D5 vs DDC

[Mick Naughty]

Waiting on a different rad and acrylic blocks, test fitting the d5. 
 
What’s people’s luck with running a ddc with 7 blocks and 1 rad?

3 of the cards have the jet plate removed to help flow a bit. 
Just a tight fit as it stands, can prolly get away with putting the ddc in the back next to the psu if it’s gonna be sufficient. 

[For Science!]

9 hours ago, Mick Naughty said:

Waiting on a different rad and acrylic blocks, test fitting the d5. 
 
What’s people’s luck with running a ddc with 7 blocks and 1 rad?

3 of the cards have the jet plate removed to help flow a bit. 
Just a tight fit as it stands, can prolly get away with putting the ddc in the back next to the psu if it’s gonna be sufficient. 

 

No experience, but probably fine.

[AnonymousGuy]

Either probably fine for that.  The ram and vrm blocks and rad don't really count with how little restriction they are.  Parallel the GPU's and you probably want the higher flowrate of the D5.

 

TBH I wouldn't bother watercooling the ram or vrm either.  Ram hasn't needed active cooling in a long time and a lot of VRMs aren't even close to being taxed especially if it only has 1x 8pin.

[fonzz1e]

a D5 is fine, however i would add another 240 / 280 / 360 slim rad on the top

since yer cooling 4x gtx titan in a o11 mini

 

[Mick Naughty]

3 hours ago, AnonymousGuy said:

TBH I wouldn't bother watercooling the ram or vrm either.  Ram hasn't needed active cooling in a long time and a lot of VRMs aren't even close to being taxed especially if it only has 1x 8pin.

I already have the stuff and its too cheap to try and sell. And its 8+4

 

3 hours ago, fonzz1e said:

a D5 is fine, however i would add another 240 / 280 / 360 slim rad on the top

since yer cooling 4x gtx titan in a o11 mini

 

The problem is the space, as I would prefer not to use the d5. And only one card will be on which will be the 1080ti. So a 240 should handle that and a very old cpu just fine.

[thrasher_565]

ya that's a nice build they dont make mb blocks anymore there all mono blocks or have built in blocks.

[fonzz1e]

17 hours ago, Mick Naughty said:

only one card will be on which will be the 1080ti. So a 240 should handle that and a very old cpu just fine.

yer be fine with a heatsinked ddc & 240 rad 

[Sir Beregond]

Basically D5 has higher flow rate while DDC has higher head pressure. Given number of blocks, I would probably go DDC if you are opting for a single pump setup. Keep in mind you will need to ensure it stays cool as a DDC needs heatsinks/airflow, while a D5 is cooled by the coolant flowing through it.

 

I prefer D5's personally for simpler loops and a better noise profile (in my opinion), however the more restrictive the loop, the more head pressure becomes important to maintain a good flow rate. Given the use of 7 blocks, I think that will probably be important. This can also be achieved with multi-pump setups like two D5's in series configuration.

 

You do mention 7 blocks and only one radiator. I sincerely hope you aren't trying to cool all that with what looks like a single 240 radiator I see in that pic. You're going to have a bad time.

[Mick Naughty]

27 minutes ago, Sir Beregond said:

Basically D5 has higher flow rate while DDC has higher head pressure. Given number of blocks, I would probably go DDC if you are opting for a single pump setup. Keep in mind you will need to ensure it stays cool as a DDC needs heatsinks/airflow, while a D5 is cooled by the coolant flowing through it.

 

I prefer D5's personally for simpler loops and a better noise profile (in my opinion), however the more restrictive the loop, the more head pressure becomes important to maintain a good flow rate. Given the use of 7 blocks, I think that will probably be important. This can also be achieved with multi-pump setups like two D5's in series configuration.

 

You do mention 7 blocks and only one radiator. I sincerely hope you aren't trying to cool all that with what looks like a single 240 radiator I see in that pic. You're going to have a bad time.

It has a large heatsink on it but was gonna attach a small fan as well.
Like others have mentioned, its pointless to cool the vrm and ram, so that shouldnt play a factor. And the cpu never breaks 40c and only one card will even be on. So should be fine, if not Ill get a 120 to add as thats the only room left.

[Sir Beregond]

11 minutes ago, Mick Naughty said:

It has a large heatsink on it but was gonna attach a small fan as well.
Like others have mentioned, its pointless to cool the vrm and ram, so that shouldnt play a factor. And the cpu never breaks 40c and only one card will even be on. So should be fine, if not Ill get a 120 to add as thats the only room left.

Hmm well, seems less than ideal to me and not leaving much headroom. What CPU and cards are those? Is this the 8700k and 1080 Ti?

[Mick Naughty]

24 minutes ago, Sir Beregond said:

Hmm well, seems less than ideal to me and not leaving much headroom. What CPU and cards are those? Is this the 8700k and 1080 Ti?

4770k, 1080ti, 1080, 1070 and 1060. Wont be gaming on it, just using the internet to work from home.

[Sir Beregond]

28 minutes ago, Mick Naughty said:

4770k, 1080ti, 1080, 1070 and 1060. Wont be gaming on it, just using the internet to work from home.

Oh in that case, probably fine then.