Need advice on watercooling setup on a striker II extreme (yes, another WC thread)

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Sorry to make another WC thread guys, but I feel I have to in order to get some advice. This is the first time I am watercooling, but I know the risks, and have not got a choice really as I need to cool my mobo down.

I want to cool a Q6600 and a Striker II Extreme motherboard. I gather that the striker's fusion block has 3/8 fittings. And I have read on other fourms NOT to use the supplied barbs/ connector as they are very prone to leaking. And also, reducing a 1/2 hose to a 3/8 is supposed to kill flow rate?

The striker II extreme fusion block has 3/8 fittings (I think, this is where I need help). So I thought it would be best if the wholse setup consisted of 3/8 hose? Correct me if I'm wrong.

I will be mounting the rad via a radbox on the back of my Antec 1200. and am not looking to watercool my gfx cards.

So far, I am thinking of the following bits and bobs:

CPU block: XSPC Delta V3:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-044-XS&groupid=701&catid=193&subcat=1034

RAD: XSPC RS240 RAD:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-044-XS&groupid=701&catid=193&subcat=1034
(With a radbox to mount it on the back of my 1200. it's a dual because I wasn't thinking of cooling gfx.).

Reservoir: I think a bay reservoir would be great, but I am open to suggestions on this one.

Pump: Also unclear on this one, was thinking of getting a reservoir/pump combination. Thinking of the XSPC DUAL 750.


Not very sure about these either:

Tubing: Some 3/8 ID, 1/2 OD hose. (maybe 3m or 4m)
fittings: G1/4" - 3/8" ID / 1/2" OD TFC Compression Fittings (don't know how much I'd need 8 or 10? ).

Fluid: Whatever's in stock when ordering I suppose, but bearing in mind that my ASUS Fusion block is Aluminium that "looks" like copper, it'll need to be anti-corrosive?)


If I've missed some things out, please tell me. I won't be buying the stuff for a while anyway, need to learn a bit more and grow some courage.


Also, I am not sure about the size of the tubing I've selected because of the Fusion block. Any advice will be greatly appreciated guys. Thanks.:cool:
 
CPU Block, Rad and pump they are good - go for it.
The best and safe way is to buy compressing fittings - 3/8" , but be advise that tubing from OCUk 3/8" ID / 1/2 OD doesn't fit to Freser 3/8" compression fitting - wall is to thick.
BTW 3/8" will be ok for you.
 
OCuk have got a double one in stock at the moment. Might go for that.

Also, as for compression fittings, I was looking at: the TFC compression fittings:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-012-FO

As for tubing, XSPC high felxibility 3/8 clear tubing:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-003-XS&groupid=701&catid=193&subcat=1048

And some anti kink coils. Anything I've missed? Or something you suggest?

EDIT - put the stuff in a basket for you to see how it's going on:


How would I connect it the tubing FUSION block on the mobo? I am unclear on this part...
 
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Personally I prefer Feser tubing. Great flexibility and looks good.

To connect you simply push the tubing onto the fusion block barb. It wil be a very tight fit so you should heat the end of the tubing you intend to push onto the barb in some very hot water to soften it up.

As it cools it will shrink over the barb to give a very snug fit.

Id also get a better CPU block. I could be wrong but the DTek V2 and the GTZ are two of the best. I use the Dtek.

1 bottle of coolant is plenty for your proposed loop but perhaps you just want another as back up? (which probably isn't a bad idea).

Couldnt see any 120mm fans in your basket, you'll need a couple for your rad. Not saying you should get the ones limked below but they appear to have good airflow and are not too noisy. Yate Loon are also a popular brand within the cooling community but I don't think OCUK stock them. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-000-XI&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=4
 
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Thanks for the links to the Feser tubes. But are they see through? As I wanted to put UV blue coolant in the tubes, and a UV light.

As for 120mm fans, I've got 2 Noctua's on the current heatsink. I'll just use them. As for cpu block, I know that the GTZ might be the best option, and I'll see if I can get one from a competitor. (Or, if I decide to telephone order, I can inquire about availability).

So, how many compression fittings would I need? I suppose 4? 2 for the rad, 2 for the reservoir?

Then some barbs (is that what they'r called? things that close around the hose to tighten the conenction? clips??) for the cpu block and the fusion block right? I've got some barbs that came with the board, but I'll buy some just incase they're poor quality... Heard a few people getting leaks when they used the supplied barbs/tubes. :s

EDIT - and yes, the 2nd bottle is just backup, incase something goes wrong and I need more coolant. Also read reviews that that reservoir takes a lot of fluid (more than 1 bottle it said).
 
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cje said:
I've seen on a number of similar threads to mine, that compression fittings are discouraged. Should I just get some EK barbs:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-005-EK&groupid=701&catid=193&subcat=1049

And secure the tubing to the barbs via metal screwdriver clamps?
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Discouraged why?? In terms of leakage theres less chance of the tubing working loose than conventional barbs, plus they look nice too but thats just my opinion.

EK barbs are popular but I don't like them as the few times I've had tubing work loose it was with EK ones. If you do use them I'd certainly recommend also using jubilee clips or simple cable ties as insurance.
 
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