Water Loop Configuration

[JediSpam]

I know there have been several threads concering this, but how should I setup my loop with two heatercores? I have heard to set them up together and i've heard others to say set them in different orders. Here is my setup:

Heatercore, Heatercore, Pump, Reservoir, CPU Block

What order should I put them in? Please help me out here.

[XT-ChAce]

Don't wanna be a nuisance, but your sig is too big...

Order doesn't really matter I think, but I'd put the rad in front of what its supposed to cool.

[Jason]

It really wouldn't matter, however for maximum pressure to the block I would run direct from the outlet of the pump to the block...

Rad -> Rad -> Res -> Pump -> Block -|
^-----------------------------------/

[JediSpam]

sorry about the signature size. yeah i've heard that running the rads together kills flow rate but I don't know. I wanted some more opinions before I hooked it all up

[jsimmons]

It doesn't really matter what order they're in. Things you want to minimize in your loop:

1) Bends of any description.

2) The number of fttings the water has to pass through

Suggestion - replace the reservoir with a t-line and keep the 2nd rad

[Raghunandan]

its slightly better to do it this way

pump -> rad -> rad -> block -> reservoir and back.

the water after the rad is always the coolest and connecting that to the block will result in the lowest temps. but the difference is usually negligible.
just my 2cents!

[jsimmons]

Currently, my loop goes like this:

pump --> gpu --> cpu --> rad --> pump

I'm moving into a new and (much) larger case, and I'll be splitting my loop.

[J33RY]

what about for dual pumps? and what about having the rads around the block i was thinking maybe... pump1-->rad-->cpu-->rad-->pump2-->res

[XT-ChAce]

Originally Posted by J33RY

what about for dual pumps? and what about having the rads around the block i was thinking maybe... pump1-->rad-->cpu-->rad-->pump2-->res

^ Overkill...

[J33RY]

Originally Posted by XT-ChAce

^ Overkill...

=) sounds like my kinda system then

[jsimmons]

Since the difference in temps will be neglible (1C or less), the best routing is that which produces the lowest number of bends in the tubing and involves the fewest components. When you get right down to it, the BEST thing to do is almost never the easiest (or even the moderately practical) thing to do.

Depending on the setup, dual pumps in a single loop is a waste of money unless you're cooling a lot of components. For CPU and GPU, a single pump (along the lines of a D4) should suffice - adding a second pump will simply add heat to the loop.

If you really want to make your cooling more efficient, get as much cool air flowing through your radiator as you can, and use the largest radiator you can afford (and that will fit in the intended mounting location). Mount your radiator fans using shrouds at LEAST 1 inch tall. (1-12 inches is better, but you may need to make some spacers since most shrouds aren't that tall).

Looking at your loop, I would recommend removing the 2nd rad and 2nd pump. I doubt you'll see a difference in temps without those extra components.

[J33RY]

ok then, thanx alot