New Loop Setup

[X584EVA]

Along with upgrading my PC, I'm also looking to improve the existing cooling. I already have a water loop including 2 Rads. I also have a T Balancer to control the fans etc.

I'm looking at getting an Aquaero 6 though, and with it thought about getting new pump(s). In particular the AquaStream XT. My current pump still works but it is 8 years old, plus it would be nice to have full integration with the Aquaero and AquaSuite, using the Aquabus!

Anyway I'm considering running 2 pumps this time for 2 loops but fed with only 1 reservoir. I know this is not a real 2 loop setup, but my reasoning is:-

The Aquastream XT is a great pump, but it's not the most powerful. I figure that with 2 of them I can overcome this, and get some nice fine control over each "loop".

I know that the 2 water temperatures will mix in the reservoir, so I wont be getting a true 2 loop advantage there, but are there any other downsides I haven't thought of?

My plan is to go -

Loop 1 = Res > Pump1 > FlowMeter1 > CPU > NorthBridge > Rad1 > Res

Loop 2 = Res > Pump2 > FlowMeter2 > GPU > Rad2 > Res

Aquaero 6 controls it all. Thoughts?

 

[Harpss1ngh]

If you want two separate loops, you need a pump and res for each. This res "EK-BAY Spin RES DUAL Loop" would be ideal for that.

 

[X584EVA]

You can do a dual pump, single res setup, it just isn't a true dual loop config. You have to make sure that each loop has individual in and outs to the res though, you can't just use a Y splitter.

The water temperatures mix so you don't get the full dual loop advantage, but you do get individual control of each pump speed and flow, as well as associated fan speeds.

Anyway I scrapped the idea cos it was just spending too much money on this old system which I am currently upgrading. Instead I'm just getting a new DDC and putting my custom top on it. I estimate I will get 1.2+ GPM with it which is more than enough.

My next new full build I will be looking to do a true dual loop system.