Triple Pump? Weren't you talking about a STRONG pump before, which someone said is easily overkill for a PC? You definitely wouldn't be needing three "STRONG" pumps. I've never even seen more than one pump in a case, even the most watercooled ones, so I doubt you'll need two either.
my mobo as i just found out, doesn't have a place to mount a norht bridge block. now...there is a mega load of space in front of the cooling system...its all moved about an inch back, so theres easily an inches room to place a radiator in... how can 1 pump evenly split the power to push the coolant through all three loops? Thats my question... ive been drawing up a design on paint...it is two (im guessing 6 inch tall, 5 inches wide) radiators, each w/ a 120mm fan, Two medium sized acrylic reservoirs, and two pumps. the hdd loop will split from the cpu loop's pump. via a splitter w/ adjustable flow valve. The hdd needs less cooling, so the cpu gets more flow. the system will be 2 systems in one. It's just like the DARK BLADE... look it up...thats where i go this idea from in the first place. the strong will be for it to overcome all the angles and blocks, and still maintain a high speed flow. I want fast flow. noise is no issue, since my music is always blasting and games are always going... pic will be up soon
Run everything in series. There absolutely no reason to split the loop up into parallel. The only logical reason anyone has ever put forth as to why you would do more than one loop would be if you wanted to keep all of your large bore components (CPU, Video Cards) on a separate loop from your small bore components (RAM, chipset, etc.) to avoid having them add restriction to your CPU and video card loop. Particularly in the case of RAM because those waterblocks are typically only available with 1/4" ID fittings.
I'm also going for a look too... A look like a reactor of some sort...the vid lines and the cpu lines run on the outer side of the case...exposed to the air. Like the cold fusion mod by sleepstreamer.
That's just as easy to do with the components in series as it would be in parallel. You simply have to have the the tubing travel back to the front of the case before going to the next set of components. T-Line (or reservoir) -> Pump -> CPU -> RAM -> Back to front of the case -> Video Card #1 -> Video Card#2 -> Back to front of the case Buying one BIG radiator (or two decent sized ones) and one really powerful pump will save you from wasting space in your case and from wasting money. When you shop for RAM waterblocks make sure to get one that doesn't have the barbs built into it so you can replace the barbs. The aquacomputer RAMplex is probably the least restrictive one available.
im thinking of custom making a ram block to fit mine exactly. I like the idea of the continuous loop. should I have it also include the HDD as well? It will have the twin radiators, and two strong pumps for good flow. I can set it up to run through a radiator after it goes through the cpu, then after it goes through the video cards. Or should it go Through the second radiator after the HDD? Because the HDD dont get too hot...just they stay on forever...I want some cooling. Either way, the flow goes through a pump before the first loop, and then before the card loop... pic will be done tonight
Here's the unfinished drawing for u guyz... i know it's a little off, but it'l all be straight when its finished...or i'll just autocad one..
Monkey, you need to learn the art of SketchUp (basic 3D CAD program). Find a free download here. The investment of effort in learning its use will repay itself a thousandfold.
To get your mod started, make a nice cad pic. NOW plz, plz USE the edit button. Well it's a learning experience I guess, when I first started, I didn't know there was an edit button so I would keep making new posts. Well, Highland3r told me to use the edit so I opened my eyes, found it and now I use it. listen to Captain Slug; he knows what he is talking about. ps: You don't need 2 resavoirs. 1 loop is fine. Rad: Thermochill PA triple GPU: EK full cover blocks CPU: since you are using a STRONG pump, impingement design should be good. Try DD TDX. If not impingment, go for Swiftech Apogee GT. Ram: You can make your own, the ones already out arent exactly great. SB: you can try the swiftech one, or DD. Doesnt really matter. Pump: STRONG pump : Iwaki MD20RLZ. Also check out http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41495. proficient pump: laing D5
