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Hey guys. I've just got my loop together and am trying to test things and work out the kinks. Right now, I'm using a Swiftech H220, expanded with an Alphacool XT45 single 120mm rad, and an EK waterblock for my 780. All in a Silverstone PS07 mATX case. Now, when i first put the loop together, I was only thinking about short tubing runs, but realized I had the cpu running to gpu, then hitting the rear 120mm rad, followed by the front 240. This was causing a big heat divide between radiators. I replumbed some things so now its cpu->120->gpu->240->cpu. Now, It took me HOURS to get it bled right the second time. About an hour the first time for reference. I'm using no external res, just the one built in to the original swiftech 240. I know thats not helpling my situation, nor is the small pump. However, I was externally connecting a res to the fillport of the 240 to make it easier to fill and hopefully bleed.
None the less, I'm thinking the biggest issue is the lack of flow. I have an MC Res Micro I can wedge into the loop, but I'm not sure that the lack of a standalone res is the issue. As it is, the radiator "res" IS the highest point in the setup. And directly feeds the pump out of the rad. SO, I was curious what you guys thought the best move would be. I could try adding the res. I also thought about trying to add a small Pump, like an EK 4.0 or 2.2 in series with the stock pump to try to up the flow through the setup. But I wasn't sure if that was advisable since they have different flow rates and capabilities. Sorry for the novel here, just looking for ideas. Thanks all
None the less, I'm thinking the biggest issue is the lack of flow. I have an MC Res Micro I can wedge into the loop, but I'm not sure that the lack of a standalone res is the issue. As it is, the radiator "res" IS the highest point in the setup. And directly feeds the pump out of the rad. SO, I was curious what you guys thought the best move would be. I could try adding the res. I also thought about trying to add a small Pump, like an EK 4.0 or 2.2 in series with the stock pump to try to up the flow through the setup. But I wasn't sure if that was advisable since they have different flow rates and capabilities. Sorry for the novel here, just looking for ideas. Thanks all