Watercooling 90 degree fittings

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Im looking for some G1/4 to 1/2 barb 90 degree bends, i can only seem to find Bitspower ones, compression fittings or ones that restrict the flow too much, am i looking in the wrong place?

Was thinking about these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-014-TO&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=1746

Id remove one barb but then i need a G1/4 nipple and i cant find one of those either.

Im mounting a rad in the back of my case and i need the tubing to drop straight down, theres no room for it to loop back on itself.

Thanks
 
I wouldn't get too hung up on flow restriction, chances are that your blocks will be the most restrictive part of your loop anyway.

Flow rates , and tubing size, are a very small factor in loop performance compared to quality fan/radiator/block choice.

The last 3 do the job of cooling, flow rates are only worth looking at if you are running a tight mosfet/SB/NB/CPU and GFX loop.
 
Thats a good point, with the fittings 23JMZ07 posted its also £20 cheaper than buying nipples, elbows and barbs!

Only thing that would concern me is if they make a noise as the water passes through them, last time i used one i used it with a 45 degree bend on a full cover block and it made a hissing noise, could've been the 45 or the block as well though
 
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