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Pumps: MCP50X x 2
Radiator upper: XSPC RX480 Quad Fan Radiator V3
Radiator lower non psu side: EK 480 XT
Radiator lower psu side: EK 240 XT
CPU block: EK Supremacy
GPU Block: EK-FC R9-290X
Reservoir: EK X3 250 Res

Changed the top radiator to the biggest i can do push and pull, also when you put the pump in series how far apart do they need to be from each other?
 
The pumps can be directly beside each other.
There are dual housings for some pumps that directly couple the pair.
 
SuperMiguel said:
Pumps: MCP50X x 2
Radiator upper: XSPC RX480 Quad Fan Radiator V3
Radiator lower non psu side: EK 480 XT
Radiator lower psu side: EK 240 XT
CPU block: EK Supremacy
GPU Block: EK-FC R9-290X
Reservoir: EK X3 250 Res

Changed the top radiator to the biggest i can do push and pull, also when you put the pump in series how far apart do they need to be from each other?
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If you use a double top or dual pump reservoir, then that issue is decided for you :)
If not.. you'll want min 1" of HOSE going from pump 1 outlet into pump 2 inlet. Technically you could hook them up with a double ended "sli-connector".. but the HOSE is to minimise vibration issues between pumps


To go back to the hot GPU heating CPU: see these:
... may need to read the whole thread(s) to get the context :)

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7714480&postcount=32
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7715877&postcount=10
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7713302&postcount=9

.

In relation to reservoirs (and some poking in the hope to see exploding brains) :)
i would like that more people would give the purpose of a reservoir some tought.
A reservoir mainly serves 4 purposes:
1. Air trap
2. Expansion vat (when the liquid warms up, it expands and compresses the air trapped)
3. have a reserve of liquid so you dont have to top up every 2 days
4. "easy filling"

Now, how can the air trap work if it is NOT at the highest point in the loop?
Think about that for a minute.
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At the moment there are no dual pump housing for the MCP50X pumps nor will they work with any 3rd party tops. If you went with the more expensive MCP35X2, than yes. This is the bay res + combo pumps I use.

Also why not grab the same radiators all around to keep them all the same. Make sure you're matching the same FPI rads as well.
 
GTXJackBauer said:
At the moment there are no dual pump housing for the MCP50X pumps nor will they work with any 3rd party tops. If you went with the more expensive MCP35X2, than yes. This is the bay res + combo pumps I use.

Also why not grab the same radiators all around to keep them all the same. Make sure you're matching the same FPI rads as well.
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Yeah, its a few weeks too soon to have all variants of the new Maelstrom yet...
 
The top rads in today's market are the Black Ice SR1s and Nemesis, XPSC AX and the Alphacool ST line including the Monsta to name a few. Fester seems like a old designed rad unless they recently released a newer design.

Take a look at Martinliquidlabs rad testing and reviews.
 
SuperMiguel said:
btw what is your opinion on the Feser X-Changer Quad 480 Radiators ??
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I fear where this is going , and by jove, if you dare suggesting a Feser Admiral in your next post, i'll never talk to you again :temper:


SuperMiguel said:
so this pump: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...C_Industrial_PWM_Pump_-_Black_MCP35X2-BK.html is already in series? so i could use that and the EK X3 250 Res i wanted before?
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yes
or better yet, use the Swiftech Optional tank reservoir made for it :)

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...tachment_-_Rev_2b_MCP35X-RES.html?id=vLmIPCWG

Or go all out, use an Aqualis :)
 
SuperMiguel said:
Lol maybe i should go with the alphacool ut60 480 so i can use low speed fans
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:thup: Get some 120mm Premium rad fans, eLoops B12 PWM come to mind while in push only configuration. That's 85mm of rad and fan on one side and do the same to the rest. :salute: If you went with push and pull it gets very tight in the 900D even though its one of the biggest cases in production unless you went custom. You should have some decent room left for the warm air to vent through the back from the positive pressure created internally.
 
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Also look at the Noctua Industrial 2000RPM PWM fans.

I think the UT60 is a great radiator choice!
 
Ya ppl use push and pull with those 60mm rads not sure which fans they use, will need to find the build log again
 
Pumps: MCP35X2 $199.99
Radiator upper: alphacool ut60 480 $129.99
Radiator lower non psu side: alphacool ut60 480 $129.99
Radiator lower psu side or front: alphacool st30 240 $44.99
CPU block: EK Supremacy ~80
GPU Block: EK-FC R9-290X $130 each *2 $260
Reservoir: Swiftech MCP35X Reservoir $29.99

Total: $874.94 so ~$900 with taxes or shipping

Now is there a way to use 2 290x in air? like is there an after market cooler that does a better job than stock?
 
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arctic http://www.arctic.ac/eu_en/products/cooling/vga.html
or
gelid http://www.gelidsolutions.com/products/index.php?lid=1&cid=17

But as far as i know these are all 2.5 - 3 slot so it remains difficult.
tri-fire: 2 WC + 1 (bottom) on Air
quad-fire: 3 WC + 1 (bottom) on Air
is possible, but unless you've got some special PCI-E spacing that allows you something like Air (top) + W/C + W/C + Air (bottom) or W/C + Air + space + W/C + Air (bottom) it will be difficult

almost 1000 in parts... remember to add ~$500 in straight/swivel/45°/90° fittings & plugs :)
 
SuperMiguel said:
Really that much?
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well...
Bitspower straight barb fittings are $3.99 & compression fittings $9.95
And you need 14 or 16 of them. Not counting that you may need swivel or other special fittings. But maybe you like the ModMyToys fittings better?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=59_346



Fans.. you need also a handfull of them :)

Good fans are NOT cheap
the eLoop B12-P(s) retails for $26.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36_1130_49_1045

The budget (poor mans GT AP-15) Helix retails for $11.95 for PWM & $7.95 for voltage control

http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...oduct_info&cPath=36_407_696&products_id=35144

http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata..._info&cPath=36_1130_49_1050&products_id=34190
 
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