Too much for 1 pump?

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Im getting ready to build a new loop. My final goal is to have the most quiet system I can possibly build.

Would I be able to put all of the following in 1 loop w/ 1 pump?
NB block
Processor block
Video Card block
Dual HDD block
BIX III Radiator
Reservoir


All this will have 1/2 OD fittings and I will be using 3/8 ID tubing. I havent shopped around for a pump yet. I will be looking for something as quiet is possible that can handle this.
 
For a loop like that, I'd recommend focusing more on high pressure, and less on flow rate. Also, maybe think about upsizing to 1/2" ID tubing. But yes, one pump will be fine.
 
I didnt see you list a cpu block, are you planning to water cool this as well? I would assume so... Generally a single pump would be enough, something like a ddc+ w/ petra's top is a good deal. Although that brings me to my next question, do you have higher end scsi HD's or something that run hot? Only reason I ask is because HD blocks are pretty useless IMO, add more restriction to the loop, and are overpriced. Most drives are well within operating temperature in a case with even a small amount of airflow and thats really all you need. The more pressure in your loop the better, especially if you're dealing with very restrictive blocks, i.e. Storm.
 
cool thanks guys.

do you think that using the 1/2 ID tubing will make a difference in my loop? I wanted to go with the 3/8 so I can manage it a little easier. my setup in my current comp is 1/2 and it's pretty bulky.
 
yeah I'm gonna have a cpu block too. I am running raptor drives. the main reason I wanna run water to them is because I wasn't planning on putting any fans in my case (other than the fan in the PSU). the pump, rad, and res are going to be in a seperate enclosure.
 
I'd go with 1/2" barbs and use Masterkleer 7/16" tubing. Its inbetween 3/8" and 1/2" tubing and works about as well at Tygon. The tubing is just insanly inexpensive, but can be difficult to get one and off of plastic 1/2" barbs. I use 7/16" MasterKleer tubing in my system and I'm quite satisfied with it.

As for a HDD block, its really not needed. Save your money and put a low noise Sythe fan in front of the HDDs to create a little bit of airflow in your PC. Afterall, there are components on the motherboard that need and benefit from airflow to dissapate heat.

For a pump, the DCC with the Petra top is nice, but a D5 will work just about the same.
 
autobot said:
I'd go with 1/2" barbs and use Masterkleer 7/16" tubing. Its inbetween 3/8" and 1/2" tubing and works about as well at Tygon. The tubing is just insanly inexpensive, but can be difficult to get one and off of plastic 1/2" barbs. I use 7/16" MasterKleer tubing in my system and I'm quite satisfied with it.

As for a HDD block, its really not needed. Save your money and put a low noise Sythe fan in front of the HDDs to create a little bit of airflow in your PC. Afterall, there are components on the motherboard that need and benefit from airflow to dissapate heat.

For a pump, the DCC with the Petra top is nice, but a D5 will work just about the same.
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I agree with everything autobot said... Your going to want some airflow at least over the mosfets.
 
For the pump get a DDC+, modified top is a plus but not needed. Also you should intelligently choose your components. Look for low restriction components.

This is a case where I would recommend the Apogee over the Storm for its lower restriction.

For the chipset cooler get the Swiftech, DD, or EK blocks. Stay away from the AC/Alphacool etc... blocks because they are needlessly restrictive.

For the GPU a simple Maze 4 or MCW60 is a good choice.

The DDC+ along with well chosen low restriction, flow agnostic blocks will help you a lot and make this a very doable setup.
 
Man, thanks for all the good info. This will get me on the right track for sure.

Hows the noise on the DDC+? I have an old DD pump that I bought 2 years ago, I cant remember the model though... but anyway, it ended up being louder than I liked. Im sure they have improved by now.
 
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