The ideal pump/rad for mineral oil PC is one that suits the specific requirements of the system.
The ideal pump/rad for mineral oil PC is one that suits the specific requirements of the system.
Buzz247s MO-RA3 recommendation was a great idea since its tubing design features round channels and a low flow restriction for such a big radiator. It's also the preferred choice at Puget Systems—it's a substantial unit, so it might not have matched your expectations, but it would have certainly performed well.
Yeah, honestly I understand a big mo-ra would be nice and if I win the lottery I’d buy a couple, but what I needed was something useful for my system. No offense to those who replied, especially Buzz for his help, but overall these suggestions were pretty vague. (He clearly says one quad wouldn’t work) This message is just meant to assist anyone else who wants to use these four key points as a starting point for finding relevant cooling solutions for their own setup.
Oldboy05:
no one was offended by the replies, especially the buzz around his assistance. Defending Buzz wasn't my goal; he can handle defending himself. If he needed help, I wouldn't block him. I use the MO-RA3 for water cooling my graphics card—it's the top water cooling option I've ever bought, and I'm glad I got the Monster Radiator 3!
Water flow restrictions are nearly nonexistent with water; oil would work too. Watercool has clearly promoted a great product.
4Ryan6 understands I’m comfortable defending myself, lol
But honestly, no defense needed since no offense was taken. Like many situations, it comes down to "what works" versus "what’s best." I’ve cooled oil both submerged and not, just sharing what I’ve learned. I’m confident a triple rad will be effective. My suggestions were based on optimal conditions. I usually avoid giving advice that implies success is guaranteed, often because of limited data and unique factors. Now that I knew the budget and goals... lol
One thing to note – any fan speed or stress testing should be tracked over time and carefully. Submerged setups change slowly; it’ll take patience to see results from adjustments. Just a lesson I’ve picked up through experience.
Here’s the rewritten version at the same length and structure:
Thanks once more for the details, I’ve looked into the pumps, but as you probably know, your reply about the rads didn’t match what I expected. A big surprise!!!, jeez that thing would easily outpace the system I’ve designed, - "otherwise 2 quads in a push/pull setup". - 16 Fans!!!"
I’ve always wanted the 'Phobya xtreme quad 480' and planned to use four low-speed fans, remember? My goal is just to keep the oil temperature manageable, not to overclock any components. But since you’ve already done all this before, I’m going to have to seriously reassess my plans before spending any money—or at least give it a try.
Could I ask one more thing? You said the amount of liquid to cool doesn’t affect the rad size, and someone else agreed with me. So, if a model using a MO-ra3 with 9 fans can cool 20 gallons, will a MO-ra3 with 9 fans still be needed for 5 gallons, assuming everything else stays the same?
It’s just that it feels a bit odd if you understand what I mean, but since I’m not very good at physics and rely on others here, I’ll have to follow their advice.
The point is, I built this system small—25cm in size—to avoid needing a huge tank. It won’t be a disaster if it takes a bit longer than expected, but being able to keep costs low is what matters most to me.
Note – I’m sure the PSU cable shouldn’t be in the oil due to wicking issues, but I haven’t attached it yet. I’ve just finished tidying up the cables and making a few adjustments. It works fine for now, as long as I don’t get too lazy.
Once more, all your help is fully appreciated. Thanks so much.