Parallel or Serial Bridge?

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Looking to water cool my 7970's, and I was wondering which is the best way to go? Parallel or Serial? I plan on getting some sort of EK block, along with a 120x2 rad and MCP655 pump. Which one will get me better cooling? Thanks
 
I recommend against using EK blocks. Since you have a 655 pump, you would benefit better from a parallel setup.
 
Tsumi said:
I recommend against using EK blocks. Since you have a 655 pump, you would benefit better from a parallel setup.
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Reason's why you are against? Availability is one of the reason why I may be getting an EK block.
 
Nickel plating quality issues and poor customer service.
 
Second on the parallel connection.

Parallel connection has less restriction.
 
thesecond said:
Second on the parallel connection.

Parallel connection has less restriction.
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But also less flow-rate through each block. Thus, if you have a high presssure pump that can handle the restriction series works better, and if you have a low pressure pump with high flow rate parallel works better.
 
FaRKle0079 said:
But also less flow-rate through each block. Thus, if you have a high presssure pump that can handle the restriction series works better, and if you have a low pressure pump with high flow rate parallel works better.
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Word up. Thus 655 = parallel. :)

Are we sure series yields lower temps though?
 
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Hey guys, thanks for all of your reply's......today i picked up a 780, so I will not be keeping my 7970's. I will keep this thread open in the mean time....great info for anyone else looking :cool:
 
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