Acradavos Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Hello everyone, At the moment I am using an H115i RGB platinum, I want to replace this with a custom loop. I plan to provide my 9900k and 2080TI with Hydro X. The plan is a 420mm front radiator and a 280mm top radiator. (I still have a whole stock of LL140 fans) 9900k @ 5Ghz 2080TI @ 2100 MHz How do I know if the pump is strong enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevBiker Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 The HydroX pump is plenty strong for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee Corsair GregX Posted October 16, 2019 Corsair Employee Share Posted October 16, 2019 Hi! The XD5 RGB Pump/Res unit delivers a head pressure of 3.9 meters, powerful enough to provide adequate flow through a custom cooling loop of at least four water blocks and three radiators. It'll have no issues with your planned Hydro X loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acradavos Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 Thank you all. Should the installation of 2x 280 mm rad be sufficient? Or possibly still 420 mm + 280 mm? Would you use the top rad as an intake or exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 x 280mm will certainly provide good results. I am running that with a 2080 Ti and 8700K@5.1 GHz. While the 9900K might pull another 25W, my VBIOS is opened up to 400W on the GPU which likely exceeds your total or at least makes it a relatively even comparison. My coolant delta ranges from +9-12C over ambient temperature and corresponding hardware temps <50C on the GPU and <60C on the CPU. So still some headroom. However, if you have the ability to add a 420mm vs 280, I would do it. In terms of raw coolant delta, a 420 may only net you 3C less when at mid range fan speeds (1000-1300). However, where it may be rather nice is it will allow you stay just under the "noisy point" for 140s. Most 140s start getting pretty noticeable around 1000-1100 rpm. With the 420, you may be able to let it ride at 800-900 and have a really quiet load set-up. I am always dancing around the 1000-1100 rpm line, especially in Summer. I would love a case where I could do dual 420s and make use of the gazillion 140mm fans I have lying around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiborrr Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 XD5 RGB pump is over the top, do not worry. What case are you going to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acradavos Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 x 280mm will certainly provide good results. I am running that with a 2080 Ti and 8700K@5.1 GHz. While the 9900K might pull another 25W, my VBIOS is opened up to 400W on the GPU which likely exceeds your total or at least makes it a relatively even comparison. My coolant delta ranges from +9-12C over ambient temperature and corresponding hardware temps <50C on the GPU and <60C on the CPU. So still some headroom. However, if you have the ability to add a 420mm vs 280, I would do it. In terms of raw coolant delta, a 420 may only net you 3C less when at mid range fan speeds (1000-1300). However, where it may be rather nice is it will allow you stay just under the "noisy point" for 140s. Most 140s start getting pretty noticeable around 1000-1100 rpm. With the 420, you may be able to let it ride at 800-900 and have a really quiet load set-up. I am always dancing around the 1000-1100 rpm line, especially in Summer. I would love a case where I could do dual 420s and make use of the gazillion 140mm fans I have lying around here. Oh, that's nice. XD5 RGB pump is over the top, do not worry. What case are you going to use? Right now I have a Fractal Design Meshify S2 cabinet, but I am left with limited space for my radiators. The H115i 280mm rad does not fit at the top either at the moment. (Max 35mm mainboard components) I'm now thinking about a P600s or Evolv X, both with 420mm rad front support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiborrr Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 According to Custom Cooling Configurator you will be able to stuff in 2x XR5 360 radiators. Use this code: 4faqi9 https://www.corsair.com/eu/en/custom-cooling-configurator (click on "have a configuration code") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcoleman Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 deffo strong enough! ive got loads of bends and GPU/CPU and 2 rads check my build https://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=190627 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone55555 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I'm running a 9900k under an XC7, 2080 (non-TI), cooling my motherboard/VRM also with a 420 XR5 and 2x 480 XR7 with a single XD5. A fair bit of fittings as it's all soft-tube, and a drain cut-out, and plenty of verticality as it's a 1000D case, and the XD5 still just shoots coolant through it like none of it's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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