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Which pump do I need?
Watercooling loop needs a water moving in it so a reliable pump is needed to provide optimal performance and cooling.
In most cases a pump with 100-300 galons/hour (450-1350 liters/hours) is adequate e.g. in performance limits. However number and restriction of components in your system should also be put into consideration.
A pump should be just powerful enough to move water through the system without allowing it to sit inside a water block for an extended time.
If the water moves too slowly, it will not be able to effectively remove heat away from the chip.
If the water moves too quickly, it won't have adequate time to soak up the heat from the water block.
In most cases a pump with 100-300 galons/hour (450-1350 liters/hours) is adequate e.g. in performance limits. However number and restriction of components in your system should also be put into consideration.
A pump should be just powerful enough to move water through the system without allowing it to sit inside a water block for an extended time.
If the water moves too slowly, it will not be able to effectively remove heat away from the chip.
If the water moves too quickly, it won't have adequate time to soak up the heat from the water block.