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Watercooling Compression Fittings

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by b1g-d0g, 3 Jul 2013.

  1. b1g-d0g

    b1g-d0g Multimodder

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    3\8" ID - 5\8" OD (10-16mm)

    Or


    3\8" ID - 1\2" OD (10-13mm)

    This will be my setup

    Asus Rampage IV Extreme

    Koolance RP-452X2 Dual 5.25 Rev 2.0

    Koolance PMP-450 High Flow Pump : PMP-450

    Cpu block not sure what one to get?

    EK FB KIT RE4 CSQ Motherboard Waterblock Acetal

    EVGA Hydro Copper Waterblock for GTX 680 Classified

    Alphacool NexXxos XT45 360mm Triple Radiator

    Alphacool NexXxos XT45 480mm Quad Radiator


    Motherboard and cpu will have 90 Degree Rotary Fitting`s to cut down on the clutter
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  2. Parge

    Parge the worst Super Moderator

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    Personally I'd go with 3\8" ID - 1\2" OD (10-13mm) - they are slightly more common so should be easier to get hold of in the future if you need to expand your loop
     
  3. lysaer

    lysaer Suck my unit! Kirk lazarus (2008)

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    Just gonna say I'm madly unimpressed with koolance equipment, I've had 3 blocks that all deteriorated on the insides filling my loops with crap and several bungs that also deteriorated and leaked everywhere, I'll never ever use koolance again.

    I'd stick with other brands, ek, phobya , alpha cool etc

    Cpu block I'd go with a swiftech

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  4. b1g-d0g

    b1g-d0g Multimodder

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    I like the look of the swiftech fittings.
     
  5. Big Elf

    Big Elf Oh no! Not another f----ing elf!

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    I've used 3/8"ID, 1/2"OD and for a simple loop they're fine. I prefer 3/8"ID, 5/8"OD though as you get a better bend radius without kinking compared to the smaller size.

    XSPC Raystorm blocks have good cooling performance with less restriction than many other blocks.

    Swiftech compressions are good, the silver finish ones have a layer of chrome so have a bright shiny finish similar to Bitspower.
     

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