open loop vs closed loop is there a big difference?

[Bicko96]

yeah so im getting ready to order my $2000 system and im wondering which would be better could i save my self by getting a closed loop cooler the pc will be getting used for 3d rendering and editing and sometimes gaming so it will be under heavy load any help would be great guys

thanks everybody

[MuZeVII]

By 'closed loop' and 'open loop', do you mean a custom loop versus an all-in-one unit, or do you mean a closed cooling loop versus connecting your loop to your plumbing? 0_0

[Whaler_99]

I assume by Closed you mean an AiO - versus Open, being a custom. Need specs. Usually a custom loop will be better and quieter, but will cost a chunk of change.

[airdeano]

dunna know where they coined those terms as they are mis-used severly in all context..

99% of the water-cooling loops are closed. custom or all-in-ones.

due to evaporation, contamination and aggitation.

evaporation: to keep the coolant from dissapating into the atmosphere

contamination: dust and debris from entering the coolant and possibly

clogging internal passages.

aggitation: if portable, to keep spills and coolant enclosed for a safer ride.

more than likely, they were to mean sealed (maintenance free) for the all-in-ones

airdeano

[cpuxtech]

Go custom and open....Future proof, as it adds ease of getting newer parts, its a total custom setup, so custom UV colored coolent, compression fittings, any tubing, and you can get a great XSPC Raystorn 750 RS240 open loop kit,, contains pump/res combo, rad, and great block, comes with free clear tubing, and its as much as the closed Kraken x60 by Nzxt...I am switching to the XSPC from the Kraken currently, temps are close to the same from what I hear but custom makes more sense to me...Better on the eyes, it is possible to get better cooling in general, and its easy to add more loops for gpu or anything else. Sick shit man!

[Bicko96]

thanks everybody this has been great help just ordered it