do I need another pump?

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My loop contains a swiftech mcp655 - heatkiller 3.0 - swiftech 320 rad - heatkiller 285GPU v2 - swiftech 220 rad - res - back to pump. My question is, I want to install a EK EVGA Classified waterblock to the loop.

1. Would I be able to include this to the loop?
2. Should I make two loops and if so, should I get another mcp655?
3. Can I use the same res for both loops?
 
mejohnm said:
My loop contains a swiftech mcp655 - heatkiller 3.0 - swiftech 320 rad - heatkiller 285GPU v2 - swiftech 220 rad - res - back to pump. My question is, I want to install a EK EVGA Classified waterblock to the loop.

1. Would I be able to include this to the loop?
2. Should I make two loops and if so, should I get another mcp655?
3. Can I use the same res for both loops?
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1. Yes. You don't need another pump.
2. You can but you don't need to.
3. Depends on the res that you use. Some reservoirs are designed to accommodate 2 pumps. Otherwise you're going to need another res for the second pump.
 
I'm glad to see this discussion... I am heading in a very similar direction. Adding a 280gtx to go sli, into a corei7, 280 gtx loop with a 655 pump, and expanding to 5x120 worth of radiator - and maybe adding in the mobo chipset. I'd prefer to not add a second pump or loop if it's avoidable.

From a strict fluids theory standpoint there is no reason you can't have 2 pumps in series to overcome extra head... but I've only seen it done twice. Anyone reading ever do this for PC cooling??
 
you will be fine. Personally I would make two loops if you have adequate room in your case. I like dual loops. more work and money but whatever
 
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