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if i watercool a cpu and 2 gpus, is it better to have 2 loops? if so, for two loops do i need 2 of everything (ie: 2 pumps, 2 rads etc)?
watercooling loop question
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Pretty much, I'd suggest two loops just to isolate your CPU (giving it the best cooling possible) and yea 2 Rads, 2 Pumps, 2 Res (if u don't go for a pump res combo) and all ** blocks as well as a bunch of tubing and and whole bunch of wormdrive clips.
Have you has a look around to see what you want/need?
Have you has a look around to see what you want/need?
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It can be done with a single loop but will not achieve fantastic temperatures. With a powerful pump, low-restriction blocks and a Thermochill 120.3 with 12v fans you will get OK temps but it won't be as quiet as you might like.
Two loops allows higher-flow because of lower restriction, allows two rads which allows greater surface area which improves cooling.
Two loops allows higher-flow because of lower restriction, allows two rads which allows greater surface area which improves cooling.
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having 2 loops seems to be rather expensive, not sure my wallet is stretchy enough...
get decent air cooling then.
or just do 1 loop where you cool the cpu and chipset. and air cool the graphics with a decent aftermarket cooler each.
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at the moment, q9450 and a geforce 6800, but i will be getting 2 gtx280s
I heard the TDP of the GTX280 is supposed to be something crazy like 250W at full tilt so if you want 2, leaving aside the fact that unless you have a monster monitor (24" plus in which case how are you surviving with something 3 years old) you're wasting your time then yes, you're going to need a high performance loop just for them.