Custom Loop Order

snips86x

snips86x

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Planning my first custom loop and I’m wondering on the loop order:

1 – Pump/Res > GPU > 240 Rad top > CPU > 240 Rad front > Pump/Res
2 – Pump/Res > GPU > CPU > 240 Rad top > 24 Rad front > Pump/Res

I may add a 2nd GPU later on and wondering if the 1st option would be better in the long run.
 
I'd advise the second one,
with the first one you'll have the tubing coming up across your mobo and everything, then another coming down back to the CPU. If you are using hardline tubing you can do this neatly.
If not I'd suggest the second, as you'll have 1 tubing line going up and one across to the front
 
Go for the order that can be plumbed up the easiest, order of components makes no difference, the only requirement is that the reservoir or fill port has to be before the pump to prime it.
 
snips86x said:
Planning my first custom loop and I’m wondering on the loop order:

1 – Pump/Res > GPU > 240 Rad top > CPU > 240 Rad front > Pump/Res
2 – Pump/Res > GPU > CPU > 240 Rad top > 24 Rad front > Pump/Res

I may add a 2nd GPU later on and wondering if the 1st option would be better in the long run.
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1 would be best in theory but you should not hang yourself over it if it's too difficult to plumb it
 
For some reason I was under the assumption the temps would be lower with #1 but #2 would be by far the tidiest and avoid the tubing stretching across the inside of the case.

Sorry GiraffePencils, I know you said #2 on my project thread, but I seemed to have gotten it in my head that the temps would be higher this way - good to know as I've got bits arriving soon :D
 
I don't mind :p
It's your PC, if you have the time by all means I advise you to set them both up and have a see yourself.
I think 2, as it looks better in my mind, if the temps were 20 degrees diff i'd still choose the better looking loop :p

But they won't be, we're talking a couple degrees tops, loops aren't really separate components. They're a unit when plumed up, the temperature finds an average.
 
Temperature differences would be within the margin of error. Go for whatever gives the best plumbing.
 
ubersonic said:
Go for the order that can be plumbed up the easiest, order of components makes no difference, the only requirement is that the reservoir or fill port has to be before the pump to prime it.
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As said already temps equalize and differences maybe 1 degree - Go for whatever you prefer aesthetically or whatever is easiest to plumb.
 
Go for 2 as it looks nicer.

1st Option will not do you any better as the flow rate within you loop will result in virtually uniform temperature over every component within the loop. (Normally 0.8 ~ 1.5gpm).
 
Kaapstad said:
As above plumb it together so it looks nice as the order makes very little difference to the cooling.
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This is all you need to know about loop order, other than sticking the res before the pump for ease of filling the loop. Just do it so the tubing takes the most direct loop.
 
Im working on my wc now ..and ...gong to wc just CPU + MB for now.
Using 2 rads as well and was thinking about doing it this way:
res->dual pump->cpu->240 rad #1->mb mosfet->240 rad #2->

In reality this should be the best setup I believe right ?
 
Can someone advise, what tubing can you use with 1/4 fittings? My assumption was the tubing would state this as a dimension, but it does - slightly stuck!
 
1/4" is the screw fitting into the component its a standard size. The one you need to look at is the OD/ID(inner diameter and outer diameter).

For example these 16/11mm 1/4" fittings;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1529&subid=2584

Will fit any 16/11mm tube;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1530&subid=1775

If you're going for barbs rather than compressions you only have to worry about the ID.

I haven't used barbs but iirc you're supposed to select barbs that are slightly bigger than the tube to make a tight fit.
 
Mynight said:
1/4" is the screw fitting into the component its a standard size. The one you need to look at is the OD/ID(inner diameter and outer diameter).

For example these 16/11mm 1/4" fittings;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1529&subid=2584

Will fit any 16/11mm tube;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1530&subid=1775

If you're going for barbs rather than compressions you only have to worry about the ID.

I haven't used barbs but iirc you're supposed to select barbs that are slightly bigger than the tube to make a tight fit.
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Thanks!

A very kind forum member has given me 6 EK 1/4" Chrome Compression fittings at 3/8 which I've snapped up :) Just need to STOP shopping for parts this month as I'll end up broke :mad::rolleyes:
 
Guidance on fittings

Without hijacking another thread, I thought I'd ask in my own.

Starting my first custom loop and I've had conflicting comments over the different types of fittings and their reliability.

XPSC - Cheap and cheerful, but will they last?
EK - Since I've been given some, I'm going to use these but need to keep the colour scheme - was looking at other chrome fittings
Bitspower - Renounced for quality but not cheap

What would you choose & why?
 
snips86x said:
Guidance on fittings

Without hijacking another thread, I thought I'd ask in my own.

Starting my first custom loop and I've had conflicting comments over the different types of fittings and their reliability.

XPSC - Cheap and cheerful, but will they last?
EK - Since I've been given some, I'm going to use these but need to keep the colour scheme - was looking at other chrome fittings
Bitspower - Renounced for quality but not cheap

What would you choose & why?
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Koolance pretty and solid! Otherwise I had EK previously and they were good.

Do you need more of those fittings? I think I've got a couple laying around.
 
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