Whats The Best Loop Config...

MaXXimus · 02-17-2008, 10:38 AM

Case: Lian Li V2100

Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula

Radiators: Single 120.3 mounted in top of case and dual 120.2's on bottom of case

Tubing: Tygon 3603

I want to WC these:

CPU
NB (optional)
SB (optional)
Mosfet (optional)
Dual 3870 X2's

Im giving myself a major headache beings that Im a first timer... a few variations and not sure which will give me best heat dissipation as well as best looking loop configuration. I have thought about these configs:

Config 1 --> 2 loops: Top 120.3 cooling CPU+NB+SB+Mosfet and then both bottom 120.2's in the same loop cooling both video cards.

Config 2 --> 3 loops: (Same as Config 1) but have each video card on its own loop and its own 120.2

Config 3 --> (Same as Config 1) but reverse the order... having CPU+NB+SB+Mosfet on the bottom 120.2's and then both video cards on the top 120.3

Here is a pic of the case (presently only shows a single 120.2 on the bottom)

jaydee · 02-17-2008, 11:05 AM

I would put the most of the cooling power on the vid cards. Then a second loop for everything else.

MaXXimus · 02-17-2008, 11:19 AM

So basically Config 1 would be my best option? Dual 120.2's taking care of video and the 120.3 takin care of the CPU, NB, SB & Mosfet?

jaydee · 02-17-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaXXimus

So basically Config 1 would be my best option? Dual 120.2's taking care of video and the 120.3 takin care of the CPU, NB, SB & Mosfet?

Yeah that is what I do.

ben333 · 02-17-2008, 08:45 PM

Yeah, thats what I would do also. you should get some nice temps

MaXXimus · 02-18-2008, 05:16 AM

Thank for the help guys, much appreciated.

Do you think its worth getting the divider chromed? Expensive?

HammerSandwich · 02-19-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaXXimus

So basically Config 1 would be my best option? Dual 120.2's taking care of video and the 120.3 takin care of the CPU, NB, SB & Mosfet?

I agree. But it's a damned shame that the motherboard is upside down for this.

MaXXimus · 02-19-2008, 04:25 PM

Shame the mobo is upside down? Why is that?

HammerSandwich · 02-19-2008, 04:55 PM

Criss-cross! The vidcards will be up near the 120.3 and vice versa for the CPU & 120.2s.

MaXXimus · 02-19-2008, 05:14 PM

No problems there, the pumps will deal with it just fine and Im sure with a lil artwork I can get some nice lookin loops

.... I hope... lol

02-17-2008, 10:38 AM	#1
MaXXimus Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 5	Whats The Best Loop Config... Case: Lian Li V2100 Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula Radiators: Single 120.3 mounted in top of case and dual 120.2's on bottom of case Tubing: Tygon 3603 I want to WC these: CPU NB (optional) SB (optional) Mosfet (optional) Dual 3870 X2's Im giving myself a major headache beings that Im a first timer... a few variations and not sure which will give me best heat dissipation as well as best looking loop configuration. I have thought about these configs: Config 1 --> 2 loops: Top 120.3 cooling CPU+NB+SB+Mosfet and then both bottom 120.2's in the same loop cooling both video cards. Config 2 --> 3 loops: (Same as Config 1) but have each video card on its own loop and its own 120.2 Config 3 --> (Same as Config 1) but reverse the order... having CPU+NB+SB+Mosfet on the bottom 120.2's and then both video cards on the top 120.3 Here is a pic of the case (presently only shows a single 120.2 on the bottom)

02-17-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Re: Whats The Best Loop Config... I would put the most of the cooling power on the vid cards. Then a second loop for everything else.

02-17-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
MaXXimus Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 5	Re: Whats The Best Loop Config... So basically Config 1 would be my best option? Dual 120.2's taking care of video and the 120.3 takin care of the CPU, NB, SB & Mosfet?

02-17-2008, 08:45 PM	#5
ben333 Uber Pro/Mods Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Hampshire (USA) Posts: Two hundred somethin Posts: 432	Re: Whats The Best Loop Config... Yeah, thats what I would do also. you should get some nice temps __________________ Pro Slacker

02-18-2008, 05:16 AM	#6
MaXXimus Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 5	Re: Whats The Best Loop Config... Thank for the help guys, much appreciated. Do you think its worth getting the divider chromed? Expensive?

02-19-2008, 04:25 PM	#8
MaXXimus Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 5	Re: Whats The Best Loop Config... Shame the mobo is upside down? Why is that?

02-19-2008, 04:55 PM	#9
HammerSandwich Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 15143 Posts: 358	Re: Whats The Best Loop Config... Criss-cross! The vidcards will be up near the 120.3 and vice versa for the CPU & 120.2s. __________________ www.procooling.com: It's true we are often a bunch of assholes

02-19-2008, 05:14 PM	#10
MaXXimus Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 5	Re: Whats The Best Loop Config... No problems there, the pumps will deal with it just fine and Im sure with a lil artwork I can get some nice lookin loops .... I hope... lol

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