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2014/07/27 21:08:47 (permalink)
This is a 2 part question.
First will a 360 & 240 rad be enough to keep the i7-4960x & 4 GTX 670 FTW+ 4g at low temps or should I spring for another 240 rad.
Second will my 1500L/H pump handle all this or should I get another little pump.
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    Re: i7-4960x & 4 GTX 670 FTW+ 4gb Water cooling question. 2014/07/28 03:09:19 (permalink)
    The pump most likely will handle it, but I would do two loops. This would mean another pump. If you want one loop, here is what I would suggest for your loop: RAD1 - Pump - CPU - RAD2 - GPU - GPU - GPU -GPU - RAD1. A common rule of thumb is that each device needs 120 mm, which would mean you need 600 mm of radiator to effectively cool your configuration. I would suggest that the rad after the CPU be 120, then you will need 480 mm for the GPUs. I have three GPUs going to a 480. It handles it, but I think my 780 Ti runs a bit cooler than the 670, but I am not sure. My temps are in the low 40s when benching or folding, may get to 50, but not much more.



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    Re: i7-4960x & 4 GTX 670 FTW+ 4gb Water cooling question. 2014/07/28 07:40:09 (permalink)
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    The pump most likely will handle it, but I would do two loops. This would mean another pump. If you want one loop, here is what I would suggest for your loop: RAD1 - Pump - CPU - RAD2 - GPU - GPU - GPU -GPU - RAD1. A common rule of thumb is that each device needs 120 mm, which would mean you need 600 mm of radiator to effectively cool your configuration. I would suggest that the rad after the CPU be 120, then you will need 480 mm for the GPUs. I have three GPUs going to a 480. It handles it, but I think my 780 Ti runs a bit cooler than the 670, but I am not sure. My temps are in the low 40s when benching or folding, may get to 50, but not much more.



    I already have a 360 rad in the case that i was going to use for everything but was advised to get more rads, so 480 isn't an option but 2 240s are. How does this sound RAD1 - PUMP - CPU - RAD2 - GPU - GPU - RAD3 - GPU - GPU - RAD1.  
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    Re: i7-4960x & 4 GTX 670 FTW+ 4gb Water cooling question. 2014/07/28 12:50:39 (permalink)
    I considered that configuration for you, but that would require more tubing and no bridge for the GPUs. If you are okay with that, then what you suggest should be fine. I would be concerned with two things, (1) making sure the tubing is not everywhere and (2) that you have good air flow for the three rads. I did push/pull on my two 480 mm rads, but my case is really big. Let me know how it turns out. I need to drain mine over the next few weeks. Make sure you have a good way to drain the loop designed into the build of the loop.



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    Re: i7-4960x & 4 GTX 670 FTW+ 4gb Water cooling question. 2014/07/28 13:37:24 (permalink)
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    I considered that configuration for you, but that would require more tubing and no bridge for the GPUs. If you are okay with that, then what you suggest should be fine. I would be concerned with two things, (1) making sure the tubing is not everywhere and (2) that you have good air flow for the three rads. I did push/pull on my two 480 mm rads, but my case is really big. Let me know how it turns out. I need to drain mine over the next few weeks. Make sure you have a good way to drain the loop designed into the build of the loop.



    I have the 900d so it shouldn't be a prob with the tubes. As for draining I always try to get all the liquid away from the pump then let the pump do the rest.(Disconnect the out tube, put it in a bottle or anything to catch the liquid and let the pump pull all the liquid out) But if you have a better way please do share.  
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    Re: i7-4960x & 4 GTX 670 FTW+ 4gb Water cooling question. 2014/07/28 15:50:01 (permalink)
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    I considered that configuration for you, but that would require more tubing and no bridge for the GPUs. If you are okay with that, then what you suggest should be fine. I would be concerned with two things, (1) making sure the tubing is not everywhere and (2) that you have good air flow for the three rads. I did push/pull on my two 480 mm rads, but my case is really big. Let me know how it turns out. I need to drain mine over the next few weeks. Make sure you have a good way to drain the loop designed into the build of the loop.



    I have the 900d so it shouldn't be a prob with the tubes. As for draining I always try to get all the liquid away from the pump then let the pump do the rest.(Disconnect the out tube, put it in a bottle or anything to catch the liquid and let the pump pull all the liquid out) But if you have a better way please do share.  




    The 900D should be fine.  I wanted a bit more like a box rather than the tall thin design of the 900D, so I did a Caselabs case.  I put in a no drip male/female just below each pump.  I then made a T to drain into a bucket.  I do not like using my pump when draining for fear of burning it out.  With this set-up, I can also raise one tub, which allows it to be the air in flow.  This thing drains relatively quickly.  Then there is the fill up and the work to get the bubbles out.  I have been happy with my temps and the overall set-up.  Hope you feel the same.  Good luck.



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