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sorry but I can't make up my mind.

the question: 1xRX360 or 2xRS360 ??

u see.. I am currently running cpu and gfx on the same loop.. with a double and a single in series.. but summer in greece can get really hot as you can imagine.

at the moment at load... gfx temps go to 60.. but.. unfortunatelly it also brings my cpu temp up to 60... and within 30minutes... I crash to desktop.
I don't wanna sacrifice my oc just because it is summer... so I decided to add some extra rads.

Now my budget is 100pounds.. so my thoughts were these:
1.i keep the double+single to cpu, from there into the RX .. then to gfx and back to res.
or.
2. pump--RS--cpu--RS--gfx--res

or.....i place the rx after the gfx.. to cool the water before it goes to the res.. and then from the res.. recool it with the double+single before it hits the cpu...

Am I getting confusing?
 
yeah I know.. but I destroyed my second pump by accident... so I dont have the option really.

I have been busting my head over the last week... and my budget being tight.. these are really my only options.

1xRX or 2xRS

I just cant make up my mind.
something tells me that quality over quantity is better...
but again.. with the 2 RS it gives me the option of more possible uses in the future.
i.e. second rig.. 3rd loop etc..
again with 100pound I can just stretch to get an RX480
but will it do the trick?
that is.. drop my load temps atleast 10 degrees?
it's the gfx that is killing me
 
the double is a crossover from xspc which they dont make anymore. thickness wise, it sits between the RX and the RS.
the single is a black ice.

for the fans I am decided on the xigmatek.. 1500rpm 60cfm I think.. but I use a rheobus so normally I set them to around 800-1000rpm.
I am more concerned with the noise than the extreme performance.

mm.. 480... mm...
 
hey.. tnx for joining my thread :)

pump is that laing monster s ono flow probs here..
mounting would be external.. since I am using a cube for case..

I'll custom make a skeleton shroud that will be mounted to the side of my cooling unit.

it's all about how to setup my loop.

pump--triple-cpu--double--gfx--triple--res-pump

or.. pump-quad-cpu-double-gfx-res

really cant make up my mind..

here are some pics..







 
no no .. you are absolutely right.

from pump directly to the cpu block.. i.e the more restrictive
but i prefer to pass it from rad first.. afterall the block is far more restrictive than the rad.. consequently being the chocking point.

besides.. I was reading some automotive articles on drugster engine setups.. lol
and it is preffered the water pump to be adjacent to the radiator.
as a matter of a fact you can buy rads with attached waterpumps for drugsters...
a bit extreme I know but the theory behind is the same.. i.e. max flow and cooling.

nice thoughts on carrying power from the lian li..
but I am going to run crossfire soon.. (mobo is a dfi jr p45) with a corsair750w
so I would like to keep the psu strictly for the pc, and run pump/s lights fans from a second one.

and it is possible to fit a double slim rad in it.. but not mine.. cause it's crossover so it makes it longer.

have a look at http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/ it has been done allready.

but we are off topic

I CAN'T MAKE UP MY MIND
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2xtriple RS
1x triple RX + a blue temp lcd + rakors
1x quad RX
:S ?????????????? :S
 
no no.. I got you alright.. it is a good idea for a more efficient box.. but no.. i prefer an independent cooling unit.. with a separate on/off ans psu.

as about fitting the single rad in the lian li.. y not fit a double since it fits..
trust me I have thought of most possible scenarios.

at the end of the day.. I much prefer to make a new stand.. with 2 triple on view..
wooden sassy with plexy envelope and discreet lighting..

to be more precise.. I was considering to make the lian li an AMD HTPC...
and transfer what's inside onto an antec skeleton... with the custom stand I mentioned before.

unfortunately I am good making things.. but not drawing them.
I need a skeleton theme stand.. something that will blend and bond with it..
and I was considering a Mclaren paint theme.
that pearlish silver with bright orange and black.
which is the most difficult paint out there...

anyways.. will see... time and money will show..
right now I am working on an akasa server box.. and a coolermaster stacker(version1) case.
hopefully in a month or two they will be complete
 
double loop mean 2 pumps..
unfortunately i destroyed my 2nd one..

now in relation to rad.. thermochill released its 120.4 for 75pounds.. with normal fan spacing but still on g3/8 threads.

the only problem is the weight (3kgs) which is another 25pounds postage.

the Rx480 costs only 10pounds to post.. but 85 to buy.
which makes me wonder.. is the RX so light? how can that be?

and by an interview with the XSPC owner which now is co-owner of thermochill stated that PA's matt paint performs better than the gloss which is thicker and the one being used by XSPC

so putting all these factors in.. i bet the PA is a crown performer ...
3kgs of copper and I think 1.5 litres of water.. :D
 
no no.. i got you ok the first time... and no I am not contradicting myself...

let me explain...
1.My double rad doesn't fit cause it is a crossover.. i.e. in from one side.. out from the other side.top/bottom if you like.. which makes it longer than the normal double ones.

2.fitting the single inside.. at the side where there are no video cards.. makes it kinda impossible.. cause:
a.you can't put it vertical.. (threads on top side) cause it hits on the 5.25 slots cage
unless if i cut it.. but I am currently using it for hard drives.
b.putting sideways... its gonna force me to put it on a push configuration.. which it wont work at all with the current fan. this rad has very dense fins.

3. as about feser... I find them to be a bit overpriced...

I emailed the shop I am planning on buying.. regarding the postage difference between the 2 quads.. and depending their answear I will act accordingly.

I think I am leaning towards a quad.. and yes it will go externally for now.
and having it on a nice stand sitting ontop of my desk, with some led fans... sounds quite nice to be honest...
..never thought about it before... good one mate!!!


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this morning I managed to make a nice "X-mass basket" lets say..

which includes..:

1x Magicool extreme III
1x temp LCD
2x 3/8 rakors
1x UV dye
1x water anticorrosion
3x 1200rpm 14db fans

all for 95pounds.. :D
its either that..

or the quad.. and just the quad!!! :|

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tomorrow I will place the order.. I just hope I make the right one...

ps - feel free to tell me what you think.
 
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