D-Tek Fuzion V2 barb size

[DrSteve]

I just bought a few bits and pieces for an upgrade which arrived today. Moving from skt939 which is watercooled using a Dangerden block and ordered the Fuzion V2 to cool my Q6600 on an Abit IP35 Pro.
Here's the thing. My current setup uses 1/2 inch tubing. On the product description page it says...
"Pre-Installed Chrome Plated 1/2" or 3/8" Hi-Flow Hose barbs included."
Now looking at the barbs they seem to be 3/8. Anyone else ordered one of these lately? Was there an option I missed when ordering for 1/2" or should I have ordered some extra barbs too?

On a related note. Installing on the motherboard. I take it I should be using the black stick-on back plate for the skt775 rather than the silver bracket that also comes in the box. Or should I?

 

[DrSteve]

Now you have me worried SHould I have got a black stick on plate or silver bracket with my motherboard?

The plate and the bracket came with the cooler not the motherboard. Here's a picture.

 

[DrSteve]

Just noticed I went from almost the same setup as yours to almost the same new one. It's going to rock you!

Can't wait to get it all up and running. Planned to connect the the block tonight and leak test it for a day or so. That's why I was wondering about the barb size.

 

[DrSteve]

Ended up getting out the measuring tape and having an quick check.
The internal diameter of the barb on the block is 3/8" while the internal diameter of my tubing is 1/2"
No setting up the new machine for a couple of days then.

 

[DrSteve]

Err shouldn't you have been measuring the external diameter of the barb compared to the internal of the tubing???????

Hmmmm. That kinda makes sense. I'm still confused. Ended up ordering a pair of 1/2" barbs just in case.
Has anyone installed one of these blocks recently?