Swiftech Dual Radiator vs BIX?

[gastro54]

Hi im new to this forum and was wondering... which of the above rads (Black Ice Xtreme+Switech RAD676 Dual 120mm) would give better cooling im planning to run:
Via Aqua 1300 (370gph)
Swiftech MCW50
Tygon Tubing
HWLabs Waterblock or MCW5000

EDIT: oh and does anyone know a good place to but these things, im currently looking at aquastealth.com and sidewindercomputers.com

[lechumbl]

Hi gastro54,

First, let me :D :D WELCOME :D :D you to Liquid Ninjas. Glad to have you aboard and posting.

Secondly, both are very good rads and both will do you a good job. It really comes down to which you want.

I personally use the BIX, with dual 120 MM fans and my temps are very respectable. (See pics in System Data/Pictures link.)

Take care, and Welcome again.......

[gastro54]

how do you setup your fans? are they bothe sucking, blowing on the radiator? or one of each?

[lechumbl]

Hi G54,

I have one pulling and one sucking.
They work in conjunction with each other, so the air flow is moving in the same direction through both.

[bigg]

the swifty is good, BUT the BIX is the way 2 go since it can have 1/2" tubing like the rest of your system. the swifty can only have 3/8"

[gastro54]

Ah i c... thx for the info..
It would help a lot if you could take a look at my WC config and prices and post if you found lower proces else where.. Stuff is going to be bought from sidewindercomputers.com and aquastealth.com

Via Aqua 1300 $20
10ft Master Kleer Tubing $7
MCW50 GPU $39
MCW5000-A $53
Black Ice Extreme $65
2 Ultra Cool 120mm 90CFM $17

TOTAL $201

thx for all the help so far :)

[Kill-Switch]

Don't forget to get some Purple Ice radiator coolant or Water Wetter .... AND some hose clips are generally recommended :)

[Kill-Switch]

Also (if you don't already have some) get some Arctic Silver III, you'll need it.

[bigg]

those look like p[retty good prices