Melcar

As summer approaches and I sadly see my overclock slowly dieing, water cooling looks more and more tempting. As I think on possible setups I got the idea of integrating two radiators in a single loop. Something like this: reservoir -> pump -> radiator1 -> CPU block -> radiator2 -> GPU block -> reservoir.
This is the radiator I'm looking at http://www.svc.com/mcr120-k.html
...and this is the pump http://www.svc.com/mcp655.html
Will this single pump be enough or will I have to add a second one? Will the second radiator totally mess up my water flow? On paper this setup looks good to me, but I'm not sure if it will be worth it. Will I be better off with a single radiator? I don't want to get a double radiator because I would have to mod my case and I don't want to cut more holes than I already have.

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timsvpr

i say just one 120.2 radiator should do nicely with some good fans and shrouds.

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soloz2

agreed. a double rad would give you better performance and a single heater core (double) or a single tripple rad would be even better. But, yes I do think that pump can handle two rads I've got the same one.

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Melcar

I'm assuming that by a double radiator you guys mean this http://www.svc.com/mcr220-qpk.html. The only way I could fit a radiator that size would be if I put it outside the case, which I don't want to do (prefer to do an internal WC setup). I can either go with a single radiator or add a second separate unit. Would it be worth it (temp. wise)?

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ouroboros1827

Yes, I think it would. Look at it. What's the difference between a 120.1 rad an a Big Typhoon? They are very similar, except you can mount push/pull on rad and place it..but it's the same size..!

A double heatercore is nearly unbeatable when it comes to rads. The easiest way to get one is probably through dangerden, here. You can get it for cheaper from autozone (bonneville 77 w/o ac), etc, but I think you'll have to sweat on new barbs...eh, pain. But that heatercore is a beast.

Radiators do the cooling, don't skimp...

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Renegade5399

Listen, get a 77 Bonnie core. Trust me. I am running 3 CPUs and a GPU off 2 Bonnie cores and get sub 40°C temps at full load. The Bonnie core BY FAR is the best core for an external setup IMO. Danger Den sells them for like $50 with a shroud. I would link it, but am at work and the proxy blocks all sales sites

RyGuy

I've been looking at making a W/C setup ever since I started making that CPU block for Burn. If I were to make one I would use a 77' Bonneville heatercore, from what I've heard they are superior to any other radiator setup, even multi-radiator. Just a little DIY is involved but it saves money and works better, no questions there.

Melcar

An internal setup is what I'm after (I know external is the best but I just don't want things hanging out of the case). From what I hear heatercores are the best of the best, but this is my first WC experiment and would like to keep things simple, for now.
This is the basic layout of my case. Both side intakes and top blowhole are 120mm.

I could either place the radiator on the top, which will keep my current airflow intact; or put a radiator on the side panel (possibly a second one on the other hole)

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Renegade5399

It is possible to mount the '77 Bonnie core off the back of your PC. Just ask soloz for tips. He has an all internal setup with the '77 Bonnie core on the back of the PC. Click the link in his sig to see pics.

soloz2

yep, I used a swiftech radbox to mount my heater core. I still have room to get everything plugged into the back of my computer too... although It does add a bit to the length

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