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Originally Posted by pHaestus
Or you're using one of the many pumps we recommend for "good" performance in wced systems. Like you said the Eheim 1046 is the best bet if you really want quiet wcing, And probably undervolted Nexus fans? How many of our wb and radiator design threads and discussions operate under those parameters?
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The entire Thermochill PA series of radiators, and the discussion threads on it, were designed around that mode of operation.
All my blocks, after the WhiteWater, were all designed with a careful eye on their performance starting from 2LPM, which is what is achievable with a CPU block, a GPU block, a large radiator, 3/8" tubing, and an Eheim 1046. Look at the flow vs performance curves, and then analyse the pressure drops, and you can see that this is so.
Been running near-silent systems myself for the last 2-3 years, and have spent a lot of time researching it. Sure, I never made a BIG stink and fuss about it because everyone was generally focusing on performance, but if you dig back through the threads you can see where I repeatedly made references to the importance and capabilities of the designs, both blocks, pumps and radiators, for low noise and low flow scenarios.
I, for one, welcome the gradual shift in focus towards this mode of operation. It's something that I've believed in, upheld, and designed for, for a long time now.