Radiator outside of PC?
Radiator outside of PC?
Alright, so this is going to be a weird build. I am thinking about building in the Phanteks Evolv SHIFT Mini ITX, but I want to be able to overclock my PC a lot plus my room is quite small so its gets really, really hot after a few minutes of rendering or gaming.
So, why not kill 2 birds with one stone? How about I buy a beefy radiator and put it on my window to exhaust the air out, that way my rooms stays the same temp, plus I get very good cooling on my CPU and GPU.
Here's my part's list:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NZqzZR
For this case, which radiator is good enough?
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...C8W4Z05768
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...C8W4Z05830
I personally like the first one more, since it is 60mm thick and I won't need much airflow.
Now the problems. Will the pump be a problem? If I have the PC around 2-3 feet away from Radiator, will the pump work right? Which pump is good for this situation?
P.S. If I do do this, I will most likely delid my CPU.
Now the issues to consider. Will the pump cause any problems? If the PC is about 2-3 feet away from the radiator, will the pump function properly? Which pump would be suitable for this setup?
P.S. If I proceed with this arrangement, I’m concerned it might damage my CPU.
It won’t make much difference for room heating unless you also have a waterblock on the GPU during gaming, at least.
You can reduce the extra length in the tubing significantly by using a larger diameter. The bigger and thicker the tubing is, the less back pressure it puts on the pump. You might find in-line adapters useful for this purpose.
Just as crucial (perhaps even more important) is the difference in elevation between the pump and the radiator. If the pump is higher or lower than a standard tower by more than a small amount, that could become a problem.
A major benefit of using thicker tubing and longer runs is it raises the volume of water, which slows down reaching the temperature threshold. This should help reduce the size of the radiator needed...to some extent. I assume you only use the system for processing or gaming until it gets saturated? If that’s the case, you could likely stick with the same radiator you already have, or the one recommended for your processor and clock speed.
The height question is intriguing and the solution relies on whether the system is sealed or includes a vented reservoir. If sealed, the height becomes irrelevant since a siphon effect would occur. The weight of water ascending is balanced by the force pulling it downward. A vented reservoir must be positioned at the top to avoid disrupting the siphon.
william p :
.... If there is a vented reservoir it will have to be at the top....
I guess I assumed that would be true because I believed CCL's do use vented reservoirs. Do they come in both options?
Also, I think air in the loop might influence it, particularly if it builds up in a higher radiator (which seems likely).
My AIO has air in the system...it gurgles whenever it reaches the pump as when I tap the hoses, and often during startup.
william p :
the height question is intriguing and the solution relies on whether the system is sealed or has a vented reservoir. If sealed, height becomes irrelevant since a siphon effect would occur. The weight of water rising will be balanced by the force pulling it back down. A vented reservoir must be positioned at the top to avoid disrupting the siphon. The radiator should be at the same level as the PC or very close to it.