Modding Best watercooling flow method for multiple components?

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  1. liquidozone

    liquidozone What's a Dremel?

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    Hi All,

    I've been browsing the modding forums for a long time, been awe struck by the many cool looking projects and have now finally got my finger out (and the time) to start my own modding project. I've already built a watercooled PC based around the ThermalTake 745 system - which works out quite well for my needs, but I'd like to take it to the next level...

    I'm going for a 3 rad system, probably 2 x 360mm and 1 x 240mm in a custom built case and the system needs to cool the CPU, NB, RAM and GPU.

    Please can someone review my basic flow diagram and comment on the best way to arrange components so that each is cooled efficiently? I'd like to get the heat exchange flow right first before moving onto placement within the case to optimise cool air in, hot air out.

    TIA :thumb:
     
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  2. zr_ox

    zr_ox Whooolapoook

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    Looks like your flow is fine, however it's overkill since 1x 360 Rad will more that cover your need's.

    If you do decide to go ahead then you will need another pump to ensure enough flow.

    Welcome to BT and GL!

    p.s. This thread should be in the cooling forum.
     
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  3. x06jsp

    x06jsp da ginger monkey!!!!

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    well firstly cooling ram is pointless no benefit from it whatsoever and if you are cooling the nb go for the sb and mosfets aswell and there is no point having all those rads maybe the 2 360s but not the 240 or a 360 and a 240 and also if you are cooling all that in one loop you will need at least a ddc ultra or a d5.

    but i would say if you are doing it in one loop the go with this flow

    Res - d5/ddc ultra - 360 rad - cpu - mosfet1 - mosfet2 - nb - gpu - sb - 240/360 - res

    but for all that i would really reccomend having 2 loops

    so have
    res - ddcpro - 360 - cpu - mosfet1 - mosfet2 - res

    and

    res - ddcpro - 360 - gpu - nb - sb - res

    josh
     
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  4. E.E.L. Ambiense

    E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic

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    Generally, the loop will reach a point of equilibrium temp-wise after a bit; worrying about loop order isn't as ideal as making sure there are no leaks! The shortest lines to each component is ideal. Whatever works for you.
     
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  5. liquidozone

    liquidozone What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks for the replies. I know multiple rads will be overkill, but I'd like my case design to be symetrical with a 360 on each side at least - I'm thinking of losing the 240 now after the above info and a great tip about using shorter lines - I just wanted to find out how others deal with thermal design in a water loop and multiple components. So thanks again :)
     
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