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This is probably a very basic question, but I was not really sure how to look it up. I am thinking of watercooling some CPUs with one loop. I can either create one loop with T-Connectors (green design) or use distribution plates (red). Also a mix (distro in, T out, etc) would be possible. How do I get (more or less) the same flow on every CPU or would that be the same result with either approach?

T Connection VS Distro

EDIT: The right approach seems to be the Tichelmann System - I hope I got it right. Tichelmann System?

Two routing are possible - from what I understand the RED arrow would be better/closer to the correct layout then the green one.

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In the assembly on the left (green diagram), the length of the piping of each circuit feeding a CPU from the branching is different from the other circuits which causes a different linear and singular pressure drop* (resistance**), therefore a different flow without regulation in each CPU, the same observation for the assembly on the right (red) except if the piping of each circuit is equal, there is a loop which equalizes the pressure drops (i.e. the flow) called loop or Tichelmann system***.

*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressure_drop

**https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_analogy

***https://second.wiki/wiki/tichelmann-system

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