Watercooling advice

Scotteh · 29 Oct 2011 at 00:54

So keep with EK?

Also whats the difference between the £49.99 EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock and the £55.79 one?

EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi **2011 Compatible** 49.99

EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi **2011 Compatible** 55.79

Scotteh · 29 Oct 2011 at 01:39

Also, would the tube cutter work?

The tube has 15.9 OD, the cutters are 3-14mm OD?

moogle · 29 Oct 2011 at 02:07

Difference between the blocks is the new "EN" plating method. There have been people with problems of nickel flaking off.

As for the tubing cutter, mines different but I'm sure that one will be able to cut something a few mm bigger. You can just squeeze the tubing to fit in if it is limited in how wide it can open.

Scotteh · 29 Oct 2011 at 02:43

So the cheaper ones better?

k

moogle · 29 Oct 2011 at 03:04

Scotteh said:
So the cheaper ones better?

k

Nah the EN one is "supposedly" better, but users have been still getting problems with that new plating. Personally I'd say it's down to their loop. Maybe something passing electricity through the block or what they mix in their loop.

Scotteh · 29 Oct 2011 at 03:08

What would you suggest for this loop?

Cleeecooo · 30 Oct 2011 at 13:04

Scotteh said:
What would you suggest for this loop?

EN.

My nickel block corroded and now I have to send it to slovenia and dismantle my loop

Scotteh · 30 Oct 2011 at 13:09

Ok thanks.

Any idea on; http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18335447

Cleeecooo · 30 Oct 2011 at 13:10

50m will be roughly what you need if ou're doing each cable individually

Scotteh · 30 Oct 2011 at 13:11

What size is best?

i.e some at 2.5mm, 4mm etc.

Cleeecooo · 30 Oct 2011 at 13:17

oh, I was talking about sleeving each of the clables individually. ie, an 8 pin means 8 cables

Just get a variety of sizes and an ATX pin remover

Scotteh · 30 Oct 2011 at 13:26

Yeah I knew what you were talking about

But I mean like, some are 2.5mm others 4mm, 10mm etc, what cables use 2.5mm what cables use 10mm etc?

If it takes 50m that'll be about £45-50, so just about same price to buy pre-braided cables

Cleeecooo · 30 Oct 2011 at 13:44

nah, only need 50m for each cable indivdually.

Otherwise, 10-15m will be plenty.

no idea on sizes TBH.

Scotteh · 30 Oct 2011 at 14:05

The BitFenix Alchemy range comes with each cable braded, and if its 50m that'll cost same as the pre-braided ones, so easier to buy pre-braided

Cleeecooo · 30 Oct 2011 at 14:06

Scotteh said:
The BitFenix Alchemy range comes with each cable braded, and if its 50m that'll cost same as the pre-braided ones, so easier to buy pre-braided

Pre braided are easy - but no fun!!!

Scotteh · 30 Oct 2011 at 14:09

Less fun less problems!