noob here

[solofly]

I'm not sure in what order I should connect my loop. I know the pump is always right after the reservoir but what about the rest. I have a very simple loop just the CPU but I'm still a bit confused.

 

Should I go with...

 

reservoir to pump to CPU water block to radiator and back to reservoir

 

or

 

reservoir to pump to radiator to CPU water block and back to reservoir

 

for better results? Are there any advantages/disadvantages between the two methods that you guys are aware of...

[ohJey]

I'm not sure in what order I should connect my loop. I know the pump is always right after the reservoir but what about the rest. I have a very simple loop just the CPU but I'm still a bit confused.

 

Should I go with...

 

reservoir to pump to CPU water block to radiator and back to reservoir

 

or

 

reservoir to pump to radiator to CPU water block and back to reservoir

 

for better results? Are there any advantages/disadvantages between the two methods that you guys are aware of...

Most tests I've seen say the order only changes the temps by a few degrees C

[airdeano]

welcome to the LinusTechTips forums!

 

negligible difference on anything after the pump. mainly route the tubing for

a look or appeal. as soon as the coolant temperature stabilizes, it's pretty

much is the same through out.

[Enderman]

There is no difference in what order you put your waterblocks as long as pump and res are in order. Temperatures are cumulative and the fluid goes so fast there is maybe .01*C change between components. In the end, it is all equal no matter where you put your blocks. Just keep tubing runs as short as possible, and avoid crossing tubing over each other.

[solofly]

Thanks for all the help and the warm welcome. Now I'm ready to reassemble my watercooling gear... 

[Kommandant33]

The order won't change the temps by much at all. The main thing you have to keep in mind is that the res has to be above the pump (gravity to fill your loop FTW!)

The reason the temps of the water won't change is because the water is in one loop, and it will always reach a certain temperature (the delta, I believe)

 

Best bet is to set up what looks good (so you don't end up with what we call in the business "tooob penis"), and then see if it's practical - then fill it up.
Chances are there will be a leak somewhere and you will have to empty it and fill it up again. Or a bend won't be perfect or something.

 

 

Cheers,
Komm