Custom watercooling loop

[Nobex]

So I have this idea for a watercooling loop I'm doing, I wanna try and run to resevoirs in parallel in a single loop.

Basicly what I want to know is if this is even possible to do, and if there might be some big drawbacks to doing it?

 

 

This is how I imagine setting it up atm:

 

 

 

[nishank93]

I think you're forgetting that the inlet and outlet of a radiator is on the same side, which would require hiding a few tube runs. And I'm guessing the two reservoirs are just for looks?

[Alex(PlayMedium)]

What case do you plan to build in? with most cases the PSU would be in the way of the bottom rad.

Why the 2 res's? one will do just fine.

Also do you know any rads that have the fitting-setup you need? I don't.

 

EDIT: generally before planning anything like this you should find a case BEFORE planning more indepth.

[Thecrazyswede]

It will require a bigger pump, along with more coolant and will be more hassle with everything from building to bleeding the system but if you want to do it then go for it.

 

you will not get better/worse temps but your pump might have problems.

 

 

I suggest testing it before making it final.

[Altecice]

I think you're forgetting that the inlet and outlet of a radiator is on the same side, which would require hiding a few tube runs. And I'm guessing the two reservoirs are just for looks?

 

What this guy says. doing it that way would need lots of tubing, the inlet/outlets are on the same side. Also T junctions means your pump will need to work harder. so really dont.

[Nobex]

I think you're forgetting that the inlet and outlet of a radiator is on the same side, which would require hiding a few tube runs. And I'm guessing the two reservoirs are just for looks?

 

I know, I just couldn't be bothered with drawing tubing all the way, was more focused on getting my idea for the resevoirs right.

 

What case do you plan to build in? with most cases the PSU would be in the way of the bottom rad.

Why the 2 res's? one will do just fine.

Also do you know any rads that have the fitting-setup you need? I don't.

 

EDIT: generally before planning anything like this you should find a case BEFORE planning more indepth.

 

I got a Corsair Obsidian 900D, and I just want the 2 resevoirs for looks mostly.

 

It will require a bigger pump, along with more coolant and will be more hassle with everything from building to bleeding the system but if you want to do it then go for it.

 

you will not get better/worse temps but your pump might have problems.

 

 

I suggest testing it before making it final.

 

I don't mind getting another pump or more hassle for that mather.

[Thecrazyswede]

I don't mind getting another pump or more hassle for that matter.

 

Well then, one D5 or similar pumps will be enough anyway.

[Alex(PlayMedium)]

Have you watched this video?

They manage to fill the case up good, might have some important info for you

[Nobex]

I have seen that video before, but I still wanna try and make two resevoirs work in there.

 

This is basicly what I wann try and do:

 

 

And then have something like this at either end: 

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10385/ex-tub-630/Bitspower_G14_Matte_Black_Y_Block_-_BP-MBYB.html?tl=c499s639b145

 

or

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10382/ex-tub-622/Bitspower_G14_Matte_Black_T_Adapter_BP-MBTMB.html?tl=c499s745b145

 

Is this going to be able to work?

[WaavinHicks]

I know XSPC make a radiator called the crossflow i believe which has an inlet on 1 end and the outlet on the opposite side, judging by the diagram might be the way to go for the top radiator

[Ghost]

Yes, it will work, it's pointless but it will work.

 

To clarify what @WaavinHicks said; What you are looking for to make the inlet and outlet on opposite sides of a rad is a crossflow rad. This is not an XSPC brand of radiaot but rather a type of radiotr called "crossflow" that XSPC happens to produce along with other companies.

 

I wouldn't reommend using it because of lower perfromance compared to similar sized normal radiators. There is also no need to use a crossflow rad in your build. Look at other 900D loops for an "optimal" 900D loop.

[WaavinHicks]

Yes, it will work, it's pointless but it will work.

 

To clarify what @WaavinHicks said; What you are looking for to make the inlet and outlet on opposite sides of a rad is a crossflow rad. This is not an XSPC brand of radiaot but rather a type of radiotr called "crossflow" that XSPC happens to produce along with other companies.

 

I wouldn't reommend using it because of lower perfromance compared to similar sized normal radiators. There is also no need to use a crossflow rad in your build. Look at other 900D loops for an "optimal" 900D loop.

I had no idea if they were good bad or indifferent, just remember seeing one whilst looking for a radiator and figured it may have been an option B)

[Nobex]

Yes, it will work, it's pointless but it will work.

 

To clarify what @WaavinHicks said; What you are looking for to make the inlet and outlet on opposite sides of a rad is a crossflow rad. This is not an XSPC brand of radiaot but rather a type of radiotr called "crossflow" that XSPC happens to produce along with other companies.

 

I wouldn't reommend using it because of lower perfromance compared to similar sized normal radiators. There is also no need to use a crossflow rad in your build. Look at other 900D loops for an "optimal" 900D loop.

 

I already have some EK Coolstream XTX's, the drawing was just a basic routing to show what I was planning not exactly how I was going to do the tubing.

 

What do you think is the best way to do it then? Using a Y-split at each end?

[Ghost]

I already have some EK Coolstream XTX's, the drawing was just a basic routing to show what I was planning not exactly how I was going to do the tubing.

 

What do you think is the best way to do it then? Using a Y-split at each end?

You can buy a manifold.

[Nobex]

Ok, I'll look into those then, thanks for the help.