it really depends on the build. if it is an itx build then the the 120 makes sense. the 360 is awesome on high temp heavy OC applications but won't fit in most cases. 240 or 280 is the best option in most situation but not a choice here. WHY?
I think it would depend on your case. How much you overclock, or how much you just like the cool factor in having a liquid cooling system. I'm wondering if anyone will design a cooling system like the AC in your car? Just on a smaller scale. I though of using one of those portable AC units and blow the cold air on the radiator. Would be interesting what the temps would be like.
Advantages to both. As Kevin said, smaller increases mounting options. But larger, both in quantity of fans and larger diameter fans allows each to be run at a lower speed to achieve the same airflow, and therefore reducing the amount of noise each makes. More fans or larger fans need not be making more noise.
Tiny, while maybe not as efficient overall, allows so many more options in mounting and position, with the ability to reduce noise as well. I built my share of monsters, now I try to build everything to be able to fit in an entertainment center, as to keep the wife happy, and to better utilize the small amount of space I have in most rooms.
Depends on the case/build but I normally opt for smaller footprint cooling when I can as long as it can do the job!
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it really depends on the build. if it is an itx build then the the 120 makes sense. the 360 is awesome on high temp heavy OC applications but won't fit in most cases. 240 or 280 is the best option in most situation but not a choice here. WHY?
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I think it would depend on your case. How much you overclock, or how much you just like the cool factor in having a liquid cooling system. I'm wondering if anyone will design a cooling system like the AC in your car? Just on a smaller scale. I though of using one of those portable AC units and blow the cold air on the radiator. Would be interesting what the temps would be like.
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I can't change my vote I want to put Tiny is mighty
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I my Kraken x62 on my Ryzen 1700x. At full tilt the thing doesn't go over 70c with my push pull config
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"tiny is mighty"
cmon guys we know size matters
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I often ask myself that very question...
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Bigger, and more airflow.
Enough airflow to create thrust and lift.
For science.
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Advantages to both.
As Kevin said, smaller increases mounting options.
But larger, both in quantity of fans and larger diameter fans allows each to be run at a lower speed to achieve the same airflow, and therefore reducing the amount of noise each makes.
More fans or larger fans need not be making more noise.
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Tiny, while maybe not as efficient overall, allows so many more options in mounting and position, with the ability to reduce noise as well. I built my share of monsters, now I try to build everything to be able to fit in an entertainment center, as to keep the wife happy, and to better utilize the small amount of space I have in most rooms.
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