Using EKWB Expandable AIO

[Kenji the Uke]

3: I know there is a cheaper way, but just exploring the idea. So I saw EKWB's video on how to add the new prefilled QDC waterblock with the 360 AIO they have, but is it possible to add a second 360 AIO from them into the loop using the QDC's? 3: 

[Curufinwe_wins]

3: I know there is a cheaper way, but just exploring the idea. So I saw EKWB's video on how to add the new prefilled QDC waterblock with the 360 AIO they have, but is it possible to add a second 360 AIO from them into the loop using the QDC's? 3: 

It should be possible, but it is a question best served by the official EK representative on this forum or by EK cs directly.

 

You would just have two pumps.

 

Actually know that I think about it, the device only has one qdc if I remember correctly which wouldn't allow you to put the pumps moving the right way together.

[Kenji the Uke]

It should be possible, but it is a question best served by the official EK representative on this forum or by EK cs directly.

 

You would just have two pumps.

 

Actually know that I think about it, the device only has one qdc if I remember correctly which wouldn't allow you to put the pumps moving the right way together.

3: Sad bun...

 

THAR IS A EK REP HERE?!

[Curufinwe_wins]

3: Sad bun...

You can ask them directly about it, but that's what I'm thinking right now.

[W-L]

3: Sad bun...

 

THAR IS A EK REP HERE?!

 

You can add them in series no problem it's not much different than having two pumps together in a loop, but overall the 360mm AIO is more than sufficient at a CPU and GPU loop.

 

Message EK Luc if you have questions.

[Kenji the Uke]

You can add them in series no problem it's not much different than having two pumps together in a loop, but overall the 360mm AIO is more than sufficient at a CPU and GPU loop.

 

Message EK Luc if you have questions.

Yes but would the pumps flow in the same direction? ;w;

@W-L I messaged, thank you :3

[W-L]

Yes but would the pumps flow in the same direction? ;w;

@W-L I messaged, thank you :3

 

From the looks of things yes, with the 360mm AIO since the fluid flows out the pump side into the waterblock and through the QDC if you were to add another in series it would work the same way for flow.

http://www.ekwb.com/news/623/19/EK-Predator-is-setting-a-new-standard-for-AIO-liquid-cooling/

 

If you do plan to add another rad though it may be eorth while to look into a custom loop since the cost associated would not be much more and allow for more customizability.

[Curufinwe_wins]

From the looks of things yes, with the 360mm AIO since the fluid flows out the pump side into the waterblock and through the QDC if you were to add another in series it would work the same way for flow.

http://www.ekwb.com/news/623/19/EK-Predator-is-setting-a-new-standard-for-AIO-liquid-cooling/

 

If you do plan to add another rad though it may be eorth while to look into a custom loop since the cost associated would not be much more and allow for more customizability.

The issue with connecting them is you can't just use the single QDC used each, and if you can't do that then there isn't any point to buying another aio version. OFC you can add additional QDC parts (like refilled blocks/pumps/radiators), but you physically can't connect two aio's without draining them and adding additional fittings (as far as I can tell).

 

To use the current fittings would require rotating one of the current QDC fittings (as connecting the two rads directly would be trying to connect two of the same gender fittings.)

[W-L]

The issue with connecting them is you can't just use the single QDC used each, and if you can't do that then there isn't any point to buying another aio version. OFC you can add additional QDC parts (like refilled blocks/pumps/radiators), but you physically can't connect two aio's without draining them and adding additional fittings (as far as I can tell).

 

To use the current fittings would require rotating one of the current QDC fittings (as connecting the two rads directly would be trying to connect two of the same gender fittings.)

Well as of right now since there aren't just add in rads just yet, it would leave it with basically two CPU waterblocks so it would need to be removed out of the loop and partially drained, making it a better option to look into a custom watercooling kit or system.

[Curufinwe_wins]

Well as of right now since there aren't just add in rads just yet, it would leave it with basically two CPU waterblocks so it would need to be removed out of the loop and partially drained, making it a better option to look into a custom watercooling kit or system.

Agreed. I was just mentioning why even though in theory it should be function (and indeed that was much of the point intended here), the particular distribution EK sent out doesn't look mechanically workable.

 

If they just sent it out with two QDC fittings then you could do nearly anything.

[Kenji the Uke]

The issue with connecting them is you can't just use the single QDC used each, and if you can't do that then there isn't any point to buying another aio version. OFC you can add additional QDC parts (like refilled blocks/pumps/radiators), but you physically can't connect two aio's without draining them and adding additional fittings (as far as I can tell).

 

To use the current fittings would require rotating one of the current QDC fittings (as connecting the two rads directly would be trying to connect two of the same gender fittings.)

 

Well as of right now since there aren't just add in rads just yet, it would leave it with basically two CPU waterblocks so it would need to be removed out of the loop and partially drained, making it a better option to look into a custom watercooling kit or system.

;w; I love this forum.