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GameGuru
11-07-2008, 11:25 AM
So I'm trying to decide how to setup my loops and could use some suggestions. For starters my build will consist of two loops. The first loop will consist of a EK Supreme and PA120.2
The second loop will consist of the following and here is where I'm asking for orientation.
--Parts--
PA120.3
DDC 3.2/XSPC top
EK RES250
HD 4870X2 FC
NB
SB
Mosfets
Thanks!
dexaroni
11-07-2008, 06:08 PM
I usually try to keep the pump after the radiator since the rad puts the most restriction in and the pump before the CPU since they often rely on impingement. Here is how I would set it up.
Radiator -> Reservoir -> Pump -> Mosfets -> CPU -> NB -> SB
AndrewZorn
11-07-2008, 06:13 PM
If it even comes close to mattering, radiators are very un-restrictive, and there's really no reason to put mosfets first, is there?
SNiiPE_DoGG
11-07-2008, 06:20 PM
the rad has no restriction (relatively) especially wit a PA 120.3
do it like this: res - pump - rad - all other compnents- res
when I say all other components I say that because you just want the shortest loop at that point so figure how to route it for your situation.
GameGuru
11-07-2008, 06:26 PM
Thanks SniiPE, So for my 1st loop would you recommend the same thing? I've never ran more than one loop before?
SNiiPE_DoGG
11-07-2008, 06:29 PM
yes, do res - pump - rad - cpu - res :)
GameGuru
11-07-2008, 06:37 PM
yes, do res - pump - rad - cpu - res :)
Awesome!!! Thanks again! :up:
Polizei
11-07-2008, 06:42 PM
Rad doesn't have to come before the blocks necessarily. It's a closed loop, so the temps will even out throughout the entire loop after some point.
Reservoir is always before the pump, but other than that, route it so you use the least amount of tubing possible.
SNiiPE_DoGG
11-07-2008, 06:44 PM
Awesome!!! Thanks again! :up:
your welcome :D :up::up:
.Logic
11-07-2008, 08:47 PM
Rad doesn't have to come before the blocks necessarily. It's a closed loop, so the temps will even out throughout the entire loop after some point.
Reservoir is always before the pump, but other than that, route it so you use the least amount of tubing possible.
QFT
:up:
halo112358
11-08-2008, 01:13 PM
the rad has no restriction (relatively) especially wit a PA 120.3
do it like this: res - pump - rad - all other compnents- res
when I say all other components I say that because you just want the shortest loop at that point so figure how to route it for your situation.
+1, always the rad after the pump to handle the pump's heat dump :D