a little guidance needed

freemason · 24 Dec 2013 at 17:18

Before I go out and buy what I think is needed can i run it past you first please

cpu block
gpu block
hose
hose clamps
pump/rez
long balancer type of rez
coolent
rad
fans

what I'm not sure of

what size hose and clamps

do I need a balancer if I have a pump rez compo I think I do due to the combos not looking large enough to hold sufficient coolent

will 1 pump be ok or do I need a rez combo that holds 2 pumps?.... I'll be cooling cpu 2 gpu when I get another

is it advantages to let's say have 2 large balancers in 1 loop. I was thinking for the simple fact that more coolent = a more stable system temp wise

thank you all and happy Christmas

Jokester · 24 Dec 2013 at 17:29

Having more res volume will mean it takes longer to reach equilibrium during sustained periods of load, but for the kind of volume you're speaking about in a typical watercooling rig it's not going to give you a real benefit.

The downside? Bleeding your loop with multiple res' can be an absolute pain as air always seems to go to the wrong res.

Personally I wouldn't bother.

A decent pump like a D5 will do your loop and give you expansion potential for the future.

Uncle Petey · 24 Dec 2013 at 17:32

Use compression fittings matched to the size of the tubing you want. If you really want to use barbs, maybe go with 7/16 (16/11mm) tubing and 1/2" barbs.

A pump/res combo is fine by itself. You don't need a huge reservoir and one decent pump is fine for your planned setup

ED: What he said ^

freemason · 24 Dec 2013 at 17:36

Thank you jokester.

I ask as I see the £8000 dream pc's in custom PC running 2 of the long balancer type.

but yes what you say makes perfect sense. and true my PC ain't £8000 hehe

is the normal tube size half inch?

Jokester · 24 Dec 2013 at 17:41

1/2" is a bit out of fashion these days, people tend to go with 1/2" barbs and slightly smaller tube so they can get away withou unsightly tube clamps.

Personally I use 11/8mm tube + compression fittings these days.

freemason · 24 Dec 2013 at 18:09

so if I got 16/11 tube

it would be wrong to have 16/11 compression fitting?

in the interest of safety..... or would this setup be secure?

Uncle Petey · 24 Dec 2013 at 18:26

16/11 tubing and compressions are exactly what you want. The same applies to other sizes.

I may have confused you by saying 16/11 tubing and 1/2" barbs. This is because a 1/2" barb is wider than 11mm and the tubing is stretched over it.

If you use compressions, the tubing and fitting size must match each other.