shipping label was there?
I'm simply raising the fact that Wahaha has mentioned that I shouldn't have had to pay so much in customs as the declared value on the shipment is lower than the invoiced amount. I get that this is done for our benefit, it just wasn't (to my knowledge/searching) mentioned beforehand. So of course when customs sent me an email to pay the fee I filled it to the best of my understanding and provided the only paperwork I had been given.Y
There are two certainties in life death and taxes. Your always gou g to have to pay duties, I did when I got the ghost, whenever I buy something expensive from the states and bring it back to Canada. It's the way International trade works.