Where should my radiators be placed in my loop?
Where should my radiators be placed in my loop?
i7-6700k Galax 980ti w/ waterblock
Galax 980ti with waterblock
Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX
D5 photon res/pump comb
I intend to configure a loop for my GPU and CPU, both of which will be overclocked. I’m curious about the optimal number of radiators in the loop—at least 360 on top. Is that sufficient, or should I add more? Where should I install additional radiators in the case, and how should they be positioned within the loop?
You need one "fan spot" per block. So for CPU and GPU, that's two fan spots. A 360 radiator has three fan spots (technically six, but only one side is counted), so you're already good with just the one. I'm a big fan of overkill with cooling, so I'd personally go with a 360 and a 120 or two 240s with your setup.
The only requirement for loop order is that the reservoir has to be directly before the pump. That's already taken care of for you with the reservoir/pump combo.
Edit: Holy crap that's a nice case. I just got done watching the highlight video for the Evolv ATX -- makes me wish I had gone with Phanteks for the liquid-cooled build I did Christmas week.
You need one "fan spot" per block. So for CPU and GPU, that's two fan spots. A 360 radiator has three fan spots (technically six, but only one side is counted), so you're already good with just the one. I'm a big fan of overkill with cooling, so I'd personally go with a 360 and a 120 or two 240s with your setup.
The only requirement for loop order is that the reservoir has to be directly before the pump. That's already taken care of for you with the reservoir/pump combo.
Edit: Holy crap that's a nice case. I just got done watching the highlight video for the Evolv ATX -- makes me wish I had gone with Phanteks for the liquid-cooled build I did Christmas week.
it's a LOOP, so it doesn't really matter. the liquid (water) is going to go round n round through the same parts non-stop.
for the reservoir, not only should it be just before the pump, but it should also be above it to prime it and always keep it "wet". fill point as high as you can make it, drain point as low as you can make it. basic gravity stuff.