How much tubing do I need?

Day03 · 27 Sep 2006 at 20:13

I'm building water cooling setup for the first time in a standard size case (V1000+) with the rad to be mounted outside the case. How much tubing do I need to get?
One more question: 3/8" is the same thing as 8mm ID?

Day03 · 27 Sep 2006 at 20:40

I'm taking the shortest route possible

Appart from Tygon what are other good brands?

Day03 · 27 Sep 2006 at 23:10

Thanks for the answers.

So if the waterblock comes with a barb fitting of 3/8" the the internal diameter of the tubing needs to be 10mm, is that correct?

Day03 · 28 Sep 2006 at 21:54

pastymuncher said:
Have you purchased any components yet? If not then you should consider 1/2" as it's less restrictive and you will get better results.

I've purchased the Swiftech MCP350 12 VDC Pump with the Alphacool acrylic top which I think comes with both the 3/8 and 1/2 barbs. I havent purchased the blocks yet but I want the Swiftech Apogee Extreme and Swiftech MCW60-B VGA Waterblock. I think they come with just 3/8 fittings. How easily can they be changed to 1/2 fittings?

Day03 · 29 Sep 2006 at 19:42

Buying the right tubing in UK is a pain in the a*s. I've decided to go for Tygon ID 7/16" (11.1mm) + 5/8" (15.9mm)tubing. Is that a right choice?