Which QDCs?

Gertford · 17 Apr 2013 at 22:08

Well I've been staring at the QDC page for about an hour now reading each description and I'm no where near figuring out which two I'll need for my system.

I want to have one attatched to my bottom GPU and then to a length of tube going to the pump/res so it'll disconnect right under the GPU but I can't see anything that'll fit the tubing I have which is this.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-132-XS&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1775

Any advice?

ALso, bonus question. I'm getting rid of my XSPC Bay res and going for a tube res, do I need to get a pump top as I'll be using the D5 that came with the Bay res so i can actually connect to the new tube res?. I've had a good look around and I've still got no idea.

Uncle Petey · 17 Apr 2013 at 23:15

I got a bit baffled when looking through list here too. You find one half that'll work and then you can't find the other side to match in the size you want...

I ended up getting these from elsewhere:
- Koolance VL3N-FG Quick Release Connector Female G1/4
- Koolance VL3N-M13B Quick Disconnect Male Barb for ID 13mm (1/2in)

Together, they're quite long though. Have a look at the pics my build log to see if you think they'll fit in your intended location

Perhaps a 90° male/female end would work better?

Not sure that you NEED a top, but I reckon you should get one anyway.

Gertford · 17 Apr 2013 at 23:33

I don't mind spending the extra few quid to get a top, just not sure how the bare D5 will connect to a tube res.

Just waiting for the Bitspower 250 tube res to come back in stock then everything is ready to go.

Thanks for the info though, I might go for a 90 degree one just to save a bit if tubing instead of having to arc it round and create more length for the fluid to go through. It's provably going to be a little while before I sort everything anyway as I'm still working out where the tubing will go once the tube res is in while minimising the amount I use. I can't stand tubing going all over and covering all the components. =P.

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Uncle Petey · 17 Apr 2013 at 23:42

Yeah, I hate swathes of tubing too.

If your D5 is literally just the pump and doesn't have the front cover, then you'll need a top.

Actually, forget getting a 90° QDC. Just use a 45 or 90° rotary on the GPU and plug the QDC into that.

pgi947 · 18 Apr 2013 at 07:24

They can be hard to get your head around, if I get chance this weekend I'll make a purchasing guide based on what ocuk stock as this question comes up quite often.

Gertford · 18 Apr 2013 at 11:53

There's a bit of one on the Koolance website but that's equally confusing if you don't know what you're looking for.

Is the xspc tubing just an awkward ID/OD or am I just being too meticulous with the measurements everyone gives?

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pgi947 · 18 Apr 2013 at 12:34

If it's the 7/16-5/8 tubing it's not an odd size it's just koolance have no support for those dimensions. You need 1/2 barb terminations in this case.