So doing a tower build mostly to try and achieve something quieter than what a rack server would offer, didn't think about CPU coolers until everything arrived so went to local Best buy, kinda digging the dual water cooler aesthetic. Waiting on RAM to arrive still but also have a question.
Currently I have the CPU header split for the radiator fan and pump, is that ok or should I split the system fans with the pump. I guess I could also get a molex pump controller but don't think I need one.
They are also a good way to get more PCI-E lanes without having to go to HEDT hardware. Standard CPUs tend to have nowhere near enough PCI-E connectivity for modern times, imho.
....Dual-socket systems are almost always either server or HEDT themselves.
They also introduce different issues.
Be sure of what you're after before you move to dual-socket for PCIE lanes, and how it might effect what you're already doing.