Question on dual loop setup!

[big poppa pump]

i finally added a second 8800 to my system and now I want to run two independent loops, one for the cpu and the other for the gpu'!

Setup will be something like this!

CPU Loop!
Res -> D5 -> MCR220 -> CPU Block -> Res

GPU Loop!
Res -> D5 -> MCR320 -> MCW60 -> MCW60 -> Res

I currently have an EK-200 Multi Option Res. and I am planning to use this reservoir for both the loops. I plan to use 2 independent outlets for outflow from the Reservoir to both the D5's and then use a Y connector to connect both the loops back to the bottom inlet of the reservoir.

Is this a good idea or should I just get another reservoir for the 2nd loop?

TIA

BPP!

[jarman]

shouldnt cause too much of a problem. Ull wanna have a good way to bleed the system...those pumps will find air anywhere ;)

[mcoffey]

i finally added a second 8800 to my system and now I want to run two independent loops, one for the cpu and the other for the gpu'!

Setup will be something like this!

CPU Loop!
Res -> D5 -> MCR220 -> CPU Block -> Res

GPU Loop!
Res -> D5 -> MCR320 -> MCW60 -> MCW60 -> Res

I currently have an EK-200 Multi Option Res. and I am planning to use this reservoir for both the loops. I plan to use 2 independent outlets for outflow from the Reservoir to both the D5's and then use a Y connector to connect both the loops back to the bottom inlet of the reservoir.

Is this a good idea or should I just get another reservoir for the 2nd loop?

TIA

BPP!

Completely takes the advantage away. Why have two separate loops if you going to run the same fluid thru them?

What you described is the exact same set up I have (except different rads), and I run two res's. I use a 250 for the GPU, and a 150 for the CPU.

I think you'll like totally separate loops much better and get better results.

gl and keep us posted on the build,

andyc

[KaptCrunch]

CPU Loop!
> D5 -> CPU Block -> MCR220 -> Res

GPU Loop!

> D5 -> "Y" (http://www.eldonjames.com/html/ycon.html) > MCW60 (note using same lenght of tubing on the V of the Y)MCW60 -> "Y"-> MCR320 -> Res

2 res/pumps for set up

for single
D5/dual res 5/8 I.D. tubing and 2 x 5/8 I.D. "Y" , then reduce down to your tubing size from res's. and pump output have 6" of 5/8 tubing then Y Reduction Connectors (http://www.eldonjames.com/html/YReduction.html)

[Martinm210]

I wouldn't.

I run two loops right now and even one 8800 heats up the one loop more than my E6600

Mine is:

D5>MCR320>Fuzion(E6600)>Tline

D5>MCR320>MCW60(8800gtx)>Tline

My suggestion is to split them out and keep that hot water on the one side only.

[The_Beast]

I'd do a dual loop, like Martinm210 said 8800 get pretty hot

[big poppa pump]

Thanks for your input guys. I went ahead and ordered another D5 and a couple of swiftech micro reservoirs.
As suggested above I also got a couple of Y connectors and will try out the idea suggested by KaptCrunch.

Should probably get it done this weekend!! :D

[The_Beast]

be sure to post pics :)