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Jun 12 2018 04:41pm
So, this is my first time doing a Custom Watercooling Loop. I am basing it off https://pcpartpicker.com/b/nVbXsY

I believe I have everything I need besides all of the fittings. Anyone that could help me with figuring out what fittings I need to make it work would be appreciated. This is my current part list https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RQfLcY

Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you have ideas on what I can change for the better or anything like that, please also let me know.
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Jun 12 2018 05:59pm
Start with soft tubing if you're doing a first time loop. Would also change the case to something a little bit bigger. The drainage in his case seems to be inadequate if you ever have to service the loop.

Also a thicker rad would help much more with temps
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Jun 12 2018 07:29pm
Quote (Z97 @ Jun 12 2018 07:59pm)
Start with soft tubing if you're doing a first time loop. Would also change the case to something a little bit bigger. The drainage in his case seems to be inadequate if you ever have to service the loop.

Also a thicker rad would help much more with temps



I was hoping to use this case so I can keep it semi small when I travel. I’ve worked with tubing like this that’s the only reason I was going with the hard tubing. I’m not sure if a bigger rad will fit but I’ll check. I just don’t know the fittings that I need.
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Jun 12 2018 09:04pm
Quote (vspflaw @ Jun 12 2018 09:29pm)
I was hoping to use this case so I can keep it semi small when I travel. I’ve worked with tubing like this that’s the only reason I was going with the hard tubing. I’m not sure if a bigger rad will fit but I’ll check. I just don’t know the fittings that I need.


Whats the OD of the tubing you're wanting to use? Your link just has some generic tubing
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Jun 12 2018 09:24pm
Quote (Z97 @ Jun 12 2018 11:04pm)
Whats the OD of the tubing you're wanting to use? Your link just has some generic tubing


https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hLsNzY That is the new link, I think I have everything I need to fully set it up but not entirely sure. It's also 16 OD.

I'm looking to do a Bright Blue coolant but not entirely sure as how to do that.

This post was edited by vspflaw on Jun 12 2018 09:28pm
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Quote (vspflaw @ Jun 12 2018 11:24pm)
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hLsNzY That is the new link, I think I have everything I need to fully set it up but not entirely sure. It's also 16 OD.

I'm looking to do a Bright Blue coolant but not entirely sure as how to do that.


Just gonna let you know those ddc pumps have issues with any fluid thicker than water. The fittings will be a 16 id on the compression fitting for the tubing.

https://www.ekwb.com/blog/fittings-and-tubing-guide/
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Jun 12 2018 10:07pm
Quote (Z97 @ Jun 12 2018 11:02pm)
Just gonna let you know those ddc pumps have issues with any fluid thicker than water. The fittings will be a 16 id on the compression fitting for the tubing.

https://www.ekwb.com/blog/fittings-and-tubing-guide/


you would know... you went through at least 2 of em.
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Jun 12 2018 10:45pm
Quote (Z97 @ Jun 13 2018 12:02am)
Just gonna let you know those ddc pumps have issues with any fluid thicker than water. The fittings will be a 16 id on the compression fitting for the tubing.

https://www.ekwb.com/blog/fittings-and-tubing-guide/



Which pump would you recommend? And does that mean I have the wrong fittings or are they all good?
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Jun 13 2018 02:17am
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/vspflaw/saved/RsYyf7
Is what I believe to be a completely finished build and doesn't need anything else. If someone could look it over and see if everything looks good that would be great.
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Jun 13 2018 04:43am
That's a lot of money. Think it over for a week.

It'll be 4,000$ after taxes and shipping.

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