I have done some research, The thing i dont get is the connectors with sizes ect, Guess i was looking at someone to point me on the right direction with the components needed so i could work it out from there.. Guess im going to have to change the game plan
~Lemons_Mufc
Well at least thats a specific question.
Barbs and compression fittings generally have an inner diameter size of, for example: 3/8"; 7/16" or 1/2" over which you will stretch the tubing. They will also have a thread usually G1/4" which screws the various barbs into the water blocks.
The popular tube diameter sizes are also those above and its a matter of matching them up accordingly. Most people prefer a combination of 3/8",1/2", or 7/16" tubing and 3/8",1/2", or 7/16" barbs or compressions.
Barbs and compressions perform exactly the same function. Its a matter of choosing which of either 'look' you prefer.
To cool that lot you will need:
1 x CPU block
2 x 6970 graphics card blocks
1 x Pump plus an optional pump top
1 x Radiator (360mm)
3 x quality 120mm fans
1 x Reservoir
10 x Barbs or compressions fittings
3 metres (approx) of tubing
Coolant of your choice (premix, distilled/deionised water)
When water cooling the graphics cards you have two options. A) Full Cover (FC) blocks or B) GPU only blocks. FC blocks look infinitley better but are designed specifically for that graphics card and are therefore useless once you upgrade. They are also costly. But they look infinitely better. Have I already said that? Well they do.
Universal blocks can be used with future cards but you will also need to purchase a set of individual RAM coolers to stick on the RAM (obviously). They also lack the aesthetic qualities of FC blocks.
Have a look at this
OCUK kit as a starting point and guideline. I wouldn't buy it as there are some compromises in there such as the XSPC reservoir but most of it is excellent kit.
Remember you'll also need two
FC blocks adding a nice £150 onto your costs (would be worth it though
).