2 Rads loop order

conoflex · 22 Jan 2016 at 16:43

What do you reckon would the best way to run this loop please?
Sorry about crap drawing.

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NoNameNoNumber · 22 Jan 2016 at 17:06

So long as the res is before and above the pump it really doesn't matter. Plumb it up with nice sweeping bends and as few fittings as possible.
Don't over think the order

This never ends well · 22 Jan 2016 at 17:09

What case is it and can you not put the res above the pump next to the 240 rad, then you could go res/pump/cpu/top rad/240 and back to res.

Disco_P · 22 Jan 2016 at 17:56

I assume the GPU isn't in the loop?

P4Clock · 22 Jan 2016 at 18:21

other than going res to pump, the rest on the loop order as be shown to make no difference. there is about a 2c difference on the coolant over a full loop with a gpu in it.

just go with what ever order looks good on the eye if you have a windowed case.

BluD · 22 Jan 2016 at 18:33

seems like a load of rad space for just a cpu, i assume your future proofing so you can add a GPU in the future?

conoflex · 22 Jan 2016 at 19:21

Disco_P said:
I assume the GPU isn't in the loop?

BluD said:
seems like a load of rad space for just a cpu, i assume your future proofing so you can add a GPU in the future?

GPU does come in the future. You can see the set up without the second rad in here.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18713940

conoflex · 23 Jan 2016 at 13:39

Going with this I think

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Uncle Petey · 23 Jan 2016 at 13:51

I'd go pump>240>cpu>360>res just to clean up the back and forth on the tubing.
Just use a 90° fitting on the 240.

conoflex · 23 Jan 2016 at 14:55

That sounds good cheers Uncle Petey, I'll give that a go

krisboats · 23 Jan 2016 at 15:45

I wouldnt bother fitting one of the rad for just cpu to be honest. If you add a gpu you'll have to drain the system and cut/size tubing anyway. If you're pulling it apart later i'd add all new piping anyway as its so cheap. It'll look bad using possibly stained piping with brand new stuff.

For reference i'm running a 240mm and a 120mm to do cpu AND gpu. My i5 is at 4.6ghz and my 7970 got a big overclock. Even under stress testing cpu is always below 58 degrees and gpu under 45.

conoflex · 23 Jan 2016 at 15:59

So no point in adding a second rad yet then ? if you at my other thread someone to put a second one in...... :confused:

krisboats · 23 Jan 2016 at 16:15

360mm of rad space is more than enough for cpu alone. If your gpu is still air cooled i'd say the system overall would benefit more from lower speed airflow fans bringing air into the case at the front for the gpu to get cold air rather than warmer radiator air being blown at it.

Until that gpu is water cooled it'll be wanting fresh cold air. I'd go for airflow over a second rad anyday.

It'll also mean you can put the res at the front of the case for a much neater loop of pump>cpu>rad>res

conoflex · 23 Jan 2016 at 16:23

Cheers for that.

krisboats · 23 Jan 2016 at 16:34

Just looked at your other thread, seeing as you're already up and running i wouldnt change it all just to add another rad. New/better fans will be a much better way of improving it. For the price of a new rad/tubing/coolant you could get 3 gentle typhoons to go in your 360mm rad for amazing rad airflow at barely any noise. Easier, bound to be more effective and no need to mess with a loop thats already working fine.

At the end of the day you can add as many radiators as you want, but if you're already overkill on rad space then adding more shows very diminishing returns in terms of dropping temperatures. Better fans will run cooler and quiter though so would be a much better investment.

conoflex · 23 Jan 2016 at 17:10

Yes had a re-think and must agree with you, changing fans on Monday/Tuesday
might try and move res to other side if I can find room( Phanteks hdd drive bays are all in piece so might have cut them in have to do this)