Can a single D5 handle this?

I've never run 2 pumps in a loop before, so quick question if anyone could answer:

Can I have 1 pump running top speed and the other running low speed or even passive (off)?

In short, yes. Just ensure they're running in serial and not parallel configuration. Most modern pump tops have very little restriction so the pump that's off won't impact the flow too much. Martin's Liquid Lab testing showed a 2% loss in pumping power for the single pump that remained on, compared to 83% when running in a parallel.

would you not be better running two loops? one for CPU and one for GPU? you could use different colours.

I used to run dual loops for a while and it's good if you want 2 different colours (I did) or you want the option of draining and/or upgrading them independently. However, for efficiency you're probably better off with a large single loop. If one loop is running at 80% and the other at 40% then you're not getting the most out of all the cooling components. Also means you have to factor in how you'll balance the loads. With two pumps in serial you almost double the head pressure which means you don't have to worry about restriction as much and have the added benefit of redundancy.
 
In short, yes. Just ensure they're running in serial and not parallel configuration. Most modern pump tops have very little restriction so the pump that's off won't impact the flow too much. Martin's Liquid Lab testing showed a 2% loss in pumping power for the single pump that remained on, compared to 83% when running in a parallel.

Perfect, I'll go for that. So to make sure I'm series just stick to inlet/outlet like the second pump was another component?
 
@Bugbait thanks for the advice, it's all working perfectly. I really needed a pump running 100% as I can tell by the temperatures that it's making a big difference - 29C full load on the GPU and barely a whisper, insane. :p

@Reality|Bites The current system will become my secondary system once new CPU/GPU hardware gets released this year. By keeping the pump and internal radiator in the case, it means all I need to do is disconnect the 2 hoses at the back and link them out and I can move the whole system upstairs without losing more than 10ml of fluid. I will then have the 480 radiator with a pump/res combo in the garage, all ready to hook the new build up to it.

p.s. I'm going to wait until summer to see if I actually need the additional radiators as the temperatures right now are perfect.
 
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