Compression Fittings

[jinxpad]

hi guys,

Finally got all the base components for my watercooling rig:



My next step is the tubing and fittings. Now to be honest I was thinking of getting bitspower fittings mainly for the aesthetics, but at £8+ a pop I really couldn't justify getting them at least, unless they are worth it.

I do want to stick to compression fittings, mainly for the aesthetics, but I was just wondering if there was any particular performance issues/enhancements in getting standard compression fittings over say the branded bitspower fittings.

Would I be just fine getting the standard £2.50 fittings in terms of performance/reliability or are the branded enzo/bitspower/xspc fittings really worth the extra cost.

I spotted the XSPC fittings:
XSPC Coin Fit G1/4 to 3/8 ID 5/8 OD Compression Fitting

@ £2.50 each but I'm just wondering if there was a catch to seeing a branded set of compression fittings for so cheap.

Any advice guys?

Thanks in advance!

 

[jinxpad]

Thanks sayso,

I'll see if I can find some primochill/Feser fittings.

 

[jinxpad]

I've managed to find some Feser fittings for 3.50 and I've heard they are good quality, also they have a nice matte black finish

Any word on Feser fittings from you guys?

 

[jinxpad]

Dammit, they don't seem to have enough of the fittings I'm going to be needing. However I am thinking of working in some 45 degree fittings to avoid any kinking, I'm only cooling my GPU and CPU.

Can someone suggest a good loop layout at the moment I have:

Res > Pump > Rad > CPU > GPU > Res

Appreciate the help guys

 

[jinxpad]

Pump > Res ?

I always thought the rule of thumb was to have the res feed into the pump?