Liquid Cooling Flow
Liquid Cooling Flow
I can adjust how the coolant flows from the reservoir. You could send the output to one radiator, splitting it into three parts and directing each to a different component before sending them back through a splitter in reverse. Or you could run the flow directly to three separate radiators and then rejoin the lines on their way back. I’m not sure which method is best, but I can try using just one radiator or more. It’s worth noting that splitting the lines affects coolant distribution and performance, though it might be a small detail. I’m new to liquid cooling but learn quickly and have some solid intuition.
Run the output from the reservoir straight to the pump, then proceed in order. Move from the pump to your CPU, followed by your GPU or back to the radiator, and finally back to the reservoir. Keep it as one continuous flow path—don’t split lines in water cooling. The water temperature in your tubing before and after the graphics card stays nearly consistent, around 3 degrees.
All you would do to add another radiator would be to disconnect at any point and reroute the connection to the new one instead of continuing straight, so the output from that additional radiator could then be sent to the next stage in the system.
Splitting lines only reduces the water pressure balance across each section, which might lead to uneven cooling throughout the setup.
The instructions recommend running the output from the reservoir directly to the pump, then following a specific sequence through the CPU, GPU, radiator, and back to the reservoir in one continuous loop. This approach ensures consistent temperature management without line splits. The setup suggests a single continuous flow path, which may require a more powerful pump for optimal performance.
You can achieve it this way, but you'll maintain the same temperatures as
Reservoir to pump*** (this point is crucial and always keep the reservoir above the pump, since running your pump dry can damage it). then proceed to pump from component 1 to 2, to component 3, to radiator 1, to radiator 2, and finally to radiator 3.
Generally, doing what gives you the best appearance of your tubing is recommended.
Most people aim for a cleaner look, so it's a good idea to avoid crossing the tubing over each other.
a common approach is to use a reservoir pump that feeds water to the radiator 1, then to the CPU, followed by the GPU1 through four stages to the radiator 2, and finally back to the reservoir. this setup is likely the most organized, though you have flexibility in designing your own loop.
Usually, each part needs a minimum of 1.12 inches of radiator (GPU, CPU, cooling RAM or other components need almost no extra cooling)
Brantyn Gerik explains the process clearly, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the reservoir above the pump. He outlines the recommended flow path and suggests avoiding crossing tubing for a better appearance. He also discusses the system design where the pump is inside the reservoir and connections are direct. The goal is to optimize the heat transfer by directing flow efficiently through components.