Modding a Corsair H100i tube colour

[azibux1]

Hi all,

Please note, I am not removing the original tubes, instead I'm looking at covering them with some blue tubing to match my system

Have a look at this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqo_0kSqyNk

Question is though, does anyone know the size tubing I'd need to do that for the H100i? As his model doesn't seem to be the H100i

Also having never had a watercooled PC before, the measurement he gives of "12,7/9,65mm - 3/8" (10mm)" means nothing to me Can someone break it down and explain it maybe? Thanks!

Hope someone can help

EDIT: Someone in the comments has used "1/2in. ID X 3/4in" on a H100i, guessing the ID is internal diamater?

Anyone here done a similar mod?

 

[Mark This Day]

I would not touch the tubeing

 

[azibux1]

I would not touch the tubeing

Please note, I am not removing the original tubes, instead I'm looking at covering them with some blue tubing to match my system

 

[Mark This Day]

I know but why would you cover up the tubeing sounds pointless just get a custom loop

 

[azibux1]

I know but why would you cover up the tubeing sounds pointless just get a custom loop

Because I didn't want to have my first loop as a custom loop, didn't have the money to spend at the time

So for now I just wanted to make this one match the rest of the colour scheme in the pc

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

The 10mm refers to the internal diameter of the tubing used.

I'd guess something like these would give you the look you're after

YOUR BASKET
1 x Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 13/10 - UV Blue £5.99
1 x Bitspower UV-Reactive Smartcoil antikink 10mm - ice blue £3.98
Total : £12.25 (includes shipping : £1.90).

 

[russell664]

I guess you could paint them blue with Plastidip?

I'm not sure if that's feasible or not, but I would just go for a custom loop of you want to change the tubing.

 

[azibux1]

Thanks NoName, so just to confirm, based on the measurements given about the H100i that someone has modded in the comments:

"1/2in. ID X 3/4in"

The below tubing should be the one I'd need?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-120-XS&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1777

 

[Ploppy2k3]

ID Inside Diameter OD Outside Diameter

look at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1530&subid=2579

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

Yes Azibux, if the diameter of the H100 is 1/2" then you will need 1/2" I.D. tubing

 

[azibux1]

Thanks

I'll have to try and measure / look at the current tubing to see if the 1/2" ID would fit over it or not

 

[azibux1]

OD of the H100i tubing is 14.2mm, so the 13mm ID of the below product is the closest I'll get to go over it

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-120-XS

Will post back with whether or not this is successful

Only thing I think that 'might' go wrong is possible 'bumps' on the pipe where it bends

We'll see

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

Yeah that's why I linked to the coil as well as that could help hold it all together

 

[Ploppy2k3]

Only thing I think that 'might' go wrong is possible 'bumps' on the pipe where it bends

in the video he then re-made them with the cut in along a different side so it didn't bump.

 

[azibux1]

Yeah that's why I linked to the coil as well as that could help hold it all together

Aha that was the reason, I'll see if it works like this, if not I'll have to get the coil. I prefer the look without so I'll try get it working without first

in the video he then re-made them with the cut in along a different side so it didn't bump.

Yeah I saw that but was just confused by his explanation haha, I'll have to have a look and cut the pipes on the 'seam /join' if there is one

 

[Mark This Day]

Buy some Sugru that will hold it in place

 

[azibux1]

Buy some Sugru that will hold it in place

Never seen that before, will take a look

 

[Mark This Day]

You can pick it up in b and q

 

[azibux1]

You can pick it up in b and q

Thanks

Will see what it's like when the tubing arrives

 

[Resa69]

Why don't you spray paint it?