Beginner Question (Sorry)

[alastair79]

I'm a complete beginner when it comes to water-cooling so I'm sorry if this is a stupid question.

I am looking at the following kit (from OC of course):

EK Water Blocks EK-D5 Vario X-RES 100 (incl. pump)
EK Water Blocks EK-Coolstream RAD XTC 280
EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy - Nickel

I'm assuming that these are all compatible as they're from the same company, but I'm really confused as to what connectors I need.

Could someone please link to what I need? Also, does the connector you use then dictate the thickness of the tubing that you can then use?

Thanks, Al.

 

[Uncle Petey]

They don't need to be from the same brand to be compatible.
For example, I run a Koolance cpu block,, EK gpu block, EK pump top (D5 pump), Alphacool rads and a Phobya reservoir.

As long as they have G1/4 threads, that's all the compatibility you need.

Yes, the fitting dictates the the size of the tubing. So if you want 7/16 5/8 (16/11mm) tubing for example, you'll want the same size compression/barb fittings.