What tubing should i use

4737Joker

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Slowly putting together my first spec and one of the things im unsure on is tubing.

There is different thickness tubing and different sized fittings to match so i don't want to get this wrong haha.

For a first timer what would you reccomend for me to make it as easy as possible?
 
I sent a webnote to OCUK and this was their response;

Thanks for the webnote,
The most popular size of tubing seems to be 7/16, it is in a lot of the kits that we do and is the one that i sell the most of.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-107-PM&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1775
Then i would recommend some compression fittings to keep your loop tight...
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-103-XS&groupid=962&catid=1529&subcat=2584

If you are only cooling your processor then you should only need a dual radiator and a good but not overly expensive pump.
If you have enough bays in the front of your case then i would recommend a pump/res combo...
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?catid=2133&groupid=962&sortby=priceAsc&subid=2134
If you are planning on cooling your graphics later as well thent he d5 pump is one of the best..
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-140-XS&groupid=962&catid=2133&subcat=2134

You wont need anything that powerful just for the processor though.

The coolant would be up to you depending gon what colour you would want.
Mayhems are very popular.
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I still want to use 13/10 though as I cant see how 16/11 will make any difference to performance in any way. Although it may be more resistant to kinking...

Would be interesting to hear others' thoughts.
 
I believe slimmer tubing is more resistant to kinking and is beneficial when working in tight confines with tighter bends (with mobo/ram blocks for example).
I don't think there's any real performance difference - at least not enough to be concerned with.

Personally, I like 7/16 as it's not too fat, but doesn't look skinny either.

I guess it's more about how you want it look and what you're working with.
 
This is the spec i have so far;

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Carbide 540 High Airflow ATX Cube Case - Black £116.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X - Nickel £94.94
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy £49.99
1 x EK CoolStream Radiator XT 360 (120.3) £48.98
1 x EK CoolStream Radiator XT 240 (120.2) £38.99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X Backplate - Black £24.95
Total : £388.94 (includes shipping : £11.75).



Will 7/16 fit well in here without too many kinking issues, and would you suggest any angled fittings?
 
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