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Loop best order options?? (diagrams inside). HAF X dual 360 rads

douglatins

douglatins

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I have this setup, not really 2 pump/res just showing the two options for mounting.
Which is the best way for me to route the tubes? To make it easy to bleed and everything else

Top is a MCR-XP
Back a RX360

Type 1


Type 2


Type 3


Type 4
 
i would go for option one, the way you put you WC stuff doesn't matter that much aslong pump is @ the bottom of the case
 
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Loop order does NOT matter outside of having the res before the pump. Temps within a properly setup (as in enough rad) loop do not vary by more than 1-2C from any point inside the loop.
 
Most direct (shortest) with least bend's is best :)
 
douglatins said:
To make it easy to bleed and everything else
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Type 2 would be most ideal for draining, as the pump and res would have a decent amount of tubing so they can be moved out of the case to drain. Also, removing pump when draining can help with flow.

Of course, the rear rad ain't gonna be fun to empty. So, with Type 2, you could lay hte case on it's side with the pump/res hanging out below, might make that a bit easier.

Since everyone else ignored that bit of your question. ;)

EarthDog said:
Temps within a properly setup (as in enough rad) loop do not vary by more than 1-2C from any point inside the loop.
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Unless using some sort of chiller.:laugh:
 
cadaveca said:
Since everyone else ignored that bit of your question. ;)
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Assuming the use of an EK res it can detach, negating any concern's :) There may be other res' that detach but i have always used a Tline :o
 
cadaveca said:
Unless using some sort of chiller.:laugh:
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Even then, temps do not vary from point to point more than 1-2C with a proper loop. It doesnt matter if the coolant is 30C or 5C on a chiller, it will still be within 1-2C from any point in the loop with proper flow rates and enough rad/cooling capacity.

Unless that was sarcastic or something? :confused:
 
EarthDog said:
Even then, temps do not vary from point to point more than 1-2C with a proper loop. It doesnt matter if the coolant is 30C or 5C on a chiller, it will still be within 1-2C from any point in the loop with proper flow rates and enough rad/cooling capacity.

Unless that was sarcastic or something? :confused:
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:o I think there would be quite a difference in the loop in/out on the chiller, prolly a 15c ^T, but after that yes everything would be within a couple degree's. Technically :rolleyes:
 
i will put a T line just after the pump
 
Id link to see some supporting information on that to learn where(IF) I went wrong. Thermodynamics and my frightningly mediocre knowledge of watercooling and loops tell me otherwise (and so does testing from skinee/martin labs IIRC).

BUt we are drifting a bit OT.
 
EarthDog said:
Id link to see some supporting information on that to learn where(IF) I went wrong. Thermodynamics and my frightningly mediocre knowledge of watercooling and loops tell me otherwise (and so does testing from skinee/martin labs IIRC).

BUt we are drifting a bit OT.
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I guess you're right, after a while temps would equalize :o
 
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cadaveca said:
Type 2 would be most ideal for draining, as the pump and res would have a decent amount of tubing so they can be moved out of the case to drain. Also, removing pump when draining can help with flow.

Of course, the rear rad ain't gonna be fun to empty. So, with Type 2, you could lay hte case on it's side with the pump/res hanging out below, might make that a bit easier.

Since everyone else ignored that bit of your question. ;)



Unless using some sort of chiller.:laugh:
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How bout this?
 
Much better. ;)

You don't really need the "t" though, should be able to take the top off the res and drain from there.

Myself, for draining, I'd be removing the pump/res together anyway.
 
cadaveca said:
Much better. ;)

You don't really need the "t" though, should be able to take the top off the res and drain from there.

Myself, for draining, I'd be removing the pump/res together anyway.
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I already have the fittings, so unless it's a worse idea than taking top off...
 
I like to use forced air to remove remaining water from a loop, perhaps others have more input now that your question might be a bit more clear to them. :laugh:

Anyway, I don't think it's a worse idea, at all, really.
 
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