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#1 ·
OK guys ima buy my setup ima have 2GPU blocks for watercooling a CPU block all of the stuff. Now im confussed how to connect it all i drew out a picture (dont laugh lol) is this how its supposed to go?? Also there is no Reservior in the pic because i dont know when it comes in can someone please show me. im new to the WC. thanx

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#2 ·
Try reversing the flow. The way I see it, the water will pass through the radiator (slightly warm from the CPU), then it'll travel to the GPU blocks and pick up even more heat, then it'll pass through the pump which will heat it a bit more, and then you'll have really warm water passing to the CPU again. I think the opposite flow direction would be better. But thats IMO.
 
#8 ·
here's my take on it
 
#9 ·
because this is what im getting pluse the 2 GPU blocks

Ok guys i found out what ima buy ima post up everything and tell me how it will perform.

Rad
http://www.dangerdenstore.com/produc...&cat=14&page=1

Pump
http://www.dangerdenstore.com/produc...&cat=23&page=1

Reservior
http://www.dangerdenstore.com/produc...&cat=28&page=1

CPU (Do i have to take out my motherboard for this?)
http://www.crazypc.com/Merchant2/mer...uct_Code=93031

Tubing
http://www.crazypc.com/Merchant2/mer...uct_Code=93251

IM sorry im just trying to figure out how all the liquid will flow will i need a T connector?
 
#10 ·
you don't need the T if you have a res.

*edit* your links don't work

*2nd eidt* Don't be sorry...everyone is here to help.
 
#12 ·
Alright....PUMP-->RADIATOR-->PRIMARY GPU-->SECONDARY GPU-->T-LINE-->PUMP. Having the T-line between the gpu blocks would restrict your flow too much. If you insist on tubing it that way, use Y fittings...they don't restrict flow as much. Also, sinve you are using 68's, i would reccommend DangerDen NV-68s,,,they woud rectify the flow problem between the vidcards and they are highly efficient.

EDIT: Use a t-line, not a res. They are cheaper and IMO easier to bleed since they do it on the fly. After you first start your setup, leave your T-line elevated and uncovered for @ least 48 ours top bleed the system (while the pump is running of course). http://www.pimprig.com has a great T line makup in their guides that i use myself. Never had a bleeding/filling/spillag problem with it. and it looks really clean, and since i have a mid-tower, it doesn;t eat up the space of a res.
 
#14 ·
Place the T line on the pumps inlet,That allows for easier filling and bleeding.

As far as order of components the "Best" set up is one where you have the least tubing and the least amount of bends,avoid the hype of rad placment,It will only result in a max of 0.5c lower temps and that can not increase performance even 1Mhz..A chip at 37c can not overclock any better then if it was at 37.5c . . So just set it up as eaily and efficiently based on tubing issues.

Also Using Y Fittings reduces flow and should be avoided.And I hope you are using a dual 120mm rad because that will handle 2 GPU and 1 CPU ,I know this from experence running 2 Xeon 2.4 @ 3675 each and a 6800 ultra.