hi, not sure what your question is but let me try anyways since you mentioned dual loop and only having 1 USB header..

Im using AQ5 XT, 6 PA3, dual loops, M10 + Pedestal, about 22 gentle typhoon fans..

AQ5 XT channel 1 to 4 controls all the fans in the pedestal, the radiators in the pedestal are for my tri SLI GPU's

PA or fan channel 5 and 6 controls fans on PSU side and CPU side.

PA or fan channel 7, 8, 9 and 10 use to control the voltage on my D5 pumps, but since then I have upgraded to Aquacomputer's D5's with Aquabus/USB, so now they are just there for bling, still powers the new D5's, but controlled via USB/MPS in Aquasuite..

The loop and stuff connected are follows:

Reservoir > Flow Meter > Pump > Pump > Rad + Rad (parallel, I did this for a cleaner look) > temperature sensor > GPU 3 > GPU 2 > GPU 1 > temperature sensor > back to reservoir, I'm using quick disconnects for the tubing to the pedestal for easy maintenance.

Reservoir > Flow Meter > Pump > Pump > AQ XT5 water block > CPU water block > temp sensor > radiator > temp sensor > back to reservoir

because of all the USB stuff I have connected, AQ5 and 4 Pumps, including the external USB ports, I'm using 2 NZXT usb expansion, one is for all the external USB ports while the other is connected to all my Aquacomptuer stuff, this also helps with a cleaner look as I can hide most of the usb cables on the PSU side.
https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/99-i…-accessory.html

Hope this helps to give you a idea of how I made a big ol bowl of leet stuff work in my rig

The Rampage V has 2 USB 2.0 headers on the board for 4 USB ports or devices. You could also use the 2 USB 3.0 ports with adaptors.

This is a simple wiring diagram for aquabus devices



To run 8 fans and a couple of pumps the Aquaero and poweradjusts is plenty capable. I think a second Aquaero would just increase complexity for no real benefit.

hi, The setup process just looks intimidating, it took me 4 weeks and a lot of help from the community to even understand what I needed to buy, it grew from that, but once you figure out what's what, it's pretty straight forward. As for the pumps, you either use the Aquabus or USB, not both, to even add more confusion, remember you can only (IIRC) attach up to 4 max MPS devices via Aquabus, MPS are not Aquabus devices, well sort of, it's separate, MPS devices uses the 4th pin to receive power while Aquabus devices 3 Pin only sends signals to communicate, although both shares the same port. Im using the older model flow meter which has the spinning wheel inside and a RPM tach sensor cable, I actually like those, the newer ones are digital and does not contain moving parts, which are called MPS 400 and xxx, they have a few models, which does not come with a RPM tach sensor since its digital, so no RPM cable for you..

I set my pumps and fans on different channels, since controlling them would just be much simpler. Chances are you are going to set your pumps to a certain setting and leave it, unlike fans which will work on a curve.


In all, you can actually just setup the pump via aquasuite and unplug it entirely from USB or Aquabus, unless you want to monitor it via aquasuite. The stuff you currently have is more then enough, in fact I think it may just be a bit too much, but at least you have options of splitting the power load among available PA3, I'd probably do something like:


Aquaero > connect to USB on mainboard
NZXT USB Expander > connect to USB on mainboard

Aquaero > using Aquabus high > power adjust 1 > power adjust 2 > power adjust 3 (you can daisy chain)
> high flow USB > connect to USB NZXT or daisy chain them between the Aquaero and PA, remember the 4th pin is power.
> high flow USB > connect to USB NZXT or daisy chain them between the Aquaero and PA, remember the 4th pin is power
> Pump x2 > connect to USB NZXT
> Farbwerk > connect to USB NZXT
>for the sake of simplicity, I would just connect the flow meters to the NZXT and let Aquasuite recognize it as MPS along with Aquaero column.


This is where that NZXT USB expander is a life saver, not only will it help you manage all that cable clutter to keep it away from you window view, you dont want all those USB cables showing, its hideous.

I dont have the Aquastream, I'm using the Aquacomputer D5's USB aquabus pumps, if it's anything like mine, then I'd just connect it via USB also and it'll show up in your Aquasuite. Remember: MPS via Aquabus has a limit of I think 4 max devices, while MPS via USB does not have this limitation, hence why I went with the NZXT USB expander and connect everything to it method. As for why your flow sensor didnt come with a 4 Pin cable? not sure, all my pumps came with it, I dont have the new MPS flow meters, I like the old school clicking noise, its not that noticeable unless I stick my ear next to it.

As for the fans, you can split the load between your PA and control them manually or curve automatically, I split them between sections of my case where I configured it with temperature sensors based on heat output.


The diagram Jakusonfire pretty much sums up the possible connections if you have the whole setup, I recall that image being circulated years ago so it's a bit outdated but the principle is all the same.

Hiya Major C.... Although your getting some great help from Frank & Jak that should see you right... I have done a couple of guides for setting up the Aquaero & various other items that you attach to Aquaero... My guides are HERE if you want to have a deco at them & hope they don't confuse you anymore & maybe just help to see how & what connects where with what a little ......
Anyway night be worth a look for you... Good luck.. It's an awesome bit of kit & once you do start to get your head around it you'll soon pick it up I'm sure ....
Nam.....

Hi, according to this product page: This is your pump right?

http://www.aquacomputer.de/aquastream-xt.html

Your pumps does include the aquabus port, so you can connect it via USB or Aquabus (Y cable or daisychain, whichever is convenient and looks cleaner).. as I said, I don't have this pump so I'm not entirely sure, but on my Aquasuite, there is a option there although grayed out. I assume it should show up under this page? others will have to confirm that has this pump.




MPS items connected via USB will be on the column to the left, example of my D5 MPS connected via USB




and I monitor my pumps thru the Aquasuite interface, remember I said this device looks intimidating at first? Im not kidding , but just look at that, its beautiful.. tears

Zitat

going to quote you here


For instance, there is only one port on the Aquaero for the aquabus (high), I have the PA3 daisy chained into it now but need to tie either/and pumps/high flow USB into it as well. What if any are the limitation on that one aquabus port?

I dont remember the exact numbers but think the limitations are 8 power adjusts and 4 MPS devices max on the Aquabus, you are no where near it so don't need to worry.

Zitat

Now, lets say that I plug in both of my pumps into the aquabus (high) on the aquaero 5 using a y-splitter, will both pumps have the same output or is just like a "USB hub" and no matter what data flows where and when it needs to?

Once plugged in, you probably have to assign a different ID to it so it doesn't conflict, just like the PA, 51, 52, etc.. so the Aquaero will see that its a separate device and assign it accordingly.

Zitat

I can see if they are connected via 4-pin USB cables they would have different output, which is what I want overall. So I think I'm able to better explain myself now that I have a better understanding of this system.I am looking for a configuration that allows 2 loops to work and respond independent of the other, while using as much of the same hardware. Is that possible?

Absolutely, Im using dual loops and that is exactly what I did, my setup is similar to your, just more PA, D5 and minus the farbwerk, for now

Zitat

So, I am such a
"visual learner" and don't know the full potential of the system and
how each system communicates with each other I feel like I might be a
pain in the ass to those of you who know what is going on and the
capabilities. For that I apologize. I will be posting my finished
product and all supporting documentation online for those people like me
in the future that have the same issues. I look forwards to hearing
back from you Pros.

I aggree, first time I saw this I was like OMG, what the.... fast forward to 3 years later? My current AQ5 XT has a uptime of 1351 days and counting, just finishing up my new build and I'll be swapping it to the AQ6 Pro, it's more efficient power wise, tested it myself. We are a community of water cooling enthusiast and anyone coming here is looking for the best of the best, plenty of like minded folks here and we all love this thing, happy to help.