Which is better for temps? Reservoir or no reservoir?

[ScissorClaw]

I had started a thread earlier today that kind of morphed into weather or not a reservoir actually lowered temps, or if it had any effect whatsoever. here's everybody who ever had both setups a chance to chime in and let us know what kind of temps and results you got?

 

[WarCon]

I voted for Reservoir, but not for temps. A Reservoir makes filling your watercooler easier and gives a slightly slower rise in temps, but if the pump is submersed in the reservoir, your temps will be slightly higher (not much if your radiator is adequate).

 

[candacomputers]

Depends really on the reservoir. I had to say 'with'. I noticed about a 1*C difference with the reservoir on my Danger Den water cooling system!

 

[Yourself]

Voted "with"..... only for ease of use. I've had both a reservoir and a T-line setup and there was no difference in temperatures.

Self

 

[Saurk]

I vote that a reservoir is better, but not because of temps. Reservoir just makes it easier to purge bubbles, and is faster to fill. I have a custom-made reservoir/bubble-trap attached to my in-line pump, and it's lots faster to fill than when I had a tee. I don't really have to fill very often, but still...

As for water temps, it doesn't make a difference.

 

[soja]

I agree with all the posts above. With my reservoir it's so much easier & faster to bleed my system which is a plus since I fiddle with my wc occasionally.

 

[VisableAssassin]

with. the more coolant the longer your temps should stay lower.

 

[Yourself]

Originally posted by: VisableAssassin
with. the more coolant the longer your temps should stay lower.

temps may be lower for about 1/2 second longer than with a T-line...then it will stabilize and be the same temp



Self

 

[VisableAssassin]

correct you are. but itll be alot longer than 1/2 a second
but either way a res is still easier to fill and bleed

 

[Mikebuzzsaw]

Originally posted by: ScissorClaw
I had started a thread earlier today that kind of morphed into weather or not a reservoir actually lowered temps, or if it had any effect whatsoever. here's everybody who ever had both setups a chance to chime in and let us know what kind of temps and results you got?

i think with a res, u could also add a bit more money and put a rad before and after the res.. for super cool water.

 

[ScissorClaw]

I was thinkng sbout putting the two rads in in for xtra cooling, but somebody told me that it'd more trouble than it is worth. Alot of work for a little gain.