Hi all,
I'm new to watercooling but I already read a lot. My plan is to build a decent and quiet watercooling setup for my 3 year old pc.
This is what I had in mind:
- GPU WATERBLOCKS: 2x aquagrafx gtx 480 (linked with twinconnector)
- CPU WATERBLOCK: Koolance CPU-380 waterblock to cool a I7 950
- PUMP: 2x swiftech MCP655 PWM DRIVE
- RESERVOIR: Koolance dual pump/ dual bay RP-452X2 Rev.2.0
- RADIATOR: MO-RA3 420 PRO
- FANS on rad: 9x Antec TrueQuiet 140 on lowest setting by build in switch (500rpm)
- TUBES: primochill primoflex advanced lrt 3/8 id - 5/8 od - crystal-clear
- LIQUID: distilled water + Primochill Liquid Utopia Clear
- Quick disconnects: 2x Koolance QD3 set at pc exit for easy replacement of rad or pc if necessary.
- FITTINGS: 10MM (3/8) EK High Flow Fitting - G1/4
- CLAMPS: Koolance Hose Clamp (3/8 ID - 5/8 OD) Silver
- FILTER: Aqua-Computer Filter G1/4 Stainless Steel Mesh (to protect my waterblocks and pump for debris)
So... I hope I mentioned everything.
I went for 2 pumps for redundancy. Both of them will be controlled by the mobo's (RIIE) pwm signal coming from the CPU header. One of them will return a rpm signal to the cpu fan header, the other one to a spare fan header. This way I can always check if both are still working.
Since the pumps are changing the water flow speed depending on the load, I think a fixed RPM can be used for the fans on the radiator (please correct me if I'm wrong). This way the system keeps quiet.
I want to measure the flowrate. Please advice what I can use best.
My rampage II extreme mobo came with a optional fan to make some extra air flow inside the case. I think it's a good idea to install this one as well.
The Koolance CPU-380 waterblock can also be used for more recent sockets (like 2011) so I can still use it when I upgrade to a new CPU.
The loop would be configured like this: rad -> res1+pump1 -> gpu1 -> gpu2 -> cpu -> res2+pump2 -> rad
I'm not sure if this is the best configuration... I know this reservoir can can be linked as well. Would this be a better config?
Please share your thoughts, doubts, improvements...
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