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Single or dual loop setup?

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I'm not sure if I should have a single or dual loop setup in my next build. All the parts are in my sig, only difference is I'll have 2 GTXs. If I go single loop I'll be getting the Koolance Exos-2 with most likely Maze4 GPU blocks. So, I'm asking you guys if the Exos-2 will handle the load of 2 GTXs plus my CPU and most likely the mobo chipset, or if I should have 2 separate loops, one dedicated to just the video cards. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
Well I think three loops would be more appropriate. :D However, two would be okay as well. The GPU's get considerably hotter than the CPU.
 
Even with the Exos-2's 700 watt heat dissipation I should go with 2 loops? In that case, what would you suggest instead for both loops? If I go 2 loops I won't be getting the Exos-2 as its too expensive for that. I'll be getting the Kandalf case so I'll have plenty of room and I'm open to all suggestions.

EDIT: Could I do something along the lines of getting 2 Swiftech H20-APEX kits and using one for the CPU and mobo chipset, and using the other for the 2 GTXs?
 
I'm thinking I can fit 2 Swiftech H20-APEX kits in there. Its the Thermaltake Kandalf case, and I'm thinking I can put one rad on the outside of the back and mount the second one internally on the bottom and put the 2 pumps up near the front if i move the drives up a few slots. Anyone have any suggestions or see anything that I might be missing with that?
 
Well I suppose you can make do with the Exos II unit running just the GPU + CPU, but you will be on the edge as far as having additional cooling capacity. What tube size do you want to run, what is important to you (asthetics, pure performance, some combination of these)? What is your budget? Feeding Frenzy is very similar to what you are proposing. Have you looked around in the worklog section of the Case Modding Forum? Might give you some ideas to start with. :)
 
dude, in my worklog in my sig, my boy reventant is using a koolance setup with 2 maze blocks and a dd cpu block and doing just fine.
 
I'd say that the new Koolance can more than handle the load. Also the Swiftech APEX would be another great one to cool what you're looking at.................. :D
 
Even a good Alphacool system with a dual 120 radiator would cool what you want in your OP..................;)
 
I'm pretty much going for performance here. And if I used the Exos-2 I'd be using 3/8" tubing throughout the loop. But I've been looking around and it looked like I could fit 2 APEX kits in there and I'm sure I would get better temps than with the Exos unless im mistaken. :p I could mount 1 rad outside the back and the 2nd rad on the base of the case and put the pumps up near the front. Unless you guys think that it wouldn't fit too well in there.
 
I'm sure you could get 2 of them to fit................. :D But why not try one to see if you like the performance and then add a second radiator/pump if you're not happy with the performance.
 
The smart move is to get the new EXOS II unit and then take the bottom off and bolt it to the top of your case. That way you can always have portability to another case design with minimal porting over problems.
 
Well Koolance has a strap for on-the-go systems to keep the unit in place without bolting.

So I guess the cheaper way to go is with the Exos-2 and it will handle the mobo chipset, 2x GTXs, and the cpu just fine? And if not, I could just add another radiator for just the cards. So, would it make a difference how I routed the tubing, like which blocks first?
 
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