Is it possible ?

[MickeyCoquin]

Hi

 

quick question for the watercooling guys, is it possible to have 3 separate radiators operating in the same build ?

 

Not 3 AIO kits but 3 radiators with their fans and only one pump. Is it more complicated than installing a 2 radiators circuit ?

 

Thanks

[Senzelian]

Yeah of course you can have 3 radiators and it's also not much more expensive or complicated.

All you need is the space and two more additional fittings.

 

But make sure it's actually worth putting a third radiator in. Often you don't need one.

[MickeyCoquin]

I want 3 because i think exhausting the hot air from 3 different sides will be good for the temperature.

 

Does it mean i will need 2 pumps ?

 

Thanks

[RollinLower]

Definitely possible. A normal D5/DDC pump is plenty for even 3 rads and a GPU and CPU block. 

Keep in mind that adding more blocks adds more restriction in the loop tho

[MickeyCoquin]

OK do you know where can i find some reading regarding the restrictions you are referring to ?

[MickeyCoquin]

To be more specific i will run a 8700k delided and possibly a 1070TI (stiil need to buy one) i will OC the i7.

 

I'm building my own case, i was thinking 2*240 rads and 1*120, so now i need to figure out what other components i will need to build a proper WC circuit.

 

Budget, i'm not entirely sure as it will be my first WC system ^^

 

So i'm waiting for your advice on some good material

[MickeyCoquin]

I'm also curious to understand how the circuit hot/cool liquid is working for such a build ? Any help is greatly appreciated

[Mick Naughty]

I wouldn’t worry about restriction with just 2 blocks and 3 rads. That’s about average now. 

 

Just buy what you think will fit in your case and go for it. 

[MickeyCoquin]

I will for sure, but i need to do some research before, again first time in WC building, so i'm gathering as much information as possible in order to buy the proper parts and the best ones if possible ^^

[Mick Naughty]

I just watched video of actual water cooling builds and went from there. Isn’t much to know really. Just things to learn along the way. 

[MickeyCoquin]

Yes but to be fair there doesn't seems to be a lot of videos or pics of 3 rads, i couldn't find one, so i'm kind of in the dark here ^^

[Mick Naughty]

Doesn’t matter how many rads there are. The build will be the same. Plenty of good youtubers that have several rads in every build. 

[MickeyCoquin]

Can you give an example ? Couldn't find a single pic/vid...

[Mick Naughty]

Look up singularity computers 

[MickeyCoquin]

LOL they have so many vids...

[MickeyCoquin]

Correct me if i'm wrong, i will need 2 reservoirs ?

[Mick Naughty]

No you don’t even need a res. One is plenty if you prefer ease of use. 

 

[MickeyCoquin]

OK i found one

 

 

But it has 2 res and 2 pump... Can you recommend a video for a single res/pump build, still having a hard time to find one. Sorry...

[Mick Naughty]

I can’t right now. I don’t see how any of that matters really your build is gonna be the same build regardless. Watch jayz2cents for small builds. 

[MickeyCoquin]

OK thanks for your help.

 

Can anybody else recommend a video or a review that could help me ?

[MickeyCoquin]

 

 

 

[MickeyCoquin]

Please be indulgent this is my first sketch...

 

Any comments regarding positions of the parts and air flow ? I was thinking front and right side in, and back and psu out.

[SolarNova]

My rig uses 3 rads 1 pump, and res. For CPu and GPU.

No problem.

 

I have a 240 Nexxxos monsta rad pushpull, and 2x XSPX AX240's.

So a single pump is fine.

 

Res - Pump - GPU - Rad1 - CPU - Rad 2 - Rad3 -

 

Rad 1 is bolted to the back of my case, so it made sense to have it in the order it is.

[Mick Naughty]

Given the scale of it, I suggest a smaller psu. As you will need room for the cables and fans on the radiators. 

 

Also I assume the it will

be custom wiring to

be able to reach everything. 

Then the pump res mounting, if you are gonna mount it to a rad or the empty space next to the mobo. 

 

Another big thing would be maintenance, so a drain as the bottom and all the rads having their ports at the bottom as well. And if you get certain rads, you could even do a fill/bleed port at the very top which would make life much easier. 

[MickeyCoquin]

@Mick Naughty The it ?

 

Pump and reservoir will be on the left empty side not next to the mobo, there is already a rad there.

Rads will have their ports at the bottom as shown on the sketches, at it seems better that way when i draw it. I may be wrong as don't know a clue about water cooling ^^

 

Thanks @SolarNova, that's very helpful i will try to follow your build (pictures are welcome if you can take the time)