2 Loops, 1 System.

Clubby · 21st July 2008, 9:11 PM

Tossing up the idea of running 2 separate loops on my system. My current loop cools my 6000+ rather well (38-40 degrees full load on both cores), and I want to look at putting together 2nd loop to cool the 2 x 8800GTS sitting in my box. Main purpose of 2nd loop would be to cool these down, the other would be to reduce the noise level ALOT.

Currently running Thermaltake Armor LCS with C U S T O M I S E D kit (not thermaltake kit)

Just trying to get idea's of whether 2nd loop would be worth it, maybe some pointers on how to go about cooling 2 x video cards and maybe how the loop/waterblocks ect should be whacked together (pump, gpu1, gpu2, rad, pump?)

onoff312 · 21st July 2008, 10:16 PM

btw is that rad u got internally mounted if so could you show me a pic.

TRAG!C · 22nd July 2008, 3:46 PM

Loop order doesn't matter as long as you have the res before the pump. After that its irrelevant as the water temp doesn't change much in the loop.

From my understanding generally its not a requirement to go 2 loops as long as you have a pump that can handle the loop and you have sufficient cooling capacity for the components.

If you head to martins liquid lab there is a flow rate estimator there that will let you know if you pump can handle the loop. Any 240 sized rad will handle the heat generated by your cards. You can go bigger or smaller and will obviously get better or worse temps

[/\V3NG3R] · 22nd July 2008, 4:11 PM

Yeh, sounds awesome. I'd probably agree with TRAG!C, its unnecessary to have two loops, just have a reliable pump, and get a bigger radiator.

Clubby · 22nd July 2008, 5:16 PM

well Im looking @ 2 x 240mm and 1 x 120mm radiator's. running off 3/8in tubing. What kind of pump would u reccomend for these + 1 cpu block and 2 gpu blocks?

javascripterror · 22nd July 2008, 5:21 PM

Laing D5 will handle that.

Clubby · 22nd July 2008, 5:34 PM

Cheers Java

Once this masterpiece is completed, I will post up some piccies for all to see :P Bear in mind tho, Im not very creative but I take alot of pride in my gear and do the best I can with the limited imagination I have

21st July 2008, 9:11 PM	#1
Clubby Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mackay Posts: 147	2 Loops, 1 System. Tossing up the idea of running 2 separate loops on my system. My current loop cools my 6000+ rather well (38-40 degrees full load on both cores), and I want to look at putting together 2nd loop to cool the 2 x 8800GTS sitting in my box. Main purpose of 2nd loop would be to cool these down, the other would be to reduce the noise level ALOT. Currently running Thermaltake Armor LCS with C U S T O M I S E D kit (not thermaltake kit) Just trying to get idea's of whether 2nd loop would be worth it, maybe some pointers on how to go about cooling 2 x video cards and maybe how the loop/waterblocks ect should be whacked together (pump, gpu1, gpu2, rad, pump?) __________________ Folding@Home 1400000 Points Milestone Folding@Home 75000 Club

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22nd July 2008, 5:34 PM	#7
Clubby Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mackay Posts: 147	Cheers Java Once this masterpiece is completed, I will post up some piccies for all to see :P Bear in mind tho, Im not very creative but I take alot of pride in my gear and do the best I can with the limited imagination I have __________________ Folding@Home 1400000 Points Milestone Folding@Home 75000 Club

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22nd July 2008, 3:46 PM	#3
TRAG!C Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,722	Loop order doesn't matter as long as you have the res before the pump. After that its irrelevant as the water temp doesn't change much in the loop. From my understanding generally its not a requirement to go 2 loops as long as you have a pump that can handle the loop and you have sufficient cooling capacity for the components. If you head to martins liquid lab there is a flow rate estimator there that will let you know if you pump can handle the loop. Any 240 sized rad will handle the heat generated by your cards. You can go bigger or smaller and will obviously get better or worse temps