Yes, there is a dual radiator for each CPU and GPU.
Yes, there is a dual radiator for each CPU and GPU.
I'm starting my first water cooling project for this year's senior assignment. I'm thinking about running the loop in a way similar to how the CPU passes through one radiator while the GPU goes through another, using just one reservoir. My idea was something like Reservoir → pump → Radiator1 → CPU → radiator2 → GPU → back to reservoir.
Yes, that is the correct approach. You should ensure you have a minimum of 2 240mm radiators for both the GPU and CPU.
Yes, that is the correct approach. You should ensure you have a minimum of 2 240mm radiators for both the GPU and CPU.
I noticed the sequence people are using is quite unusual. I was curious about it too. I’m thinking of doing a 360 on the top for the CPU and a 240 on the side. For the GPU, I’d just overclock the CPU first. Thanks!
I was just thinking about it because I noticed a pattern like resivor>pump>radiator>cpu>gpu>radiator>resivor. I’m planning a 360 on the top for the CPU and a 240 on the side, and for the GPU I’ll overclock the CPU first. Thanks though. You can try it—it’ll be cheaper and look better. But running hot water from the CPU to the GPU might affect cooling. If you cool the water before it reaches the GPU, it should work better.
I’d be using the same parts just more tubes. Tubes are affordable. That’s what I was considering, and I couldn’t afford two separate reservoirs and pumps. I believe I can still make it look good because I have to present it to the judges, so hopefully it’ll look acceptable.
You don't require two reservoirs and two pumps. The cost varies based on the type of tube and whether you need fittings in the joints. If using soft tube, the price remains similar, though you might have water lines throughout. Always sketch it out on paper first to ensure clarity.