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FooTemps · 12-13-2005, 10:22 PM

Note: I am running a Small form factor system and I'm dead set on keeping it. I'm not going to change my system.
I'm running an mATX system and I've been planning a watercooling layout for almost a month now and I've come to two different options that have to deal with restriction and routing.

My Setup:
AMD A64 x2 4400+
MSI K8NGM2-FID
G.Skill 2gb (2x 1gig) ddr400 kit
BFG geforce 7800GTX
Silverstone SG01 mATX case

My options
Option A.
Storm
D5 or equivalent
BIX 120x2 with one 90 degree fitting on outlet
aquaxtreme mp-1
swiftech microres
modify psu for clearance to fit storm + fittings + tubing
order of routing... pump > cpu > gpu > rad > res > pump

Option B.
Storm w/ 90 degree fittings on inlet AND outlet
D5 or equivalent
BIX x-flow 120x2
aquaxtreme mp-1
swiftech microres
order of routing... pump > cpu > rad > gpu > res > pump

I know that 90 degree fittings are flow killers and that the Storm needs high flow to achieve jet impigment cooling. The thing that worries me is that I either have to do some drastic modding or kill the flow in order to fit within the constraints of the case. I've also considered using the apogee but I still have doubts on that block.

So the big question is...
Will the storm function properly under the level of restriction (2 90 degree barbs + gpu block) of option B?

(some smaller questions)
Will the order of routing for option B still yeild decent cooling?
Do NPSM 90 degree swivel/quick disconnect fittings even exist? I searched mcmaster carr and omega.com and came out empty handed.

edit: added beginning and spelling

12-13-2005, 10:22 PM	#1
FooTemps Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WA, USA Posts: 49	How much restriction is too much restriction? Note: I am running a Small form factor system and I'm dead set on keeping it. I'm not going to change my system. I'm running an mATX system and I've been planning a watercooling layout for almost a month now and I've come to two different options that have to deal with restriction and routing. My Setup: AMD A64 x2 4400+ MSI K8NGM2-FID G.Skill 2gb (2x 1gig) ddr400 kit BFG geforce 7800GTX Silverstone SG01 mATX case My options Option A. Storm D5 or equivalent BIX 120x2 with one 90 degree fitting on outlet aquaxtreme mp-1 swiftech microres modify psu for clearance to fit storm + fittings + tubing order of routing... pump > cpu > gpu > rad > res > pump Option B. Storm w/ 90 degree fittings on inlet AND outlet D5 or equivalent BIX x-flow 120x2 aquaxtreme mp-1 swiftech microres order of routing... pump > cpu > rad > gpu > res > pump I know that 90 degree fittings are flow killers and that the Storm needs high flow to achieve jet impigment cooling. The thing that worries me is that I either have to do some drastic modding or kill the flow in order to fit within the constraints of the case. I've also considered using the apogee but I still have doubts on that block. So the big question is... Will the storm function properly under the level of restriction (2 90 degree barbs + gpu block) of option B? (some smaller questions) Will the order of routing for option B still yeild decent cooling? Do NPSM 90 degree swivel/quick disconnect fittings even exist? I searched mcmaster carr and omega.com and came out empty handed. edit: added beginning and spelling Last edited by FooTemps; 12-14-2005 at 02:34 PM.