The Data
As all the testing in this round up was performed with the exact same equipment, using the exact same methods I have decided to keep each radiators page uncluttered by posting our testing methodology, test set-ups and equipment used in a single location. To see exactly how the tests were carried out, details of the test set ups and equipment used, please head back to the RRU’15 Test Equipment Page.
Restriction Test
It’s generally agreed that radiators are one of, if not the least restrictive components in the water cooling loop. There are some exceptions however, so this must still be verified through testing:
The photo above is of the restriction test bench. The HX-360XC is not loaded so please disregard the data in the pic as it does not relate to the HX
Here is the raw data at the tested flow rates, displaying the measured Differential Pressure across the HX as flow rate was increased.
The table numbers indicate that the HX-360XC is a fairly restrictive radiator. However numbers in isolation can only tell half the story. By plotting against other components it more easily shows the whole story. I have decided to use a HeatKiller 3.0 CPU block as the reference in these plots for two reasons. Firstly there is no chance of the plot being cluttered by curves overlapping and secondly it gives a reference point against a fairly common loop component of average restriction. For radiator to radiator restriction comparisons please see the RRU’15 data pages. As with all the radiator restriction plots I have limited the maximum flow rate displayed to 2.0 GPM as I suspect there are very few systems that operate above 2.0 GPM. For more information on how to read a restriction plot check out our guide.
Now that we see how the HX-XC performs vs flow we can take a few of those data points and compare to the other radiators in the round-up:
As can be seen the HX-XC is on the higher end of the group. While the pressure drop is not unreasonable there are better choices out there if flow is a concern.
Onwards to Thermal Performance!
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