Are there any restrictions on placing your reservoir below the locations of your radiator, GPU, and CPU waterblocks?

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Are there any restrictions on placing your reservoir below the locations of your radiator, GPU, and CPU waterblocks?

Are there any restrictions on placing your reservoir below the locations of your radiator, GPU, and CPU waterblocks?

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maddiiii
Junior Member

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01-22-2016, 08:49 PM

#1

I'm working on a serious mod for my case and wondering if it could leave the reservoir level at or slightly above where the lines meet with my GPU in the water loop. I thought the usual rule is to keep the reservoir at the bottom of the loop. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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maddiiii

01-22-2016, 08:49 PM #1

I'm working on a serious mod for my case and wondering if it could leave the reservoir level at or slightly above where the lines meet with my GPU in the water loop. I thought the usual rule is to keep the reservoir at the bottom of the loop. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Spaceface16518
Senior Member

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01-27-2016, 11:40 PM

#2

With a sufficiently strong pump, it can reach any location.

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Spaceface16518

01-27-2016, 11:40 PM #2

With a sufficiently strong pump, it can reach any location.

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MrColby_Cheese
Member

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02-02-2016, 05:12 AM

#3

With a sufficiently strong pump, it can reach any location.

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MrColby_Cheese

02-02-2016, 05:12 AM #3

With a sufficiently strong pump, it can reach any location.

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Spaceface16518
Senior Member

564

02-03-2016, 02:24 AM

#4

Here is what you have.

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Spaceface16518

02-03-2016, 02:24 AM #4

Here is what you have.

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AthenasLight
Posting Freak

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02-09-2016, 06:03 AM

#5

The combined pump/res setup means checking if the loop can be sent to your GPU, which would be a bit lower than your pump/res.

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AthenasLight

02-09-2016, 06:03 AM #5

The combined pump/res setup means checking if the loop can be sent to your GPU, which would be a bit lower than your pump/res.

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DevilDoggy657
Senior Member

530

02-10-2016, 04:16 PM

#6

I've noticed many reservoirs positioned in the optical bays, relying on gravity feed to the pump located on the floor of the pc. There are even kits tailored for optical slots. You need to ensure the pump can manage a 280/360mm rad mount on top of the case after passing through the CPU/GPU before returning to the pump. As long as the reservoir is positioned ahead of the pump, there seems to be no major concern. It's usually not advisable to place the pump above other components because air could enter the lines and return to the pump.

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DevilDoggy657

02-10-2016, 04:16 PM #6

I've noticed many reservoirs positioned in the optical bays, relying on gravity feed to the pump located on the floor of the pc. There are even kits tailored for optical slots. You need to ensure the pump can manage a 280/360mm rad mount on top of the case after passing through the CPU/GPU before returning to the pump. As long as the reservoir is positioned ahead of the pump, there seems to be no major concern. It's usually not advisable to place the pump above other components because air could enter the lines and return to the pump.