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The video focuses on the importance of radiator thickness in liquid cooling setups and compares the performance of different radiators. Three radiators are tested: AXEPC TX 240, XSPC EX240, and EK Classic P240, to understand their impact on system thermals. Data from Cinebench R23 renders shows that the 45mm thick PE-240 radiator performs better than thinner options. The thicker radiator provides superior cooling performance, with better coolant and CPU temps compared to thinner radiators when combined with higher fan speeds. The comparison emphasizes the importance of fan speed and quality for optimal cooling, while acknowledging that thinner radiators like the TX 240 can still offer good performance.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the importance of radiator thickness in liquid cooling setups. Thicker radiators offer more heat exchange surface area and coolant capacity, impacting overall system thermals. The video discusses an experiment comparing three radiators of varying thicknesses and fin densities to understand real-world performance differences. The test setup involves using these radiators in an actual case to assess static pressure impact. The radiators tested are the AXEPC TX 240 (20.5mm thick), XSPC EX240 (35.5mm thick), and EK Classic P240 (45mm thick). The data is gathered using an Intel i7 10700K processor at 5.0 GHz and 1.3 volts in a Cooler Master case, providing insights into radiator performance based on thickness.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses testing data from repeated Cinebench R23 multi-core renders using different radiator setups. The equilibrium coolant temperature is a key metric, showing that the 45mm PE-240 radiator performs slightly better than the EX240 and TX240 radiators. The PE240 is the best performer overall, with about a full degree difference compared to the EX240 at higher fan speeds. The coolant temperature results correlate with CPU package temperatures, showing similar trends. The testing also includes measuring the water capacity of each radiator, with the TX240 holding 108 milliliters.
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In this segment of the video, the comparison between a thick and a thin radiator for cooling performance is discussed. The thicker radiator provided better cooling performance, with about one and a half degrees better coolant temps compared to the thinner radiator. Despite being more than twice as heavy, the thick radiator resulted in slightly better CPU temps. The fan speed also plays a crucial role in cooling performance, with a 300 RPM difference showing a two to two and a half-degree change in cooling performance. Upgrading to better fans can significantly improve cooling efficiency. While the thick radiator is optimal, the thinner radiator like the TX 240 still offers good performance and versatility for various builds.