This is a data science build in the Dark Base Pro 901 with the Apex Distro Plate. Currently have a 360, a 240, and 2 140 radiators in the plan. With CPU and GPU at 1050 watts, I'm considering adding an external radiator or at least the fittings for one in the initial build. I've a few questions about the best way to do that. Should the external radiator be connected to one of the standard APEX in/out pairs, or should one of the pump outs be used? If using a pump out is preferred, then what should be used as the return? Also, should I consider adding another pump for the external loop? Thanks!
Dark Base Pro 901 Apex Distro Plate- Adding External Radiator
- Thread starter MichaelC
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It doesn’t matter where you connect the external radiator. Just connect it wherever it fits best. It’s a closed loop anyway. A second pump isn’t a bad idea. One pump would be sufficient, but it would probably have to run at 100%. However, if you go with something like a SuperNova 1260 radiator, you wouldn’t really need all the internal radiators anymore. They would be completely unnecessary, or put differently, they wouldn’t improve cooling performance in any meaningful way.