Hey guys,

Just curious..Any1 knows who sells 180mm radiator for my tj08-e?

Hi there,

recently just migrated to WC and got myself the following:

EK Supremacy Waterblock (cool 3770k)
Swiftech MCP355 pump + xspc reservoir
EK XT 1x120mm radiator
Arctic F12 pwm fan

The problem is that i seem to be getting higher temps compared to when i use my noctua nh-d14. What would be the culprit at my current setup

load temps at stock speed when i am on Prime95 seems to be touching the 80 degrees mark.

I suspect the fan is the problem here. What do you guys think. Any recommended 120mm fan meant for watercooling? I read through and the noctua nh-p12 seems like a good fan. what do you guys think..

To start of the discussion topic, here is a photo of my current setup
(config is pump + reservoir --> Radiator --> CPU Block --> Reservoir + Pump)

i have a 180mm radiator coming soon to be inserted in the front. But as far as fans for radiator goes, which is a good fan to go for?

I see...thanks for the feedback bro, I am going to change my fan and see how the results go.


I see...But I will be having a 180mm radiator arriving soon (assuming the bulk is successful) =D Will report back once I got my fan changed.

Do you know who sells that radiator? The reason I went for a standard radiator is the fear of a thicker rad not being able to fit my case. But I will keep that in mind and possibly make a switch if results are not getting any better.

Thanks to the help of Pristine, finally took the plunge and completed my Water Cooling Loop.




A little specs:

Intel Core i7 3770K
Asus Maximus V Gene
2x4gb ram Corsair Vengence LP ram 1333mhz
2gb Asus GTX 670 Direct CU II
3tb WD Green Drive
240GB OCZ Vertex 3

WC parts are
Swiftech 45 & 90 degree fittings
Monsoon Compression Fittings
Magic Cool 180mm Radiator
TFC Xchanger 120mm Radiator
Primo Chill tubing
EK Supremacy Water Block
Swiftech MCP 355 pump
XSPC Reservoir

Thanks again to Pristine.

Thanks man! haha...though the heat of the mcp-355 is worrying..wonder if it will fail under high heat..

Thanks man..simple set up la..cant compare to yours..

Thanks man. i think the operating temperature is as what you mentioned. Around 40-50 degrees but it does get a little toasty after prolonged touching. But would like to ask on the general life span of a pump. How long will it last before breaking down?

lol...Was googling if there is anyway on undervolting the mcp355 and apparently the pump cant operate anything less than 9v..wonder if any1 have any experience



Thanks man.. i did consider repositioning the radiator but by doing so, I wont be able to use my 90 degree fittings without some extensions..Maybe I will have a 80mm fan dedicated blowing the pump...hope it will help somehow..

hmmm...any good recommendation?

Lol...I cant seem to find a fan controller that accepts molex as an input..hehe..For now, I think its quite ok..hehe...If you got any good suggestion please suggest. I tried looking at Lamptron fan controllers but their accessories does not accept any molex input

Wonder how much those fittings cost...

what is your loop going to be like? some details would help