Discussion Radiators: [280] vs [280 + 120] - is it worth it?

[LucyMorn]

I am building an SFF custom loop (Lian Li Q58) and have room for 120 rad at the bottom.

It complicates things - a lot - so I wonder if it is worth it.

The loop will include a 12700k and an undervolted 3080.
The things is - if I put a rad at the bottom, the air that will be pushed into the case, the same air that will eventually go through the 280 rad, will be hotter, so by doing that I will reduce the cooling capabilities of the 280 rad.

I couldn't find any comparison of that, only 240vs360, 280vs360 and such.

What do you guys think?

 

[Teletubby89]

280 will be very tight 240/120 will be enough , i am getting super temps out of that case with hotter hardware.

 

[LucyMorn]

280 will be very tight 240/120 will be enough , i am getting super temps out of that case with hotter hardware.

It is either 280 or 280+120, but the top one will be 280 for sure
Also - mind sharing your temps (with fans speed and room temp)?

 

[Teletubby89]

280 + 120 will be tight trust me i looked into it , unless you run a small pump.

 

[LucyMorn]

280 + 120 will be tight trust me i looked into it , unless you run a small pump.

Will see, once I actually get the case and would be able to do measurements

 

[LucyMorn]

Mind sharing 3DMark TimeSpy temperatures? Would help me a ton