Loop

extrememachine · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:09

Have finalised my watercooling parts, just need an idea how the loop is supposed to go.

1 cpu block
3 gpu blocks
1 pump
1 radiator
1 reservoir

Bart_Hunt · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:12

You can't be serious with the 1 radiator, right?
Unless it is a MORA.
General rule is 1 x 240 rad per high end component.
You can get away with less sometimes, but it depends on the rig you have and other stuff, like room temperature etc.

If the case limits your options, it is time to change it.

extrememachine · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:20

Had a feeling I may have needed a +1 fan rad, is it really imperative or can i do without?
My current rad is a 3fan
cosmos 2 ultra case)

Bart_Hunt · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:23

Can you list all your components?

Which cpu and which cards do you have?
How much space do you have on your desk?

Can you measure how much space is there between the removable top of the case and the plate on which you can attach fans?
From what I can see on the picture there might (very very doubt but maybe) be space for a thin 360 rad there. Maybe with some modding.
You could put a 140mm rad outside of the case and route the tube inside, you have openings for that.
And 240mm rad in front of the case.
I think that would do, but everything would be very tight on space.

extrememachine · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:24

4960x 3 titan black SC both with w.blocks

Bart_Hunt · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:32

Are you trolling me?

That is 240 of rad per component.
No, you won't be ok with less.
I would change your case immediately to something like Corsair 900D.
Or one of CaseLabs cases (S8 would be cheapest).

Uncle Petey · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:33

Or just bung it in a relatively compact case and simply run a 1080 rad externally.

extrememachine · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:33

I will fit a +1 fan rad in there so effectively 4 fans, I doubt that many would cause an issue.

Uncle Petey · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:34

What's a +1 rad?

Bart_Hunt · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:35

Well, that is a very effective way of boiling water.
It won't be suitable to drink, but always something.

scotsdragon · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:38

For that set up id recommend a min of 2x 480 rads

Bart_Hunt · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:44

That is what I said.
And Cosmos II don't have that much space.
So you have 2 options.
Either:
Buy a bigger case, like Corsair 900D
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-120-CS&groupid=2362&catid=1489(or CaseLabs S8, you can see pictures in my log)
Or:
Get 1 huge rad and put it outside the case, like this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-054-WC&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1841

Uncle Petey · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:51

Maybe not the core version of the Mo-Ra though

Bart_Hunt · 19 Aug 2014 at 18:55

Well, true

extrememachine · 19 Aug 2014 at 19:10

Had an external rad in the past, definetely not going down that route again.
I will see how it goes anyway.thnx for your advice..

Bart_Hunt · 19 Aug 2014 at 19:12

Just do not try doing it with single rad and this case.
You will only get some of your gear damaged.
Get a bigger case with more water cooling options, seriously.

Uncle Petey · 19 Aug 2014 at 19:19

Hang on, am I right in thinking that you're trying to cool all of that lot with a 360 and maybe an additional 120 rad?

NoNameNoNumber · 19 Aug 2014 at 19:31

Worst 'Lets build a £5k PC for £3k' thread ever... If you're gonna blow £3k on 4 components at least have the decency to keep the rest of the build on the same level

Bart_Hunt · 19 Aug 2014 at 19:44

Uncle Petey said:
Hang on, am I right in thinking that you're trying to cool all of that lot with a 360 and maybe an additional 120 rad?

Yup.
He has a Cosmos II case.
I told him it is not a water cooling case and he needs a proper one, but you see...

Uncle Petey · 19 Aug 2014 at 19:46

Yeah, I only just really twigged because it seemed so unlikely.

Oh well, the hard way it is...