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Unread 05-29-2002, 07:52 AM   #8
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That's a good point Brad, about the tubing.

Overall, you have the choice of running in parallel, or in series (one after the other).

SERIES:
pro: the flow rate will be the same across every component. (good for rad)
con: creates a lot of flow resistance. (bad for cooling)

Summary: Use a bigger pump (and tighten up everything). Temp increase from component to component is negligeable.


PARALLEL:
pro: decreases flow resistance.
con: very difficult to control flow to each component, extensive setup in splitting feed.

summary: choose
a) tune your system with a flowmeter (if you have one)
or
b) guesstimate by clamping the hose to the other components, and watching for temp differences (don't clamp the CPU feed).
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