Dual Loop. Questions.

[mike gunnz]

I'm currently configuring a dual loop system comprising 7 blocks cooled by 2 rads and a single shared reservoir. Here's my plan so far:

Loop 1 Pump1 - Rad (Black Ice GT 240) - CPU - NB - Mosfet (left) - Mosfet (top) - Reservoir - Pump 1

Loop 2 Pump 2 - Rad (Therm 360) - SB - GPU 1 - GPU 2 - Reservoir - Pump 2

In my experience a single PA360 can easily cool a dual core and 2 GPU's, so I'm hoping the extra 240 rad in the roof will allow me to also cool the motherboard, with both loops sharing a sinlge reservoir.

I'm using an XSPC Dual DDC Bay Reservoir which looks perfect as it will help cut down on tubing clutter something which has always put me off dual loop configs in the past.

So how feasible are my ideas?

Likely outcomes in terms of temps and flow rates?

I'm slightly concerned that the restrictions of having 4 blocks in loop 1 might be too much for the pump, a Laing 18w Ultra?

 

[shadowscotland]

I've have 5 blocks on my 3w reserator loop
and 7 blocks on the test loop below (with the d-tek and ddc pro)
No active rads in either loop and all low restriction blocks.

Loop laid flat on bed - both pumps visable, D-tek with QC's attached.

The twin full cover blocks will be the biggest flow killer so your right to keep them separate.

And those Koolance chipset blocks look good - is that the CHC-125 verison on the SB very tasty
I also really like there MosFet blocks - the universal top with different plates is inspired

 

[mike gunnz]

And those Koolance chipset blocks look good - is that the CHC-125 verison on the SB very tasty
I also really like there MosFet blocks - the universal top with different plates is inspired

Yep you're spot on. CHC-125 on the SB, CHC-122 on the NB and universal MVR-40s on the mosfets, one has a 58mm plate and the other a 67mm.

The blocks were hideously expensive but Koolance were the only firm offering all the blocks I needed for my mobo.

 

[shadowscotland]

Tell me about it - the quick connector you see in my image are Koolance VL4's.
Had them shipped for the US back in March a few weeks after release.
Should have got the VL3 really but I'm a sucker for low restriction preformance watercooling

And I can't afford the matching blocks aestheic - patchwork custom for the win
My barbs don't even match

 

[mike gunnz]

Tell me about it - the quick connector you see in my image are Koolance VL4's.
Had them shipped for the US back in March a few weeks after release.
Should have got the VL3 really but I'm a sucker for low restriction preformance watercooling

And I can't afford the matching blocks aestheic - patchwork custom for the win
My barbs don't even match

Gotta match your kit up bro! You might as well be wearing one adidas and one nike trainer.

I also shipped mine in from the US last week. Ordered on Friday arrived on Monday, unbeatable service, but unfortunately i had to pay an extra £30 in duties when they were delivered.

Pesky VAT man!

 

[shadowscotland]

If I could I would - but no single company makes the best high flow stuff.
And no watercooling manufacture make a copper passive Rad.
And anyway, I spy a D-tek block

 

[mike gunnz]

True. And XSPC gpu blocks. (shame faced)

 

[DeadMan]

I like the look of that XSPC rad, if only they made an aluminium faced version.