Water Cooling 1 or 2 loops Options

[_5c077y_]

Hey guys, So I have an extended Danger Den Double Wide case and I'm looking into water cooling for it.
It's a massive case so I'm sort of wanting to make it look neat but at the same time I don't wanting it looking empty
The case has room for x2 360 radiators in both sides of the front and a 480 in the back on the right side.
I think I'm wanting to keep as much LC stuff on one side as I can.
Anywho my actual question is 1 or 2 loops? it's a big system and I know it's overkill but I'm wanting blocks on the CPU, RAM (quad channel) and chipset as well as the 2 video cards
So I'm not sure if with the size and height of the case (685mm high) and the parts in it if I should go 1 or 2 loops. I'll be using Swiftech MCP35X2 Dual Motor pump/s

Cheers.

[noskcaj]

what hardware do you have otherwise? if one component is far hotter than the others it may help to have it separated, otherwise your only reasons would be asthetic

[_5c077y_]

Maximus IV extreme
quad channel RAM
haven't decided on cards yet, either ASUS or Gigabyte 670s
Looking at EK blocks

[noskcaj]

since you are getting a WC loop i think a 7970 would be a better option (huge OCs).
if you don't have the mobo already the maximus V formula has WC barbs already in it.

[_5c077y_]

I would go for ATI cards... But I'm wanting to try out nVidia's 3D vision =P and I've already got the MoBo =(

[noskcaj]

I would go for ATI cards... But I'm wanting to try out nVidia's 3D vision =P and I've already got the MoBo =(

AMD has good 3D as well, but ok.

[Modz]

I'm guessing your looking at SLI then yes, duel loop is the best way. Suggesting use of the duel pump/res 5 1/2" bay setup using this config.

Pump1>CPU>Rad1>Pump2>GPU1>GPU2>Rad2>Pump1

That way the heat is removed from the water right after its source and isn't taken back into the pump/res warm and gives the coolest overall water temp.

This post has been edited by Modz: Jan 21 2013, 10:34 PM

[Dasa]

single loop is best if its just for core blocks cpu\gpu
ram and chipset blocks will make no difference other than looks\cost\work and if there not in there own loop they will restrict things due to how much smaller they are

[_5c077y_]

Awesome, thanks for the advice guys =) I was looking at doing the chipset / ram as well for the looks and might do some overclocking, but will see how I go I guess

[Modz]

Awesome, thanks for the advice guys =) I was looking at doing the chipset / ram as well for the looks and might do some overclocking, but will see how I go I guess

If so, add a "Y" loop in conjunction with the cpu block using Smaller gauge pipe. That way the main flow isn't bottle necked and hot water isn't being taken from cpu to chip or vis versa. Or try and get high flow mobo /ram blocks that don't restrict flow.

[_5c077y_]

2 Months later and I still haven't finished this build... man I've been lazy =( considering I'm excited to play about 8 games at the moment lol.
So Ii decided to scrap cooling the chipset and RAM and just LC the CPU and GPUs.
having trouble deciding on the loop and utilising everything.
Wanting 1 loop but using 2 radiators, 2 reservoirs and 2 pumps...
Is the following correct?

PUMP 1 > CPU > RAD 1 > RES > PUMP 2 > GPU > RAD 2 > RES > PUMP 1

the reservoirs are stacked so 1 under the other... or should I just go:

PUMP 1 > CPU > RAD 1 > RES > RES > PUMP2 > GPU > RAD 2 > PUMP 1

Since I originally got 2 reservoirs for a dual loop system but still want to keep them for the look and to fill up 2 bays being a Danger Den case...

Thoughts / help =)

[Dasa]

order wont mater other than what is the shortest loop

for my sli loop i went with pump>rad>gpu>cpu>gpu> http://s3.photobucket.com/user/dasa09/medi...ort=3&o=138
so for you it will probably be PUMP 1 RES > PUMP 2 RES > then for the rest it depends on your rad placement

the water should heat up less than 1c as it goes round the loop so order doesnt really mater in that respect but if you can have a rad between the cpu\gpu and one after the pumps before whatever block comes next while keeping the tubes short and without tight bends might be the ideal