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Unread 01-06-2004, 08:57 PM   #3
killernoodle
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Actually, no. It is much like having resistors in a series vs resistors in a parallel circuit. Parallel resistors actually reduce the resistance vs a series circuit.

Think of it this way, if you split the lines you will have less water flowing through each block and with less velocity and pressure. Inline will cause more pressure on the first blocks, equal flow throughout the blocks, and an increase in temp from block to block.

It is best to split the flow of water after the CPU block, kind of like what bladerunner has done. For instance, I am going to put in a GPU and NB block in my system. Each will be connected to an outlet port of my whitewater so each gets about 1/2 of what water is flowing through the whitewater and with half the velocity. The cooling power will be reduced, but it will be easier to plumb and the restriction in the system will be far less, giving the CPU more cooling ability.
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