[SOLVED] Does my pump and reservoir specs enough to push water flow through 2 radiators and 2 waterblocks with hard tubing?

[customliquidbuilds]

I have a question about the EK-XRES 100 DDC MX 3.1 PWM (incl. pump). Im thinking about upgrading my pump and reservoir for a EK-RES X3 - TUBE 250 (204mm) and including EK-DDC Heatsink Housing - Nickel. I was wondering if the pump and reservoir (maximum press head of 2.6m) is enough to push the water flow throughout the hard tube water cooling loops (PETG). (No pictures, still in the process of buying parts).
Specs:
-Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic
-MSI RTX 2080 SeaHawk EK X (using vertical mount)
-EK-Supremacy MX WaterBlock
-EK-CoolStream SE 360 (Slim Triple) (on the front back panel)
-EK-CoolStream PE 240 (Dual) (on the top) )

(Any suggestion on how to put my parts. Would be highly appreciated.)

 

[Gmoney06ss]

That's plenty of pump for your needs.

What do you mean how to put your parts? Like where to mount or how to route the tubing?

I'd mount the pump/res on the 360mm radiator. How you run the tubing is really personal preference/looks. Loop order matters little, so go with whatever is most aesthetically pleasing to you.

My loop goes pump/res-rad1-rad2-cpu-gpu-pump/res. How and where you mount yours will determine a good starting location. Once you have all your parts and start mocking up, doing dry runs and planning, itll all click and you can decide on final order.

 

[customliquidbuilds]

That's plenty of pump for your needs.

What do you mean how to put your parts? Like where to mount or how to route the tubing?

I'd mount the pump/res on the 360mm radiator. How you run the tubing is really personal preference/looks. Loop order matters little, so go with whatever is most aesthetically pleasing to you.

My loop goes pump/res-rad1-rad2-cpu-gpu-pump/res. How and where you mount yours will determine a good starting location. Once you have all your parts and start mocking up, doing dry runs and planning, itll all click and you can decide on final order.

Thanks man

 

[Karadjgne]

Mine will be res-pump/cpu-rad-gpu-rad-res and considering the size of the case, aesthetics are moot.

Just having issues getting the parts I want, Amazon wants almost $700 for the mobo. They out of their minds.

But tubing size really isn't much of an issue, because flow will be regulated by the g¼ fittings and blocks and rad pressure drops.

 

[Gmoney06ss]

Mine will be res-pump/cpu-rad-gpu-rad-res and considering the size of the case, aesthetics are moot.

Just having issues getting the parts I want, Amazon wants almost $700 for the mobo. They out of their minds.

But tubing size really isn't much of an issue, because flow will be regulated by the g¼ fittings and blocks and rad pressure drops.

Msi godlike? Or they just price gouging? Same thing happened to me with a monitor recently. Amazon wanted 450, third party on Amazon 900. Waited months to finally get it, checking stock almost daily. Finally cash flow and stock status lines up and ordered! 34" 3440x1440/144 for 450, cant wait to receive it.

 

[Karadjgne]

Price gouging I'm guessing Asus ROG x570i. Of course the case is out of stock too, as are some of the quick disconnect fittings. Covid has done a number on sales prices for some items, almost wonder if it's not worth waiting to build until its over and by then the B550 will be out. Might even see some price drops as competition gets ramped since all the pc upgraders will have gone back to work/school.

I only mention this since Op is still buying parts too. Bitspower wanting almost $9 a regular soft 10/16 straight compression fitting. That's a little steep.

 

[Gmoney06ss]

I've been checking performancepcs as I've been contemplating a ryzen swap and would need a few more fittings, and a new block. Prices, as well as stock seem to be holding for the most part.

So, OP, if you're in the US check performancepcs for watercooling stuff. Fittings, tubing, blocks, etc. The fittings I use, xspc coin fit, are in stock and about 5 each, for straight. They also carry all the ek stuff, so if you haven't bought that yet, worth a look.

 

[Karadjgne]

Yes, make sure to shop around, very important right now. And try and stick with US based companies, there's severe flight restrictions currently, so international shipping is charging premium prices and it's a first-come, first shipped situation (and essentials are first priority), so delays are to be expected.