Question regarding running Alphacool core distro's in series...

Jebyrne

New member
Hey,
So as the title suggests, I'm starting a new build- and will be utilizing an external radiator setup.
This was originally going to consist of an Alphacool Monsta 360 Radiator, with a single Alphacool core distro 360 on 1 side and 3x120mm fans on the other.

After giving it a little thought I wanted to switch gears to an Alphacool Monsta 480 Radiator, with 2 Alphacool 240 distro's stacked on top of each other and ran in series, & 4x120mm fans on the other side. Redundancy with 2 pumps being the primary concern, as well as having a fairly large loop planned with this build.

So my question being, is there anything I may be missing or should be wary of, running 2 distro's in this configuration?

Any help is appreciated!
 

johnmodica

New member
Hey,
So as the title suggests, I'm starting a new build- and will be utilizing an external radiator setup.
This was originally going to consist of an Alphacool Monsta 360 Radiator, with a single Alphacool core distro 360 on 1 side and 3x120mm fans on the other.

After giving it a little thought I wanted to switch gears to an Alphacool Monsta 480 Radiator, with 2 Alphacool 240 distro's stacked on top of each other and ran in series, & 4x120mm fans on the other side. Redundancy with 2 pumps being the primary concern, as well as having a fairly large loop planned with this build.

So my question being, is there anything I may be missing or should be wary of, running 2 distro's in this configuration? brawl stars online

Any help is appreciated!
I think you should make sure the flow direction through both distro plates and pumps is logical and efficient. If both distro plates have integrated pumps, make sure they’re not working against each other. You want:

Pump1 (Distro 1) -> components -> Pump2 (Distro 2) -> Radiator -> back to Pump1

or a similar loop that makes use of both pumps in line, not conflicting. Moreover, dual distros and pumps can complicate loop filling and air bleeding. Make sure air traps are minimized and that the topmost part of your loop can vent. Tilting the case may be necessary.
 
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