How many do I need ??

garethjwilliams

garethjwilliams

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Hi guys just after a little info, I would like to know how many compression fittings I need, I will have 2 rads, 2 graphics cards with ek waterblock with back plates and mosfet's to be cooled as well, and res this is in 5.25 bay with pump attached to back of res, any angled fittings needed ?? Possibly for mosfets and rads, any advice is very much appreciated
 
Two for each component in series, one in one out. (Obviously pump reservoir combo is a single component).

Angle fittings depend on how you want it to look or build it. You can use as little or as many as you like provided you have room for tubing to bend without restriction. Many people don't even use angle fittings to save money.
 
ErikN said:
Depends on how you are connecting them.

If you are using a terminal, they count as one unit.

If you intend to connect them manually using fittings and tubes (similar to how it is done in the first picture here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18662540 ), you need more.
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It will be via a terminal on my motherboard though in order to get x16 on both cards I will have to position the gpu's in slot 1 & 3 does that mean I would need a triple terminal with the second slot blocked off ??
 
garethjwilliams said:
It will be via a terminal on my motherboard though in order to get x16 on both cards I will have to position the gpu's in slot 1 & 3 does that mean I would need a triple terminal with the second slot blocked off ??
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There are dual terminals for two cards that are wider apart for situations like yours. Just make sure to get the correct one depending on how far apart the pci slots you are connecting the cards to are spaced.
 
I think before you ask your next question or buy anything, you should have a read of the watercooling guides. Asking questions is good but if you don't clue up your own understanding, you risk hitting a wall when it comes to building and maintenance.

If you go for hard fittings and pre-cut acrylic tubing of the correct length, you can connect the cards while offering all the support of a bridge AND if you ever change boards or decide to change the card positions, all you need to buy is acrylic tubing once more rather than a new bridge. I would say acrylic tubing and hard fittings are far easier to use than a bridge (not that it is difficult anyway). Just screw the fittings into each card and push the correct acrylic tubing in and job done, no need to mess around with screws or O-rings.
 
I have read information regarding watercooling for the last 3-4 months and now decided to give myself a challenge, after building my air cooled pc 6 months ago, I won't bother with acrylic tubing yet, gonna stick with primochill advanced LRT, can I ask you what's your views on coloured coolant read so much about it, some say stay away from it and others say it's fine to use

Just to let you know I have purchased this morning the ax480 rad and the ax360 rad by xspc so there's no going back now, on the agenda next is a power supply and 2 GeForce gtx 970 don't know what brand though, I heard gigabytes are good
 
garethjwilliams said:
I have read information regarding watercooling for the last 3-4 months and now decided to give myself a challenge, after building my air cooled pc 6 months ago, I won't bother with acrylic tubing yet, gonna stick with primochill advanced LRT, can I ask you what's your views on coloured coolant read so much about it, some say stay away from it and others say it's fine to use

Just to let you know I have purchased this morning the ax480 rad and the ax360 rad by xspc so there's no going back now, on the agenda next is a power supply and 2 GeForce gtx 970 don't know what brand though, I heard gigabytes are good
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Well as a newbie myself, I'm planning on going with Mayhems Pastel Orange to go with the MB I'm planning on using. I'd have thought that using a specialist coloured fluid is ok, though you'd need to give the system a good clean if changing colour.
 
When starting a new build I decide on the hardware and what fits where and any modding I need to do (the watercooled case thread is good for ideas) and get the basics in the case for a trial build. I then get some really cheap pipe and start mocking up possible pipe routing as sometimes you will find a way of doing it you had not thought of before it's in front of you. It allows you to see kink points or where you'll need to make allowances for QDC's/angle fittings/spacers/drain point etc etc.

I'll then have a really good idea of what fittings I need and the pipe runs that I want and can make out a parts list and know it will be close to what I need. Some people like to show the pipework off with the colours of the tubing/fluid being part of the aesthetic but I prefer to have as little pipework/fittings on display as possible (hence the black tubing). I'm using Mahems red pastel in mine (as the reservoir is on show) and had no issues at all.
 
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coloured coolant is fine as long as you stick to Primochill tubing and avoid the nasty xspc stuff :)
 
Was not suggesting acrylic as a replacement to rubber tubing but just to link the GPUs together rather than dishing out for a proper watercooling bridge, it would be more compatible if you change card or motherboard and they are easier and quicker to fit while being just as secure. Just two fittings (one for each card) and the appropriate pre-cut length of tubing for the spacing of the cards.
 
I didn't see anyone else mention this, but check your pump/res instructions. Some are designed with more than one inlet/outlet and others give you the option of blanking off.
Known a couple of people almost come a-cropper over those!
 
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