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Originally posted by bigben2k
In your proposed setup, I think that only one microBIX would work just fine. If anything, I'd look at making one loop, and run everything in series, except the rads, and it would benefit from 1/2" tubing, so if you're not there yet, then stick to plan "A". 
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So would having one loop with everything on it be better than having two loops? I'm guessing when you say running everything in series, that I would only use the Eheim 1250 and not the 1048. I was also thinking of the infrastructure when considering having two loops. Some components have 1/2" and some have 3/8" fittings.
For the proposed Loop 2, everything in it has 3/8" fittings, so I wouldn't need to change anything there. For Loop 1, everything is 1/2" fittings except the waterblock, but I have provisions to change that one item.
But having two loops, would it provide better, equal, or less performance than one loop. If it's better or equal performance, I'd like to stick with it as it would require less changes to the hardware itself.
If I were to run in one loop, what watercooling system layout would you suggest?
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Originally posted by bigben2k
Now I never recomend buying a BIX, any BIX, because anyone can do better with the money, by buying a heatercore. In your case however, you clearly stated that you didn't want to get into case modding, so you really don't have any choices there.
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Yea, I didn't want to modify my case too much, and the BIX fit perfectly, especially with the standard 120mm blowhole in the front of my case. Size of the rad was also a consideration when I chose this, as I have a ClearPC.ca case and it's only slightly bigger than a standard mid-tower case.
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Originally posted by Skeptic
I am still massively new to the watercooling trend....but why would you need two pumps? My watercooling setup goes like this:
Reservoir -> Radiator -> Y connector -> CPU/GPU (split off Y) -> Y connector -> Pump -> Back to Reservoir.
It works fine for me. Athlon XP 2600+ stable at 2505 with 1.70 voltage....still need to play around some but that yields a 39c temp.
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Well, I was hoping to offset the loss of flow caused by adding more radiators to the system by adding more pumps as well. I know it adds heat, but I think the benefits of the extra rads would negate this.
I have the two pumps anyway, so in terms of the cost of buying them being a waste, well, it's stuff I already have.