Adding GPU to water loop
Adding GPU to water loop
For reference, I'm using one of the DIY kits from Frozen CPU that I plan on modifying, found here:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20926/...0c321s1310
Ok, so I've just gotten into the watercooling biz about a year or two ago and have worked with the DIY kit above (which was amazing!). I've since messed around with it a couple times and have switched from collant to distilled water. Drained the loop a couple of times, but never really MODIFIED it before. It's currently just running to my CPU and nothing else in my rig.
Now, I'm looking at upgrading my GPU and what better time to incorporate that into my loop? I'm also planning on adding a valve/drain to the loop (which I should have done at the start) so I can take it apart next time without getting water everywhere. So I'm essentially making two mods to the setup and I had a couple of questions for the experts that I can't really find solid answers to online.
1) Should I add a 3-way splitter to the line just after the pump, essentially splitting the line into two in order to reach the CPU and GPU at the same temp, then rejoin with another 3-way splitter before the radiator? Will that work, or will the pressure be too low and can my pump handle that? Or maybe I should just forget the idea and have the line run to the CPU, then the GPU, then the rad, then back to the pump/reservoir?
2) Can my pump handle the addition of the GPU to the loop? I'm using a pretty big radiator with good fans keeping it cool, so I hope the rad won't be an issue either.
3) I'm pretty sure I know how to add the drain, but wanted to double check. I'm basically going to add a 3 way splitter at the lowest point of my loop and attach a ball-valve for easy drain, yes?
Sorry for the wall of text. If you need more info, let me know. I can attach a diagram of my theorized loop if needed too. Thanks in advance!
The pump should be capable of moving water through every part of the loop. At the lowest point of the computer, I would position the drain valve. Once the pump is in place, a Y splitter can be added afterward. The radiator should manage the CPU and GPU; however, for improved temperatures, an additional radiator would be advisable. The recommended loop sequence is Reservoir, pump, radiator, GPU, CPU, reservoir.
Lucas_7_94:
1) No, just let the water flow to the CPU after GPU (doesn't matter if reversed), RADIATOR, and repeat the loop.
I would do
PUMP -> GPU -> CPU -> RADIATOR -> RESERVOIR -> PUMP
2) Which radiator do you have?
3) Yes.
Sorry, I wasn't clear enough. The radiator is listed in the link with the DIY kit. I didn't purchase another one.
I thought keeping the water cool with the splitter before reaching the two core components would help transfer heat slightly better.
Oh no, sorry about the mistake, I was wondering which pump you have.
I'm just focusing on purchasing the necessary blocks and placing them in your loop. Outside this thread, which GPU or CPU will you be cooling? (Just a question!)
You're secure. Just acquire the necessary blocks and install them in your loop. Outside the discussion, which GPU or CPU will you be cooling? (Just a question!) I'm currently using an AMD FX8360 that I've been managing well, though adding a watercooling hasn't allowed me to reliably overclock it much. Now I'm planning to add the GTX1080 Seahawk EK X, which includes a built-in waterblock. I'm eager to place the order and just wanted to confirm everything.
lucas_7_94:
Are you planning to play at 1440p or higher resolution?
Not really yet. I don’t have the monitor for it. But I intend to get one soon. Don’t think I’m better off with a different card, haha! I’d rather have one that lasts longer instead of having to upgrade soon.