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The original was posted on /r/watercooling by /u/Bushpylot on 2023-08-25 03:54:26+00:00.

Tower 900 - i9-9900k (5.0), 3080TI RTX.

Was: TT-pump, HL 560 Nemesis, HL 280 SR2.

Now: TT-Pump, 2x HL560 Nemesis

Benchmark: Baulder’s Gate 3

BG3 has pushed my system the hardest, topping Satisfactory. BG3 would push my coolant to about 39c. I decided I could do better. Tonight I installed the second 560 and the temp difference was about 5c under load. I’ve been playing BG3 with coolant at about 33-34c. I know room temp and deltas and crap, but this difference was astounding.

The coolant is almost 3 years old and is showing signs of issues. I can see the plasticizer in the mix now. I really need to do a complete tear down and install the Auacomptuer pump, replace the hoses and run some Mayhems through it.

I’m happy I didn’t wait. The hose attaching the radiator was not holding on well and was about to slip off. I added some angle fittings to keep the pressure off the hose fittings now.

When I do the tear down, I may try to fit back in that SR2. There is a space on the back of the case for it. I just need to really get my wiring cleaned up first.