Monsoon Fittings

Dirk Diggler · 21 Aug 2014 at 14:32

My build is complete using Monsoon fittings. I'm looking to put a second GPU under water and need 4 of these bad boys...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-117-MO&groupid=962&catid=2531&subcat=2537

Unfortunately, OCUK have been out of stock on them for weeks. I have checked elsewhere (I know, sorry OCUK) but they are either out of stock or £20 a pop.

Could any of you suggest an alternative fitting that won't look out of place with the current Monsoon fittings (see photos in my sig)? Is there a supplier you use that maybe I haven't tried?

I know OCUK frown on links to alternative suppliers, but this product isn't available from OCUK so maybe a mod could clarify if it's OK for folks to suggest a supplier that does?

Thanks in advance...

scotsdragon · 21 Aug 2014 at 14:36

Have you considered an water cooling sli bridge, thenyou could just move the fitting you have have on the card already down?

stuie · 21 Aug 2014 at 14:37

I think a lot of monsoon fittings are ordered in as an when required, out of stock for weeks probably mean they not had orders for them so if you order what you need you might have them by next week

Dirk Diggler · 21 Aug 2014 at 14:38

scotsdragon said:
Have you considered an water cooling sli bridge, thenyou could just move the fitting you have have on the card already down?

I'm not sure if it'll work because the 2 cards aren't identical. They are physically a different size. I'm pretty sure SLI bridge wouldn't work.

Dirk Diggler · 21 Aug 2014 at 14:40

stuie said:
I think a lot of monsoon fittings are ordered in as an when required, out of stock for weeks probably mean they not had orders for them so if you order what you need you might have them by next week

I posted in the pre-sales section and they didn't mention that. To be honest, if I ordered right now and they took a fortnight to arrive I'd be happy enough with that.

Could a Mod confirm this is how it works?

Thanks for your reply, BTW stuie.

stuie · 21 Aug 2014 at 15:02

It might not be 100% accurate but im sure I recall a post by someone saying they are made to order but it might have just be a short term thing while stocks were low

colinmcr · 22 Aug 2014 at 06:57

Have you considered using the 45deg instead?

V4NT0M · 22 Aug 2014 at 08:03

Ask in the customer service thread when they will be back in stock and if they can be ordered just for you.

What cards and what blocks will you be using, it is possible that they will still match up.

Dirk Diggler · 22 Aug 2014 at 08:17

colinmcr said:
Have you considered using the 45deg instead?

They won't work for the GPU's as it really has to be 90 deg. I actually need 2 45 deg fittings too, but they are also out of stock!

I think I might need to stop using Monsoon fittings as they are too hard to get a hold off.

Dirk Diggler · 22 Aug 2014 at 08:19

Skyfall said:
Ask in the customer service thread when they will be back in stock and if they can be ordered just for you.

What cards and what blocks will you be using, it is possible that they will still match up.

As previous post, I think I'll look at switching to alternative fittings as the Monsoons aren't easy to source.

V4NT0M · 22 Aug 2014 at 10:31

I recommend the EK nickel ones, used them in a recent build and they're very nice and amongst the cheaper fittings.

Zarniwoop · 24 Aug 2014 at 12:30

EK fittings are good and not as overpriced as some other brands.

Damo667 · 27 Aug 2014 at 15:34

I used all monsoon fittings 16/10 in gold and had to scource from 4 different suppliers to get all the angle fittings I needed. No one stocks large quantity.

Dirk Diggler · 27 Aug 2014 at 17:53

I've placed the order, and will wait a while to see if it gets fulfilled. I've got a feeling I may need to cancel and resort to plan B!