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80mm Liquid Cooling Radiators

A radiator is just as important in a water-cooled system as the water cooler itself, as the radiator must dissipate the heat absorbed by the water. This is achieved through its finned surface, which is cooled by a fan in the case of an active radiator. With an 80 mm radiator, an 80 mm fan can be mounted. 80 mm radiators are particularly suitable for smaller cases such as mini-towers or HTPC cases. However, an 80 mm radiator can also be useful in a midi-tower if you do not want to waste too much space on water cooling.

It's important to choose the right fan

For the 80 mm radiator, as with all other radiators, attention must be paid to the fan to be mounted on it, its cooling performance, and its material. Copper or brass is usually used as the base material for a radiator, and it may also be nickel-plated. It is important to ensure that the radiator material matches the rest of the water cooling system to prevent chemical reactions with other elements in the water cooling loop. Most 80 mm radiators have two G1/4 ports to connect them to the water cooling loop and four holes specifically designed for 80 mm fans. 80 mm radiators with an integrated pump are less common. In these cases, only a corresponding cooler is necessary to complete the water cooling loop.

However, you should not connect too many different coolers to an 80 mm radiator, as the performance might be too low, which could damage the hardware. Therefore, it is advisable to consider how many sources need to be cooled by a water cooler before purchasing an 80 mm radiator.

When buying an 80 mm radiator, you should generally consider:

  • Is the performance sufficient for the respective water coolers?
  • Does the 80 mm radiator waste too much space in the case?
  • Is the material of the 80 mm radiator compatible with the rest of the materials in the water cooling loop?