Whats best to get Pump+reservoir or combo

[vramnik7]

Don't know what to choose and the case is thermaltake core x71 huge one and if I get separately the pump and res and I don't know how to put them in order or don't matter ?

[OsuMasterz]

2 minutes ago, vramnik7 said:

Don't know what to choose and the case is thermaltake core x71 huge one and if I get separately the pump and res and I don't know how to put them in order or don't matter ?

Rule of thumb, always put the pump after the reservoir. This allows the liquid to flow into the pump when you fill your loop.

[vramnik7]

1 minute ago, OsuMasterz said:

Rule of thumb, always put the pump after the reservoir. This allows the liquid to flow into the pump when you fill your loop.

does it matter if the pumps bottom ?

[OsuMasterz]

1 minute ago, vramnik7 said:

does it matter if the pumps bottom ?

elaborate? 

[Oshino Shinobu]

2 minutes ago, vramnik7 said:

does it matter if the pumps bottom ?

The liquid needs to flow from the reservoir into the pump by gravity, so the pump will never run dry. 

[stealth80]

The point of the OP's question has been completely missed! I tend to prefer the combos for simplicity, however there are some amazing looking separate pumps and reservoirs. If you can spend the extra $$$ on the required fittings etc then go for separate

[vramnik7]

4 minutes ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

The liquid needs to flow from the reservoir into the pump by gravity, so the pump will never run dry. 

Something like this ?

[Oshino Shinobu]

1 minute ago, vramnik7 said:

Something like this ?

Yes. So long as the liquid can flow into the pump on its own, it should be fine. 

[vramnik7]

Just now, Oshino Shinobu said:

Yes. So long as the liquid can flow into the pump on its own, it should be fine. 

Alright

[Mick Naughty]

Prefer they are separate for looks.

 

But the combo is easier.

 

Ive done one of each. Even has the rad before the pump but I knew of it and filled the loop accordingly.