Adding to my cooling loop.
Adding to my cooling loop.
My EK L360 has consistently managed temperatures for my 1080ti and 6700k, but in Battlefield V they're rising from the usual high 50s into the 70s on the CPU. I'm considering adding more fans than the standard three fan rad setup. I thought buying another matching EK L360 would be enough, but I wanted to ask if that's a sensible approach. Would this create an excessive loop? Should I run separate loops for the CPU and GPU? Is it typical to use all identical cooling parts, or is it acceptable to mix different models (like two separate loops)? Are there benefits to crafting a custom loop now that I've used one kit and feel more comfortable? Thanks!
You can operate any parts you prefer, ensuring they all use G1/4 fittings and are made from copper or brass—just avoid aluminum.
Temperatures used to be satisfactory, but they’re now rising; is there any dust accumulation in your radiator?
If not, adding another radiator should suffice; there’s no compelling need to redesign the loop or create a new one extensively.
The DDC pump in that set performs adequately for another radiator, given its low restriction characteristics.
I agree! It doesn't seem like a dust problem since temperatures are stable in other games; it's more about how Battlefield V handles it at the limits of what the 1080ti can manage (like 2k at 144hz, etc.). With the GPU and CPU working together in the same loop with one rad, I think adding another rad could help with cooling. Perhaps just including an additional rad would be the solution.