Custom Loop Order

snips86x

snips86x

snips86x

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Planning my first custom loop and I’m wondering on the loop order:

1 – Pump/Res > GPU > 240 Rad top > CPU > 240 Rad front > Pump/Res
2 – Pump/Res > GPU > CPU > 240 Rad top > 24 Rad front > Pump/Res

I may add a 2nd GPU later on and wondering if the 1st option would be better in the long run.
 
For some reason I was under the assumption the temps would be lower with #1 but #2 would be by far the tidiest and avoid the tubing stretching across the inside of the case.

Sorry GiraffePencils, I know you said #2 on my project thread, but I seemed to have gotten it in my head that the temps would be higher this way - good to know as I've got bits arriving soon :D
 
Can someone advise, what tubing can you use with 1/4 fittings? My assumption was the tubing would state this as a dimension, but it does - slightly stuck!
 
Mynight said:
1/4" is the screw fitting into the component its a standard size. The one you need to look at is the OD/ID(inner diameter and outer diameter).

For example these 16/11mm 1/4" fittings;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1529&subid=2584

Will fit any 16/11mm tube;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=962&catid=1530&subid=1775

If you're going for barbs rather than compressions you only have to worry about the ID.

I haven't used barbs but iirc you're supposed to select barbs that are slightly bigger than the tube to make a tight fit.
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Thanks!

A very kind forum member has given me 6 EK 1/4" Chrome Compression fittings at 3/8 which I've snapped up :) Just need to STOP shopping for parts this month as I'll end up broke :mad::rolleyes:
 
Guidance on fittings

Without hijacking another thread, I thought I'd ask in my own.

Starting my first custom loop and I've had conflicting comments over the different types of fittings and their reliability.

XPSC - Cheap and cheerful, but will they last?
EK - Since I've been given some, I'm going to use these but need to keep the colour scheme - was looking at other chrome fittings
Bitspower - Renounced for quality but not cheap

What would you choose & why?
 
Rangerjr1 said:
Do whatever that makes the most sense in terms of order inside your case. But you GENERALLY want the majority of your pumps pressure in the blocks. So Pump --> blocks.


I really do hope you're not getting a piece of **** pump. But im sure you already chose a d5 without having to read the thread or ask you...

Also about fittings. I just use cheap ass barbs with zipties, its cheap and easier to tighten in some areas because if you cant fit your hand to screw a compression fitting you're ****ed :D. Ive had no leaks because i make sure they're tight. And my zipties are black so they look decent :)
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I do - I've got one of these

davido_labido said:
nah, definitly a dull logo


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Nice stash you have there :)

On another note - There are some fantastic people on this forum, I've just been offered another 12 EK compression fittings - I appreciate your support & patience! Thanks :)
 
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Jokester said:
They're not that much weaker. It's a trade off between increased noise and potentially less reliability v 10% more flow. Unless you've got a OTT loop the extra flow isn't going to do anything much for you.
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I've been looking at video on YT and they seem quiet enough. I'm only going to be running a CPU, GPU and 2x240 rads in a micro ATX case. There maybe scope for adding another GPU later on.
 
ok, revisiting this as I'm slowly collecting parts.

I already have:

1x 240mm radiator
1x EK CPU Block
2x GTX Titan EK blocks
6x 16/11 Compression Fittings
1x XPSC Res/Pump Combo

This is what I'm looking at. I'm also wanting to add a drain point:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator GTX-Lite 240 £29.99
1 x EK-FC Bridge DUAL Serial £13.98
1 x Aqua Computer Ball Valve plug/cool £7.99
1 x XSPC LCD Temperature Sensor (Red) V2 + G1/4" Plug Sensor £5.99
1 x XSPC HighFlex Hose 7/16" ID, 5/8" OD, 15.9/11.1mm, 2m, Black £5.99
2 x Mayhems Ultra Pure H2O Watercooling Fluid 1L £4.99 (£9.98)
2 x XSPC G1/4" 90° Rotary Fitting (Black Chrome) £4.49 (£8.98)
2 x XSPC G1/4" 45° Rotary Fitting (Black Chrome) £4.49 (£8.98)
1 x XSPC G1/4" 4 Way Fitting (Black Chrome) £3.95
Total : £95.82 (includes shipping : ).

 
fantasticCG said:
Double check you can use that Bridge with the Csq blocks i sent you, otherwise it wont fit.
Hard tubing, soft tubing?
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Ahh right - I do need a bridge as it would be easier than using fittings to link 2 cards.

Disco_P said:
Snips how much rad space are you planning on getting?
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I only have space for 2x 240mm which should be fine!

Looking at this atm:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator GTX-Lite 240 £29.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC Terminal DUAL Parallel £13.99
1 x XSPC HighFlex Hose 3/8" ID, 5/8" OD, 16/10mm, 2m, Black £6.49
1 x XSPC LCD Temperature Sensor (Red) V2 + G1/4" Plug Sensor £5.99
2 x Mayhems Ultra Pure H2O Watercooling Fluid 1L £4.99 (£9.98)
4 x EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 10/16mm - Nickel £3.79 (£15.16)
Total : £91.21 (includes shipping : £8.00).

 
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