Cooling loop planning

[Mullet]

A friend of mine has come up with the following loop proposals.....2 for best/better performance and 2 for looks/clean install. Feedback on each option would be much appreciated all.

Thanks for looking:

Performance

Performance 1

Looks 1

Looks 2

 

[NoL]

Your friends lying to you...

Loop order means nothing

 

[Mullet]

what would you go for then NoL?

 

[NoL]

As long as res feeds the pump you can do whatever you'd like.

 

[Carbine]

As mentioned on MSN... first pic will be fine.

 

[NoL]

Your definetly going to want a bigger rad and maybe a second pump.

 

[Carbine]

Your definetly going to want a bigger rad and maybe a second pump.

I'm sure it'll be fine as the GPU's don't create as much heat as other cards do.. say the X1900's.

Pump will be fine as long as its the: DDC-1Plus 12 volt Pump. Pretty much the same power as a Laing D5.

Plus either way, from past experiences, you can only fit a PA120.2mm rad internally with a bit of modding. Bigger rads will have to be fit externally say at the back of the case. Ruins the looks even if it is for performance really

 

[NoL]

Fans with pa120.2 is going to be a tad loud.

I geuss its preference.

 

[Raven]

Bigger rads will have to be fit externally say at the back of the case.

good or bad idea to put a 120.3 on the top of the case ?

is it even possible to get all air out of it with it on the top of the case ?

 

[NoL]

Cut some holes in case

Or elevate it with some spacers.

 

[Raven]

Cut some holes in case

was what i was thinking off, cutting 3x120mm and put 3 fans inside the case and the radiator above, the 3 fans will provide plenty of ventilation even at low speed and with them inside the case i believe it would be alittle more quite then having them on the radiator on the top of the case.

and a black radiator on a black case like i have doesnt have to look ugly.

 

[NoL]

With rad on inside or both on outside you either can have upwards exhaustion or complete air seperation.

 

[Carbine]

Unfortunately you can't fit a 120.3mm rad in the case or even on top.. as the PSU gets in the way.

Plus as he is going with the PA series, quiet fans are suggested as it pulls/pushes same amount as an HE with high speed fans

 

[FarFarAway]

Ye I have my RAD at the top of the case and it runs fine. Holes in the top are obviously a must

I'd go for more RAD....but maybe I'm picky

The pump needs to be directly fed by the res and should be at the lowest point in the loop

EDIT: Perhaps an additional 120mm RAD externally at the exhaust fan point?

 

[Mullet]

Ye I have my RAD at the top of the case and it runs fine. Holes in the top are obviously a must

I'd go for more RAD....but maybe I'm picky

The pump needs to be directly fed by the res and should be at the lowest point in the loop

EDIT: Perhaps an additional 120mm RAD externally at the exhaust fan point?

Have heard that will make minimum difference to temps tho???

 

[FarFarAway]

Have heard that will make minimum difference to temps tho???

What the extra RAD?

 

[Mullet]

Yep...

I could squeeze another one into system....at case exhaust point.....was considering doing it but thought benefits were negligable.

 

[FarFarAway]

Yep...

I could squeeze another one into system....at case exhaust point.....was considering doing it but thought benefits were negligable.

Fair enough. I spose you could see what temps are like and you've always got the option to add a rad in