loop order...CPU only loop

gsrcrxsi · 06-06-08, 10:12 PM

i know this has been asked probably 1983279847234 times, and i did a search but i apparently suck at it.

i know it probably doesnt matter TOO much, but im just looking for some opinions as this is my first loop.

my parts:

Dtek fusion waterblock w/ quad nozzle
Mastercleen 1/2" tubing
Corsair DDC-11P pump w/ petras top
swiftech micro res
swifteh MCR-320 rad
rocketfish case

so any suggestions would be appreciated

Tekko · 06-06-08, 10:40 PM

at best shuffling order in a loop will get you a 0.5C decrease in temp but making sure you get the shortest lenght of tubing without hard bends and kinks will tend to yield a better decrease in temp and a cleaner loop to work with. I'd take a 3C temp hit anytime if it means a maintenance like a walk in the park.

Th3 F4ll3n P1mp · 06-06-08, 10:42 PM

Just make sure to put the reservoir or tline before the pump and all will be fine.

4GHZ_or_bust · 06-06-08, 10:53 PM

pump - rad - cpu - res should do. Rad before CPU block helps cool the water just as it goes into cpu block.

Sarsbaby · 06-06-08, 11:01 PM

Try also to have your T-line or RES as the highest part, even just until the air is bled out.

gsrcrxsi · 06-06-08, 11:12 PM

well because of where im putting everything, the res will be right below the rad (it will be mounted on the top panel blowing out)

but i guess i can mount everything up, get the tubing lengths sorted out, then bleed the loop outside the case with the res on top, and then reinstall the loop as a whole after bleeding. will that work?

Sarsbaby · 06-06-08, 11:15 PM

Whatever is easier for you.

gsrcrxsi · 06-06-08, 11:20 PM

any tips on bleeding? i figure all i need to do is just put the res on top and add water and run the pump and keep adding water til all the air comes out? or is there more to it?

LabRat23 · 06-07-08, 12:53 PM

Shortest total hose length > order. IMHO

Th3 F4ll3n P1mp · 06-07-08, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabRat23

Shortest total hose length > order. IMHO

+1 as long as res is before pump.

RedRaider · 07-17-08, 11:56 AM

Res before pump ALWAYS...

IMO, best loop order...

RES / PUMP / RAD / BLOCK

4GHZ_or_bust · 07-18-08, 05:24 PM

But it's also important to keep all tubes as short as possible. The Black Ice X-flow I have has barbs on opposite side of the rad so it was easy to have both short as possible and still have rad first. Pump/res is one unit and sits on the bottom of the case. The pump is rotated 90 degree so the outlet points straight up, and the tube goes almost perfectly straight up into the rad. On the other side of the rad, there's only 9 inches of tube from rad to the inlet of water block.

It is possible to have best of both if you plan ahead on where everything is mounted.

06-06-08, 10:12 PM	Thread Starter #1
gsrcrxsi Member Join Date: Feb 2008	loop order...CPU only loop i know this has been asked probably 1983279847234 times, and i did a search but i apparently suck at it. i know it probably doesnt matter TOO much, but im just looking for some opinions as this is my first loop. my parts: Dtek fusion waterblock w/ quad nozzle Mastercleen 1/2" tubing Corsair DDC-11P pump w/ petras top swiftech micro res swifteh MCR-320 rad rocketfish case so any suggestions would be appreciated __________________ MAIN: AOpen case \| E6700 \| Intel DG965PZ \| 8GB Crucial DDR2-800 \| 2x Intel X-25M 80GB RAID-0 \| 275w PSU HTPC: Antec Fusion Remote \| E5200 \| Intel DG33TL \| EVGA GT430 \| 4GB Corsair DDR2-800 \| OZ 60GB Vertex 2 \| 2x WD 2TB Green \| Dynex 400w LAPTOP: Asus G60VT \| P7450 \| nVidia GTX260M \| 4GB DDR2-800 \| 320GB 7200rpm HEAT Last edited by gsrcrxsi; 06-06-08 at 10:18 PM.
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06-06-08, 10:40 PM	#2
Tekko Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Montreal, Qc	at best shuffling order in a loop will get you a 0.5C decrease in temp but making sure you get the shortest lenght of tubing without hard bends and kinks will tend to yield a better decrease in temp and a cleaner loop to work with. I'd take a 3C temp hit anytime if it means a maintenance like a walk in the park. __________________ Opteron 148 on a DFI CFX3200 OCZ 2x1Gb plat PC 4000 X1900xtx Seasonic S12-600w PSU CMStacker 810 and more sanyo denki then I need 2x74gb WD raptor 10k rpm + 200gb WD 7200 rpm 8.1Ghz Folding 24/7
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06-06-08, 10:42 PM	#3
Th3 F4ll3n P1mp Disabled Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 127.0.0.1	Just make sure to put the reservoir or tline before the pump and all will be fine.
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06-06-08, 10:53 PM	#4
4GHZ_or_bust Now 6GHz or Bust! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan	pump - rad - cpu - res should do. Rad before CPU block helps cool the water just as it goes into cpu block. __________________ space for rent
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06-06-08, 11:01 PM	#5
Sarsbaby Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Quakertown Pa.	Try also to have your T-line or RES as the highest part, even just until the air is bled out.
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06-06-08, 11:12 PM	Thread Starter #6
gsrcrxsi Member Join Date: Feb 2008	well because of where im putting everything, the res will be right below the rad (it will be mounted on the top panel blowing out) but i guess i can mount everything up, get the tubing lengths sorted out, then bleed the loop outside the case with the res on top, and then reinstall the loop as a whole after bleeding. will that work? __________________ MAIN: AOpen case \| E6700 \| Intel DG965PZ \| 8GB Crucial DDR2-800 \| 2x Intel X-25M 80GB RAID-0 \| 275w PSU HTPC: Antec Fusion Remote \| E5200 \| Intel DG33TL \| EVGA GT430 \| 4GB Corsair DDR2-800 \| OZ 60GB Vertex 2 \| 2x WD 2TB Green \| Dynex 400w LAPTOP: Asus G60VT \| P7450 \| nVidia GTX260M \| 4GB DDR2-800 \| 320GB 7200rpm HEAT
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06-06-08, 11:15 PM	#7
Sarsbaby Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Quakertown Pa.	Whatever is easier for you.
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06-06-08, 11:20 PM	Thread Starter #8
gsrcrxsi Member Join Date: Feb 2008	any tips on bleeding? i figure all i need to do is just put the res on top and add water and run the pump and keep adding water til all the air comes out? or is there more to it? __________________ MAIN: AOpen case \| E6700 \| Intel DG965PZ \| 8GB Crucial DDR2-800 \| 2x Intel X-25M 80GB RAID-0 \| 275w PSU HTPC: Antec Fusion Remote \| E5200 \| Intel DG33TL \| EVGA GT430 \| 4GB Corsair DDR2-800 \| OZ 60GB Vertex 2 \| 2x WD 2TB Green \| Dynex 400w LAPTOP: Asus G60VT \| P7450 \| nVidia GTX260M \| 4GB DDR2-800 \| 320GB 7200rpm HEAT
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06-07-08, 12:53 PM	#9
LabRat23 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA	Shortest total hose length > order. IMHO
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07-17-08, 11:56 AM	#11
RedRaider Registered Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RRTech	Res before pump ALWAYS... IMO, best loop order... RES / PUMP / RAD / BLOCK
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07-18-08, 05:24 PM	#12
4GHZ_or_bust Now 6GHz or Bust! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan	But it's also important to keep all tubes as short as possible. The Black Ice X-flow I have has barbs on opposite side of the rad so it was easy to have both short as possible and still have rad first. Pump/res is one unit and sits on the bottom of the case. The pump is rotated 90 degree so the outlet points straight up, and the tube goes almost perfectly straight up into the rad. On the other side of the rad, there's only 9 inches of tube from rad to the inlet of water block. It is possible to have best of both if you plan ahead on where everything is mounted. __________________ space for rent
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