Dual Water Cooling

[raknight]

I am trying to build a dual open loop system, I bought two pumps(Thermaltake Pacific DIY LCS PR22-D5 300ml) and a ASUS PRIME Z370-A. Can I connect both pumps to this motherboard or do I need a different motherboard, I can't seem to find a straight answer online.

 

[Eximo]

Well I am afraid I'm not going to be much help. They list a 4-pin connector, but not what kind. They list the operating voltage, but not the current.

An e-mail to them asking for the maximum power draw would be very useful, then compare that to the maximum allowed draw on the headers:
"The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
• Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector."

However, if the pumps are powered separately and you are only using the pump/fan headers on the motherboard for control, then it should be fine. If they only connect to the motherboard, then it may be too much current for the standard fan headers.

 

[raknight]

Well I am afraid I'm not going to be much help. They list a 4-pin connector, but not what kind. They list the operating voltage, but not the current.

An e-mail to them asking for the maximum power draw would be very useful, then compare that to the maximum allowed draw on the headers:
"The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
• Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector."

However, if the pumps are powered separately and you are only using the pump/fan headers on the motherboard for control, then it should be fine. If they only connect to the motherboard, then it may be too much current for the standard fan headers.

I just spoke to their customer support and they wrote back telling me that the pumps connect directly to the Power Supply via Molex, so it seems I worried for no reason. Thank you for your reply!