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Where to get a manifold

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starsfan7

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I have been scouring the internet for some sort of distribution block or a manifold for a watercooling system. I am too lazy to build one myself, so any suggestions on where to buy one?
 
We can make a custom one for ya similar to THIS send me a PM with your specs # of outlets it would be 1.5" diameter inlet would be a barb where the red fill plug is
 
Well, here is the idea, all I really need is CPU and VGA, and I'm running it off of an exos system. I don't want to parallel that because I'm going to screw either my VGA, or my CPU, whichever is second. So between 2 things, it's either a distri block or parallel with the first outlet going through a second 120mm radiator. I do not know if an exos can push that though.
 
Which EXOS do you have? Also Parker makes a variety of push-fit and compression fittings suitable for watercooling. They also make coolant manifolds as well that are available off the shelf.
 
Well a manifold would actually still be par. but it would sort of buffer and even outt the flow sort of like an accumulator tank makes up for sudden pressure change .. sort of...
 
starsfan7 said:
I don't want to parallel that because I'm going to screw either my VGA, or my CPU, whichever is second.
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Not really, there's very little temp change before/after each block... With parallel flow, you''re splitting flowrate, also. That's bad for heat transfer.
 
zer0signal667 said:
Not really, there's very little temp change before/after each block... With parallel flow, you''re splitting flowrate, also. That's bad for heat transfer.
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Yes, but if he has a EXOS II design where it is a native 3/8 system AND you want to use their blocks then you probably have to split your lines to keep the flow rates at an acceptable level. Their CPU-300 cooler comes in 3/8 ID and all their other blocks are 6mm (1/4") ID. So the way to fix it is to use a Y splitter on both ends of the loop that Koolance makes. :)
 
Well then waht would you guys recommend then? I am upgrading my old gaming rig with an exos system, that is why I am asking. I have always wanted to do watercooling, currently it's a 478 3.0 HT with a swiftech awesome blossom and a thermaltake UFO 82 CFM 92mm fan. Radeon 9800 XT, and two vantec tornadoes. Needless to say, it is loud. So I want to get a Lian-Li 65 and add an exos, so I want to know what is the best way to run that. Also I have had a hell of a time finding a decent 478 waterblock, any tips?
 
Top Nurse said:
Yes, but if he has a EXOS II design where it is a native 3/8 system AND you want to use their blocks then you probably have to split your lines to keep the flow rates at an acceptable level. Their CPU-300 cooler comes in 3/8 ID and all their other blocks are 6mm (1/4") ID. So the way to fix it is to use a Y splitter on both ends of the loop that Koolance makes. :)
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Well, I was planning to use an AC cuplex pro CPU block, with an aquagratix GPU block. Running off of a Koolance PC3-426/Lian-Li mating.
 
Well, I ended up just going with the koolance/lian li case. Unfortunately the whole thing is 6mm plumbing. I went with the two 6mm 300 series koolance waterblocks for CPU and VGA. I guess that for now, I wll just run them in a parallel set up and see what my temps are. I am shooting for around 40 c load. I average about 50 cload, so I think 10c is a good goal for now, I'll post up when I get it all together.
 
you should really just run those in series otherwise you are going to kill your flowrate. the slightly warmer water going from the cpu to gpu will make a hell of a lot less difference than halving your flowrate to each block.
 
I wish I still had the linky... there's a company that makes exactly what you're looking for (although I agree it's not a great idea). It was basically an aluminum tube with a series of compression fittings mounted down it's legth. Supposedly it would keep things more tidy by allowing each device to have it's own feed line. I'll look around for it and if I can find it will send you a PM.
 
BellaCroix said:
I wish I still had the linky... there's a company that makes exactly what you're looking for (although I agree it's not a great idea). It was basically an aluminum tube with a series of compression fittings mounted down it's legth. Supposedly it would keep things more tidy by allowing each device to have it's own feed line. I'll look around for it and if I can find it will send you a PM.
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like i just said that will kill flow rates..... run it in series. trust me.
look in my profile under occupation if you dont beleive me
 
Ctrl_Alt_Delete said:
like i just said that will kill flow rates..... run it in series. trust me.
look in my profile under occupation if you dont beleive me
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I just looked. So why does Koolance keep telling people to split their lines after running it through the 3/8" CPU-300-H / V10 cooler?
 
the reason for the split is cause of the 3/8" tube in those systems. the system in question is 1/4" ID all the way through so by splitting that you will have 1/8" flow rates. NOT GOOD
 
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