WC question!

[arcadez]

I'm new to water cooling like all the others .

So anyways I want to know if this:

http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/includes/modules/image_browse.php?code=1174&type=more

with two of these:

http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/includes/modules/image_browse.php?code=334&type=more

as serial pumps would be good enough for a single loop with 2x120 rad and 200mm rad cpu and sli 580s only?


Thanks

 

[rubix_1011]

To be honest, you'd only need 1 pump for a loop like that. What DDC pump is that? Not sure which Koolance model it equates to, but either the equivalent to the MCP 350 or 355...both of which are capable of running a loop you are wanting, by itself. But, if you want dual pumps, that's perfectly fine as well.

 

[arcadez]

Kool, thank you!
I think they are a little weaker but I'll just go with a single pump then (MCP655).

I have another question though.

How would I do a single loop with two radiators? It's cause my case is not big enough for a 3x120mm rad so I have to split them up into 2x120mm rad and a 200mm rad, but I'm unsure of the loop.

Does this sound good: res/pump, 2x120mm rad, cpu, 200mm rad, gpu/gpu?

 

[rubix_1011]

I don't think that is enough to cool the components you want in your loop. If you MUST go that route, I strongly recommend XSPC RX series radiators...they are very thick and would work well with decent fans...you would be better off this way.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...t_info&cPath=59_457_667_671&products_id=25387
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...t_info&cPath=59_457_667_671&products_id=25387

I would say these would work for the limited space you have...otherwise, you can always mount a radiator outside, on the back of your case using a RadBox on any normal 120mm fan mount if you need more radiators than what you can fit inside your case.

And either the DDC or D5 (MCP355/MCP655) are a good choice...they are both very strong pumps...don't let size fool you on the DDC's.

 

[boiler1990]

I don't think that is enough to cool the components you want in your loop. If you MUST go that route, I strongly recommend XSPC RX series radiators...they are very thick and would work well with decent fans...you would be better off this way.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...t_info&cPath=59_457_667_671&products_id=25387
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...t_info&cPath=59_457_667_671&products_id=25387

I would say these would work for the limited space you have...otherwise, you can always mount a radiator outside, on the back of your case using a RadBox on any normal 120mm fan mount if you need more radiators than what you can fit inside your case.

And either the DDC or D5 (MCP355/MCP655) are a good choice...they are both very strong pumps...don't let size fool you on the DDC's.

+1. Also, XSPC makes dual bay reservoirs for the MCP655/D5 and MCP355/DDC, and I believe a single bay res for the 355/DDCs (not sure).

What case do you have? Wondering if we can fit those rads somewhere, because 2x120 + 1x200 is not enough for a CPU + 2x580s. That's easily 600W you need to dissipate.

 

[rubix_1011]

This was my main point as well...I think the OP needs to evaluate total TDP being generated and what is needed to dissipate that.

Also, yeah, the XSPC DDC and D5 res's are pretty snazzy, pretty sure they make singles of both if you look around.

 

[arcadez]

Hmm... okay how does this sound?

240mm up top in the case, a 120mm inside rear, and a 200mm in the front. Btw I'm using a 600t case forgot to mention.


Case: Corsair 600t

mobo: Asrock z68 extreme 7

cpu: i7 2600k SB

gpu: 580 gtx evga x2

 

[rubix_1011]

That would be alright, but I wouldn't push overclocks too high on that i7...they get really hot over 4.25ghz...and we all know that enthusiast GPUs run hot anyways.

You are going to have a fun time getting all that crammed into that case...wow.

 

[boiler1990]

Could you remove the HDD cage? That sucker takes up a ton of room - you could probably mount an RX240 in there.

 

[arcadez]

Lol thanks.

I guess I'll have to see what it can handle. If anything I could always mount outside of the case like you mentioned.

So with that Swiftech D5 = http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_367&products_id=27998

what'd you think?

 

[arcadez]

Could you remove the HDD cage? That sucker takes up a ton of room - you could probably mount an RX240 in there.

Yeah I'd have to do that even with the 200mmrad. The cage is in two parts so I'd just take one and set it up rite next to the psu (its made for a perfect fit). But even if I wanted to get a 240 in there I would have to mod. Would be nice if they put some holes for 2x120 because some people don't like that stock 200mm fan, but w/e.

 

[boiler1990]

Lol thanks.

I guess I'll have to see what it can handle. If anything I could always mount outside of the case like you mentioned.

So with that Swiftech D5 = http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_367&products_id=27998

what'd you think?

The MCP655 + XSPC Res should work well. I had the XSPC X2O 750 dual bay pump/res and it does take a little finagling to get in, but it cleans up the interior pretty nicely.