Reservoir choice

murah · 28 Feb 2015 at 20:19

I need to get a Reservoir for my loop, do I go for pump mounted EG: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-311-EK&groupid=962&catid=2133&subcat=2136

or stand alone (Can't use bay's they are full) , I'm guessing it's more personally preference but want to use as little fittings as possible so I assume pump mounted would be better in this instance?

Thanks

and how much fluid should I order for a CPU only loop with 240mm rad ? would 1Ltr cover it or should I double up

Disco_P · 28 Feb 2015 at 22:52

Pump mounted is super convenient. I have just stuck mine to the bottom of the case, 1 tube in and one tube out. I use a spare port for my temp probe.

(not the best picture but you get the idea)

murah · 1 Mar 2015 at 00:08

Loving that white ram! thanks for the pic, looks good to me, how much fluid did you use for the loop?

deFiniLoGy · 1 Mar 2015 at 00:17

murah said:
Loving that white ram! thanks for the pic, looks good to me, how much fluid did you use for the loop?

Judging from his rad and block count I would say is around 1L.

Disco_P · 1 Mar 2015 at 00:19

About a litre. That is with CPU, GPU, thin 240mm rad, thin 360mm rad and around 1.2m of tubing.

I did lose a load when I swapped out some fittings and didn't bother draining the loop as I am lazy when it comes to WCing. I'm also getting a smaller tube so I can mount the whole unit on my rad and take advantage of a loads of empty space I have at the front.