Water Cooling Loop Help
Water Cooling Loop Help
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So, this is my configuration
Thermaltake Core P7
Thermaltake Toughpower 850 iRGB
Intel i7 7700k
Asus IX Extreme
MSI Gtx 1080ti (with thermaltake RGB waterblock)
G Skills Triden Z (4x8)
2x EKWB 480 Radiators
2x Thermaltake RGB Pump&Reservoir Combo
I’ve got everything, but I’m trying to figure out how to connect the loops. As an enthusiast and a YouTuber, I know that a well-built PC brings more views. My main issue is with the loop design—specifically, whether linking both pumps so one takes from the CPU water block and the other from the GPU block will work. If you’re okay with it, just let me know what you need, and I’ll send the details. No pressure on the budget.
This is my current configuration
Thermaltake Core P7
Thermaltake Toughpower 850 iRGB
Intel i7 7700k
Asus IX Extreme
MSI Gtx 1080ti (with thermaltake RGB waterblock)
G Skills Triden Z (4x8)
2x EKWB 480 Radiators
2x Thermaltake RGB Pump&Reservoir Combo
I have everything, just need to plan the loop. I’m an enthusiastic builder and know that a well-optimized PC brings more views. My main issue is with the loop setup—I want to connect both loops so that reservoir A draws from the CPU water block while reservoir B takes the other side. I’m not sure if you got this right, but I’m wondering if having two pumps working in opposite directions will cause any problems if I link them together.
I believe it would be better if you included a picture or a diagram you intended to create. To give more details, the order of steps doesn't matter as long as the pump isn't left running dry and is consistently supplied with coolant or liquid; otherwise, you could harm the impeller. You can find more of this information in the watercooling section linked in my profile.
well, you definitely got yourself a Christmas tree.
you can use 2 (or more) pumps in the same loop, but they have to push the liquid in the same direction. pumps must be connected one after another. could be different points in the loop, but still, pushing liquid in the same direction.
It can function, though it seems quite illogical in numerous aspects.
Well, parallel and serial loops each have their uses. If you don't require a parallel loop, spending time on that hardware isn't worthwhile. If a serial-only loop is what you need, it should be your main focus. But if you're considering a setup with two pumps, perhaps using two loops would make more sense.
with two pumps in a single loop you obtain:
1. redundancy through two serial pumps.
2. more efficient radiator usage since they are shared among all parts (not all operating at 100% efficiency) – this results in better and quieter cooling.
3. reduced space consumption.
advantages of separate loops include ... easier replacement of components, as leaving one loop unchanged makes the process simpler.
serial loop refers to connecting components one after another.
parallel loop describes when certain components are linked in parallel.
for instance, in the picture on my signature, the CPU and GPU are connected in parallel.
there is a (rough) diagram of a fully parallel loop we were talking about here: https://i.imgur.com/l9LGMje.png