Dual Loop or Single Loop in Corsair 600T?

[mzozuk]

I'm new to liquid-cooling and looking at a new project based on a white 600T so I would like to ask for some recommendations regarding single loops vs dual loops.

First the proposed system specs:

Corsair 600T White Edition

i7 960

Gigabyte G1-Sniper

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 580 Ultra Durable

Corsair Dominator 6GB 1600MHz 8-8-8-24

Corsair AX750

OCZ Vertex 2 3.5" 120GB SSD

Western Digital Green 1TB

Second the proposed cooling specs:

XSPC RS240 radiator

Phobya Extreme 200 radiator

EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock Copper Acetal

EK FC580 GTX+ VGA Waterblock Copper Acetal

EK FC580 GTX Backplate Black

FrozenQ Liquid Fusion V series 250mm reservoir

-or-

FrozenQ PC Mods Blue Warp Drive reservoir

Laing D5

Black barbs/fittings

White tubing or clear tubing white coolant

I know TTL has recommended 600T for air and 650D for liquid cooling but who really prefers practicality over aesthetics when you can always do a little modding?

So I still haven't fully worked out the specifics of the water loop yet which brings me back to my question, single loop vs dual loop?

Reservoir -> Pump -> 240mm Radiator -> CPU -> GPU -> 200mm Radiator -> Reservoir?

Reservoir -> Pump -> 240mm Radiator -> CPU -> Reservoir + Reservoir -> Pump -> 200mm Radiator -> GPU -> Reservoir?

Obviously dual loop will necessitate me adding a second reservoir and pump to my purchases, I just have no idea what can or will work as lots of people seem to have different opinions. Also should/could I add a RAM waterblock in? Any ideas, advice or constructive criticism is most welcome and once the system specs start being delivered I'll begin a worklog with photos (possibly a video or two).

Cheers,

Marcus.

 

[ShortAlieN]

My opinion: Single loop will be enough for what you are cooling. You could add a RAM block, but it's not necessary, that RAM comes with good heat spreaders.

 

[mzozuk]

Thanks ShortAlieN,

I've done some research myself over the last few days and think this is the best option for me, especially as a noob. The benefits of a dual loop are far outweighed by the benefits of a single loop and just starting out it's probably a better idea for me to focus on making a clean, simple loop that works instead of trying to balance two loops.

-Marcus-

 

[GhostDog99]

where are you going to put the 2 rads ????

i Have a HAF X and i cant get 2 rads in there neede to go with one out of the rig

 

[Natashaful]

Well Problem is with going from Reservoir -> Pump -> 240mm Radiator -> CPU -> GPU -> 200mm Radiator -> Reservoir? Is if the 200mm is a intake which you really would need it's going to be the Rad which is the hottest because it's after the CPU and GPU so you'll have Way to much hot air int he case and hinder the 240 rad, You could go like this but it's messy with tubes

Res>pump>240>200>GPU>CPU>Res for a single loop or CPU to GPU which ever really,

I'm going for a Duel loop in mine also i've got my mine with a Bay res n pump XSPC DDC18w and i got mine setup that it's RES>Pump>240>120>CPU>Res then at the bottom as a intake i'll go Res>Pump>200>GPU>Ress on a small loop This way the GPU which needs alot less cooling will never push the temps of the incoming Air up to much so the CPU temps won't get affected as much.

You can see my 600T build here, I did extensive modding to the top of the case though, Inc redrilling the 240 Rad due to be bringing it forwar 15mm.

I'll fit the second loop when i can afford it, Kinda waiting to see if AMD 7k cards come out. http://forum.overclock3d.net/index.php?/topic/37135-project-star-wars-old-republic-not-56k-friendly/

Natty.

 

[mayhem]

Well Problem is with going from Reservoir -> Pump -> 240mm Radiator -> CPU -> GPU -> 200mm Radiator -> Reservoir? Is if the 200mm is a intake which you really would need it's going to be the Rad which is the hottest because it's after the CPU and GPU so you'll have Way to much hot air int he case and hinder the 240 rad, You could go like this but it's messy with tubes

im in love. (lol)

All so you res is wrong and way to low it should be higher but you aint got much room in there. Really the res should be at the highest point in the case how ever not many people do that any more hence they all end up with in ineffective systems as air is trapped in the Rad.

 

[Natashaful]

Yerp, I just read through my mass of spelling mistakes, But my brains mush at the moment, I keep getting killed on Bad company 2,

TF2 is so much better for me, Anyways back on topic, You can bleed the system of air still but it does mean flipping the case upside down and messing around honestly is not worth it, Duel loop it Bay Res/pump it for the CPU, And then Pump at the bottom of the case and ress above the pump, Just go ahead and fill the GPU loop outside of the system, It's not that hard to plush the video card in and do 2 screws for the pump, Click the Res in to the holder and 4 screws for the Rad, Then again i'm not strong enough to lift the case never mind Flip it lol

Need a big strong guy to lift it for me

 

[cerbrus2]

Yerp, I just read through my mass of spelling mistakes, But my brains mush at the moment, I keep getting killed on Bad company 2,

TF2 is so much better for me, Anyways back on topic, You can bleed the system of air still but it does mean flipping the case upside down and messing around honestly is not worth it, Duel loop it Bay Res/pump it for the CPU, And then Pump at the bottom of the case and ress above the pump, Just go ahead and fill the GPU loop outside of the system, It's not that hard to plush the video card in and do 2 screws for the pump, Click the Res in to the holder and 4 screws for the Rad, Then again i'm not strong enough to lift the case never mind Flip it lol

Need a big strong guy to lift it for me

Don't be a tease lol

If their is No Bay res or pump. You could use something like the Phobyia 240mm G-changer in the front bay as it can be mounted their. It just takes up 5 bays though.

Then you can still have a rad at the top and in the front.