Product ReviewsThermochill PA120.2 Dual 120MM Fan Water Cooling Radiator with 15MM Spacing *No Barbs*
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With 14 User Reviews
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 Rating: Review Date: 11/24/09  |
Cons: G3/8 - ugh
Pros: Don't let the revised lower price fool you - these are still the king of rads |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/03/08 |
Cons: A tad thick than other rads
Pros: Keeps your components cool Comment:
Great product. Keeps my two GTX280 and Q6600 (3.4ghz) very cool. It's the second rad in my loop btw. My only gripe is the G3/8 barbs needed because most threads used in watercooling are G1/4 threads. Other than that, satisfied with this rad. |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/25/08 |
Cons: mounting holes doesnt match the screw included nor the long mounting screws.
Pros: Great radiator, best that I have try Comment:
It cool my Q6600 and 8800GTX with minimal noise, and it is as good as some 3x 120mm radiator, due to the freeflow design and the thickness.One draw back is that the one I have, the mounting holes is a bit larger than the screws, so I am unable to use the screw provided to mount the fan on it. |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/05/08 |
Cons: - Paint scratches easily, be careful with it.
Pros: - Excellent performance.- Looks pretty sharp. Comment:
I'm but a beginner when it comes to water cooling, but I knew right away which rad I wanted. The reputation of the Thermochill PA series is immaculate for good reason. I first ordered a 120.3, but got backordered (probably missed getting the last one by about an hour). So, I wanted to get my loop going, and picked up one of these as well. This one is perfect for a CPU-only loop, I haven't maxed out it's capability. In my unscientific tests, at a room temperature of about 22.5c, the water temperature at idle is 25.2c. It stabilizes at 27.3c within 10 minutes at 100% load on all cores. Not too shabby, I must say.Only thing is, the paint scratches really easily. Be careful of that. |
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Rating: Review Date: 07/25/08 |
Cons: expensive
Pros: Excellent performance Comment:
For a 240 rad this is one of the best available. The cooling performance that this delivers is phenomenal. It is quite expensive compared to some other radiators but the price you pay is all worth it. This radiator delivers. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/26/08 |
Cons: G3/8 threads are less common than G1/4, and I recommend using the EK barbs for these rads as the Thermochill ones are very loose on 1/2" ID tubingMine didn't have the extra bleed valve screw or self tapping screws, though NCIX did send me the ST screws they couldn't get be the extra bleed valve.
Pros: Great cooling capacity with low CFM fansLooks good in my custom mount at the top of my TJ07BW Comment:
Great rad for low CFM fans and amazing cooling. Using it for my NB and two MOSFET banks on my 680i. Recommend using the EK G3/8 barbs instead of the Thermochill ones, as the latter doesn't make a tight seal with the tubing or the rad in most cases. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/19/08 |
Cons: None that I could find for myself.
Pros: Excellent heat disipation. Solid quality. Comment:
Bought this to replace the swiftech rad that came in my NCIX essentials kit. I am pleased I did, I got a 5 degree C difference in my set up. Not to mention it better fit my mountain mods case. I thought the price a little high, but I can see why with the excellent quality. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/20/08 |
Cons: ThickPriceBarbs are weird size, too small for 1/2" ID tubing . Just perfect when using 7/16".
Pros: MonsterMonsterIncredible performance Comment:
Got this for my first water cooling project. This thing is a monster. I have my Q6600 at 3.9 ghz right now, prime stable, and its temps never go above 53 oC under load. This thing can dissipate a lot of heat for a 2x120mm sized rad. It just barely fit into my Silverstone TJ09. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/02/08 |
Cons: LEAKED UPON INSTALL
Pros: Great Cooler Comment:
Is a great radiator no doubt about that, Thermochill is legendary in the watercooling business. But one problem occured when I bought it. When first installed it leaked underneath the barb and I had to use silicone sealant to close the leak. Worked only for so long and kept leaking. Had to chuck eventually. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/19/07 |
Cons: PriceyLarge/HeavyThe plastic barbs are useless, i got leaks until i put on teflon tapeFins break easily
Pros: Good rad with good performanceHad no problems mounting it externallyKeeps the h2o cooled Comment:
Great rad with great performance, but the barbs really do suck unless you have something to reinforce them like teflon tape. I also wish it came with some kinda screen to protect the fins. |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/26/07 |
Cons: NONE other then it's longer and larger then other radiators.
Pros: Best rad ever nice looking finish and 1/2 barb you can't ask for more great buy!! Comment:
Best radiator ever! Exelent manufacture would purchase again for sure! works like a charm with low cfm fans! so great for low noise but still overcloacked system! |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/28/07 |
Cons: Huge and heavybarbs came with this rad are plastic, looks cheap3/8G metal barbs are hard to find for this rad
Pros: Really well design cooling featureSuperb performance Comment:
Have this to cool down my QX6700 running 3.4G 1.4V a 23C idle / 40C 4 Core load. It is the best rad ever. However, it require a lot of space in your case if you want to install it. It's thick and heavy. However, all those weak points are really minor comparing to the superb cooling performance this rad shows. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/05/07 |
Cons: - Pricy- Thicker than other doubler rads- the bolt holes for the fans are not threaded, therefore you have to use the included self-tapping screws to mount the fans which is a pain in the butt.
Pros: - The Best 2X120mm radiator available Comment:
I've used this Themochill rad to replace a Swifttech MCR220-QP. Keeping all other components (waterblocks/pump) the same, this rad dropped my load temperatures by a full 10 degress Celsius.I've seen reviews on the web that compare this 2X120mm rad to other 3X120mm rads, and it matched (and beat) all of the other rads. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/06/06 |
Cons: •Very dirty when you buy, FLUSH with water and vinegar until clean•Thicker than standard rads•Supplied screws "may" pierce the rad, so be careful•Your bleed screw o-ring may not be on, check the baggie to see if it's in there
Pros: •Amazing Performance•Works great with VERY low CFM fans (yate loons w 5-7V)•Makes for silent watercooling Comment:
In short, best rad series ever. Works amazing, silent, and keeps all my hardware running extremely cool. I'd suggest buying metal barbs to replace the plastic ones however. |
With the price now almost 50% lower than it used to be, and with Thermochill now going with the unofficial 15mm fan spacing standard, there basically is no reason to buy any other rad outside of availability issues.The PA120.3 goes toe-to-toe with the Feser rads for half the price. It performs better than any other rad on the market with low-RPM fans for those seeking a silent water cooling solution. It also is among the best rads with high-RPM fans for those looking for optimal performance.It still uses G3/8 threads - and while this choice does help to minimize restriction compared to G1/4, it is nonetheless non-standard and reduces the selection of compatible barbs. I cannot, for example, think of any compression fittings on the market that use G3/8 any more. This is not to say it's hard to find G3/8 barbs - just that the selection is much smaller than G1/4 barbs. For compatible barbs, check for availability from SKUs 31009, 25389 and 28323.These are wide rads, too - about twice as wide as a MCR320, so make sure you take measurements before purchasing to ensure you do, in fact, have enough space to house the PA120.3. I honestly can't believe the new pricing. For the performance, it's really just an amazing deal.