[hoth17]

i know this question has been asked, but i didn't see a straight forward answer, maybe there isn't one.

with this pump
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swmc12vdcpu.html
and these radiators
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swmcqupo3xbl.html
Would it be a good idea to do; pump -> rad1 -> cpu -> rad2 -> gpu -> res -> ? would that be better for my gpu temps? and what about flow rate?

if that is good, how would it compare to 1 x http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/hwlablicegtb4.html?

thanks

 

[noob eater4726]

I am not sure it would make a difference, since the liquid reaches an equilibrium in temperature throughout the loop, no matter the order of radiators. Not completely sure, a DangerDen rep told me that.

 

[rpm666]

You would notice a temp drop on your GPU and your flow would be just fine.

 

[microman]

IMO two loops is the only way to go.

 

[pixie]

when i swtiched my loop order from having it cpu>rad>gpu>pump>rad and going to cpu>gpu>pump>rad>rad i noticed a slight increase in water temps. only about 1° but it was still higher.

 

[hoth17]

i can only afford a loop and a second rad, and the second rad would be the first step to a second loop. what should i do? two of the swiftech 320s or 1 black ice 360 gtx.

 

[trueg50]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoth17 i can only afford a loop and a second rad, and the second rad would be the first step to a second loop. what should i do? two of the swiftech 320s or 1 black ice 360 gtx.

FYI, a second loop or at least a GPU block can be cheaper than you would think.

$40 260 GTX block.

 

[shnoops]

Ok, honestly I run the same pump with Pump>2x 240 rads> q6600 3.5> 8800gt> northbridge........

with all that on one loop i have no problems.

cpu idles at 35 at highest core, loads at 44.

gpu idles at 31 and loads at 36

north bridge doesnt change and is always 30.

Dont need two loops and in reality the water doesnt absorb heat fast enough to even disipate it if you put it inbetween the cpu and gpu.

 

[hoth17]

i already bought that gpu water block, but thanks.

so just get one black ice 360 gtx? its better than two of the less expensive ones?

 

[DIRTYDUCK]

yeah the 360 is nice! get that!

 

[pixie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoth17 i already bought that gpu water block, but thanks. so just get one black ice 360 gtx? its better than two of the less expensive ones?

i don't know about better than the two swifty units, but it'll at least be the same. u'd have to check some review to be certain. sorry i can't name any off the top of my head.

 

[Hondacity]

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnoops Ok, honestly I run the same pump with Pump>2x 240 rads> q6600 3.5> 8800gt> northbridge........ with all that on one loop i have no problems. cpu idles at 35 at highest core, loads at 44. gpu idles at 31 and loads at 36 north bridge doesnt change and is always 30. Dont need two loops and in reality the water doesnt absorb heat fast enough to even disipate it if you put it inbetween the cpu and gpu.

+1 rep

this one is based on results...good job dude

 

[2lowSniper]

If you're going with the BIX rad make sure you have the fans that can handle it. They need higher cfm than other rads.