everyone says that 1/2 is beter but im not sue if i coudl fit all the bends in my case (lian li pc-61) if i can tell me otherwise just wondering what blocks work well in a 3/8 loop. i saw somewere the dangerden TDX dosnt work well in a 3/8 because the flow rate is restricted...just wondering, need some sugestions or comments or something.
A 1/2 system will fit easily in a PC61 if you plan things well. However if you do want to go down the 3/8 route have a look at kit from Alphacool and Aquacomputer. There's an online store in the US that sells it but I can't remember what it's called
I think its SLS systems or something but theres a link to it from www.aquacomputer.com. If your going 3/8 then stick with components designed specifically for 3/8 rather than using blocks optimised for 1/2 or as your correctly surmised the performance will suffer.
I have a graphics block and cpu block (plus of course pump rad and res) and it all fits in my pc60 its a squeeze but it fits.
I use swiftech blocks which not only look and perform great, but are also designed specifically for 3/8" ID tubing. They all use quickfit connectors so no hassle!
It's SNT-systems, and I've used them quite a bit. They have pretty good customer service, nearly on par with Wizard Designs (pure excellence). You could also stick all the water cooling stuff in an external box and put that atop the computer or so. Aqua Computer blocks are designed for 1/4" also, while 3/8" will work, it won't be a big improvement. When I first tried water, I shyed away from a 3/8" system because everyone said it would be bad for OC'ing, but I currently have a 1/4" Aqua Computer setup and am OC'd with no problems and good performance.
