Nick911

I'm trying to say that the reason for CPU temps being so high(yes it increases it by a small amount) is not caused by the fact the gpu is before it but the fact that the radiator is not dissipating the heat effectively

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Riou

So OP should get faster higher CFM/static pressure fans if he wants better temps then?

B.Steven

Why would you pump water INTO the reservoir? The pump is supposed to pull water in from the reservoir.

mrbens

No, it is always recommended to have the res before the pump for when you first fill the loop to keep a constant flow of water in the pump as "a dry pump is a dead pump" is the popular saying.

Yate Loons are already some of the best and most recommended for water cooling. I can just turn the speed of the rad fans up if i want lower temps but this always reduces both CPU and GPU temps at the same time. It wouldn't magically bring the CPU temp in line with the GPU!

pestypest

Yes it is best to pull the water from the res to push through the system. High CFM would help some on the rad

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Lord Xeb

Usually the GPU is hotter than the CPU because it is more powerful and has more "stuff" it per se. But those are good temps nonetheless. Although I think your CPU temps should be lower.

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B.Steven

He has an XSPC 360 radiator which are designed for low CFM fans and works very well. Unless you are trying to say he doesn't have enough radiators. It is wrong to say that having a GPU before a CPU in a loop will have NO effect, but it shouldn't increase CPU temps by 5-10 degrees more than having it the other way around.


I don't like the look of that XSPC pump top though. I've heard those things get very hot. Might heat the water. I personally wouldn't use one. It is possible you applied to much TIM. Also possible that the CPU waterblock isn't on tight enough.

But to be honest it is an i7 CPU, and depending on the voltage, those are good temps.

vinzend

k k thanks tmw i'll buy distilled and biocide then drain it off!

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mrbens

Yes, that's the reason I went with the XSPC RX360 rad because of all the good reviews saying it works very well with low speed, quiet fans. I'd also read many good reviews saying the XSPC top was the best for the pump too.

B.Steven

The RX360 is a very good radiator. Never really liked the idea of custom tops for pumps (D5) though. Possibility of a minuscule increase in flow rates for a moderate fee. Being able to use your own fittings is good though.