Possibly best water cooling system from parts I've got

Saganov

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At start I want to say hello to all, and in front apologise for any language mistakes I may make, because it's not my native.

I'm wondering what possibly best watercooling system I can make from parts I've already got.

Swiftech H20-220 Edge hd and additional radiator from Swiftech H20-320. Total 5 x 120mm radiator.
So basically this: http://www.swiftech.com/H2O-x20-Edge-HD.aspx and this http://www.swiftech.com/H320.aspx

I want to make use of parallel connecting, which combo of MCRdrive and apogee hd is designed for. (1 outlet, 3 inlet in radiator, and opposite in cpu

block).

Hardware I want to cool is
i5-4690K oced to 4,6ghz
and 2 graphic cards, HD 7990 and HD 7970 running in crossfire

First diagram I've had in mind was that one http://i61.tinypic.com/66bytk.jpg

But Edge hd kit uses g1/4 1/2" hose barbs, and tubing 3/4" OD, 1/2" ID. (all could be dismounted)
and h20-320 got 3/8" hose barbs, and it couldn't be changed.
So my question to this diagram is: Would be any pressure complications (from pump going 1/2" tube) when I just use some adaptors from 1/2" to 3/8"?
Or it will be better to put entire system on 3/8" hose barbs and tubing?

Or better use this diagram: http://i58.tinypic.com/fuvy0x.jpg

All on 1/2" tubing, except CPU->320->MCR (3/8") flow line ?

And third idea http://i58.tinypic.com/2wrj6z6.jpg

Parallel GPU's using crossfire/sli bridges or T/Y connectors, and 320 used to cool outs from GPU's only.


best regards

PS. currently edge hd is mounted and cooling only cpu
 
Keep the edge cooler on the CPU, and then use the 320 to rig up a series / parallel setup for your GPU, so in effect have two separate loops. so the 320mm radiator cools the two GPUs, and the edge continues to cool your CPU. you will get the same flow rates and cooling, and not have to worry about pressures causing back flows. I would send the water through the HD 7990 first then the 7970.
 

Saganov

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But for this solution (two loops) I need to obtain second pump which I wanted to avoid. MCP35X pump integrated in Edge is well performing pump from what I've seen and read over web, so I guess it should easily handle 3 devices. 320 is just radiator with small reservoir. Pump is integrated within CPU block.