barrow gpu waterblocks

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isg530d

isg530d

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Hi,
has anyone here used the barrow gpu waterblocks ?.

previously i have used alphacool on 2080 and 4090 cards.

the barrow blocks are £60 cheaper and in stock, though instruction appear quite poor.


regards
 
to update, i did got for the alphacool as there was also an msi 5090 suprim in the grade B offer, so took both and all done. in fact the grade B was unused .
 
I'd definitely rate Barrow products. IMO they're a slight step above Bykski, but both are solid as long as you have some liquid cooling experience.
 
I've not used the blocks, but their kit is well regarded. I'll be trialing some very nice looking fittings, and their pump housings are very good quality.
 
hlennie said:
do u have a link for these fittings
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Its their low profile 16/10 compression and I wouldn't recommend them. Don't get me wrong, very nicely made and o-rings are decent, but with ZMT tubing they're tricky to tighten down, and don't have a hex insert or flats, so getting a solid fit into blocks is harder than it needs to be.

We can't link competitors and OCUK don't sell them.

I actually like XSPC fittings, they've got a cutout in the tip for tightening (just snug of course) and the gnurling makes them easier to cinch onto tubing. Cheaper than others, gnurling isn't too sharp, quite low profile : Example here

I like their replacement o-rings too, always keep a few dozen, lightly lubed, stored with dessicant.

To be frank most of my fittings are old EKWB stock, pre-torque and I like them a lot; wouldn't buy them at present due to the shady business practices.

Personally my view is fittings are buy once for non-rotaries, mine are many years old. I just put new o-rings on for new builds. It's an investment, and most of the ones I own have been in five builds or more, and I bought them on the Members Market.
 
I will give them a miss. I do like the barrow fitting for hard tube cant go wrong with them. also like the wolverine fittings but they can be a batch to remove
 
hlennie said:
I will give them a miss. I do like the barrow fitting for hard tube cant go wrong with them. also like the wolverine fittings but they can be a batch to remove
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Can't comment on hardline, never used it.

If I try anything modern I'll try to remember to update how I got on here.
 
WantoN said:
Its their low profile 16/10 compression and I wouldn't recommend them. Don't get me wrong, very nicely made and o-rings are decent, but with ZMT tubing they're tricky to tighten down, and don't have a hex insert or flats, so getting a solid fit into blocks is harder than it needs to be.

We can't link competitors and OCUK don't sell them.

I actually like XSPC fittings, they've got a cutout in the tip for tightening (just snug of course) and the gnurling makes them easier to cinch onto tubing. Cheaper than others, gnurling isn't too sharp, quite low profile : Example here

I like their replacement o-rings too, always keep a few dozen, lightly lubed, stored with dessicant.

To be frank most of my fittings are old EKWB stock, pre-torque and I like them a lot; wouldn't buy them at present due to the shady business practices.

Personally my view is fittings are buy once for non-rotaries, mine are many years old. I just put new o-rings on for new builds. It's an investment, and most of the ones I own have been in five builds or more, and I bought them on the Members Market.
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Where do you get spare O rings for XSPC fittings? I have a bunch and would love to keep using them
 
BS Dave said:
Where do you get spare O rings for XSPC fittings? I have a bunch and would love to keep using them
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Can't link but a quick Google will confirm, come in packs of 50. I lube mine with Krytox 205g0, and double bag with desiccant in the outer bag which is opaque black. They'll last a very, very long time if stored correctly.
 
WantoN said:
Can't link but a quick Google will confirm, come in packs of 50. I lube mine with Krytox 205g0, and double bag with desiccant in the outer bag which is opaque black. They'll last a very, very long time if stored correctly.
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So there's the outside fittings but what about the ones inside 90 and 45 degree fittings? Or can you not get into those anyway?
 
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kaku said:
I'd definitely rate Barrow products. IMO they're a slight step above Bykski, but both are solid as long as you have some liquid cooling experience.
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I'd agree, with the exception of Byski's Granzon range, which is stunning.

I've bought a Barrow block for my son's Sapphire 9070XT Nitro which looks amazing - and just discovered they make one for my 7800XT (which I thought was skipped over, in favour of the 7900XTX range). Had no intention of putting my rig under water, but rude not to, now...
 
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RedMogg said:
I'd agree, with the exception of Byski's Granzon range, which is stunning.

I've bought a Barrow block for my son's Sapphire 9070XT Nitro which looks amazing - and just discovered they make one for my 7800XT (which I thought was skipped over, in favour of the 7900XTX range). Had no intention of putting my rig under water, but rude not to, now...
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Good to know on the Byski Granzon Range as it looks great and is on my potential buy list for the O11D Mini V2
 
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