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Hey guys, I'm shopping around for fittings and I see these fittings made "specifically" to make SLI/Crossfire connections easier. http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-bp-wtp-c47-g1-4-silver-shining-multi-link-adapter-set-of-2.html http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-bp-wtp-c48-g1-4-silver-shining-multi-link-adapter-mini-set-of-2.html One is thicker, and one is thinner. What is the difference between these fittings and normal rigid fittings besides from what I can see is the absence of a locking collar, whereas instead, the tube "slides" in? And how would this make SLI/Crossfire connections easier? (normal fitting with collar) http://www.performance-pcs.com/hot-bitspower-g1-4-black-sparkle-enhance-multi-link-for-acrylic-tube-od-12mm.html
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Hey guys! So I'm new when it comes to rigid tubing. Today I was putting the tube in for my SLI graphics cards. At first I cut it too long, so I cut a second one about 5mm shorter. Here's my question: The tube just needs to slide in past the two O-rings, right? It doesn't have to make it all the way to the stop at the end of the fitting? Reason I'm asking is when I installed the shorter tube, it's a really nice fit IMO, makes it past both O-rings on each fitting, but doesn't quite make it to the "stop" at the end of one, it's maybe 1-2mm short. Is this OK, since the O-rings are what makes the seal? It's not loose, fits tight. I'm using BitsPower 12mm OD fittings. I'd like to add too, that after chamfering the ends of the PETG, it was impossible to get the inside completely smooth like the outside with the sandpaper, is this OK?
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As the title suggests, I'm looking for the best fittings to go with. I'm using PETG with EK blocks and Alphacool radiators. I know BitsPower has a wide range of angles but I'm not looking for angled fittings or anything like that because I'll be bending the tubing. Just want to know who makes the best and most reliable fitting/seal. Please feel free to suggest other brands if you feel they are better
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I got a pump water pump question : )
OtakuFantasyXV posted a topic in Custom Loop and Exotic Cooling
OK so i found this pump on Amazon.com LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KL1JWZC/ref=nosim?tag=gigomarket-20 and i need help choosing the right tubing and fittings size for the ZKSJ Mini DC Brushless water pump my CPU block i'm going with is the http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016B2C5NK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3GO5VFCNOM5I7 and my radiator is the http://www.amazon.com/XSPC-EX360-Performance-Radiator-Supports/dp/B006097HEC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457969918&sr=1-1&keywords=XSPC+EX360 so it would be cool if some one could help a NOOB out Lol thanks. : ) -
Hi, I am looking to create my own custom aio style cpu cooler. I have come across this on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172032549683?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT But it has 6mm fittings put on there. Do you think that : 1. You could remove them and put your own fittings on or 2: Convert them to a more standard size like g1/4" Thanks for any replies
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so i was looking at reservoirs (this one actually http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106264&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-DIY+Cooling-_-N82E16835106264&gclid=Cj0KEQjwoau9BRDMvsnv5MCh24UBEiQAKOqcfc5xa4VtYWck4e8eAB403Vr8d1oLd5DzcJlgNh_J-7QaAoeU8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds) and saw that there is the 2 holes in the front (in and out?) and the one at the bottom(drain i assume) and then started looking at compression fittings (like so http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106297&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-DIY+Cooling-_-N82E16835106297&gclid=Cj0KEQjwoau9BRDMvsnv5MCh24UBEiQAKOqcfc9fDvsDPAqnxlCFlswvz_QHo2IF3cWZVg41QC6utfwaAskT8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds) and was wondering, do the compression fittings just screw in? are there different sizes? -
Hello everybody I need help once more. I am currently looking for 90° fittings for 13/10 hardtubes. both sides should be 13/10 because i wanna use them instead of doing bending. I tried it several times and the results were rather depressing. Alphacool has what i need but they are really rare and no shop seems to have them in stock. Does anyone know which company sells similar ones? Regards
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So I am thinking about watercooling my PC and I've already picked out the proper CPU/GPU blocks, pump + reservoir, and radiator. What I need help is choosing the fittings. I've decided to work w/ 13mm(1/2") OD glass tubing for this loop but I've been having difficulty finding compression right-angle fittings. Is something like this: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10758/ex-tub-681/Bitspower_G14_Thread_38_ID_x_12_OD_90-Degree_Rotary_Compression_Fitting_-_Silver_Shining_BP-90R2LCPF-CC2.html?tl=g30c409s1302 gonna work, or something like this: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/24746/ex-tub-3148/Bitspower_G14_Thread_90-Degree_Male_to_Male_Rotary_Fitting_Adapter_-_Black_Sparkle_BP-BS90DRG14.html?tl=g30c101s1306 I'll also gladly take any recommendations as well if you guys have any.
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Hi everyone, I am currently planning a new pc build where I intend to watercool using rigid tubing I'm pretty sure i have everything sorted apart from the fittings to connect everything together, which is a little important I am going to be using 13mm OD 10mm ID Hard tubing (3/8 1/2 for inches) and i can't seem to find the correct 90 degree fittings where one side is threaded for say a cpu block and one side has a compression fitting for the tubing. Any help finding fittings would be of great help Thank you for taking the time to read this
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Hi! Will be changing from soft tubing to hard tubing, in the coming weeks/months and I want your opinions. Will be using PETG tubes by EK. (12mm OD) Got a pair of questions, 1. Are hard tubing adapters also enough for main bended tubing fittings? (adapters are usually used to connect SLI GPUs using crystal link cables) The ones I am eyeing is EKs black HD adapters, for their low profile but still 2 o-ring construction. (https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-hd-adapter-csq-10-12mm-black) I've seen varying posts about this and am now confused. 2. will paracord sleeving adapt to the thickness of the wire? Standard paracord is 4mm in size, but I can't find any proof that it would adapt to my wires (about 3mmOD) Guides that I watched used standard, but I am afraid of slacking in the sleeving.
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I have some fittings in my system and some are 90 degree ones. Is it okay to make the looser to let them face the way I want the to or should I make them tight and have my tubing look really messy
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So I was planning to do my first custom loop build hopefully with PETG rigid tubing. The build is centered around the sword of moonlight from dark souls and will be in a phanteks evolv tempered glass edition: As you can see theres a nice gold/brass color in the hilt, I was wondering if I could convey this through my fittings, is it possible to paint fittings at all? If so what kind of paint would I use?
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I have a few basic questions for my first liquid cooling build. Not all are liquid cooling related but I rather ask them in one go than make multiple threads. 1. I bought Primochill rigid acrylic 1/2" tubing from Amazon and a bunch of barrow fittings from Ali Express - the fittings were all made for 12mm tubes I believe. The Primochill tubing doesn't fit the fittings, The tubes are too big in diameter. I read somewhere that different companies use different standards (imperial vs. metric standard). I am guessing Barrow is using metric while Primochill is using imperial and they aren't compatible. I am not going to buy another set of fittings as they were much more expensive than the tubing. Buying 12mm tubing is a more practical option . Which brand of acryllic tubing will be compatible with Barrow fittings? 2. I got the EVGA SLI pro bridge v2 and it only goes into half of the SLI connector. Is that how it is supposed to be? Does the other half stay uncovered? See picture for reference. 3. I want to add a mid plate in my case - the case is a Corsair Air 540. I cut out the bottom plate as that was getting in the way of the tubes and mobo wires. I will put a custom mesh grill there to close the bottom area. The question is how does the mid plate stay in place? What kind of support does it need? I have seen and read a lot of tuturials and haven't found any info on it. 4. What's the best order of installing components in a liquid cooled system? Do I install everything first and then add tubes or do I install tubes and components at the same time as more and more room gets taken up by the components . Is there a "best practices" recommendation for setting it up? Thanks.
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Hello all. Ran across this site and was looking at a few posts, But i have some questions, My main question is i have a GTX Titan black signature superclocked. I recently built a water cooling build (Here) and was looking to add a water block to it as well as hard tubing to give it a cleaner look. My main question is everywhere i go everything says a 780TI water block will fit on a gtx titan black. So will this one (here) fit? I like the acrylic look just because i like to see the liquid as a personal thing. So was wondering if that block would work or if i should look into others? I thank you for your help on that issue Now for my other question (Might be the wrong section. Probably is) I'm looking at converting this build i currently have into a acrylic hard tube build. I personally love the look of a hard tube build. Now. I have a bunch of G1/4 Compression fittings on my build (And some extra from my build) Will i need to ditch these to go full acrylic. I know i will need to add more fittings, a lot more of different types. I understand normal tubing pretty well. But hard tubing is completely different to me. Anything you guys could help with would be Really. Really apreciated. (I plan on going from Tank to GPU, then GPU to CPU, CPU to radiator then radiator to my tank. Even if you can't help, I thank you for your time.
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Just out of curiosity and to rule in or out potential options, will having a free hanging 90 degree angled adapter connect two tubes cause any problems? I've seen it all over the place in hardline setups, but this question pertains to soft tubing. I can't seem to find any pictures or articles about it, maybe I'm phrasing it incorrectly. Any information would be awesome. -
I really like this style of fittings, however I can't find the right ones that are used for the 90 degree coming out of the gpus. I understand ones like these http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-black-sparkle-90-degree-with-dual-rotary-inner-g1-4-extender.html which correct me if I am wrong already have fittings built into both sides for tubing however the poseidon cards have female g1/4" ports so idk how those would fit on. If someone could link me to all the fittings used in this build that would be awesome!
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Is this quick disconnect http://www.performance-pcs.com/koolance-qd3-quick-disconnect-no-spill-coupling-male-compression-13-x-16mm-1-2-x-5-8in.html compatible with this ek fitting https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-acf-fitting-12-16mm-nickel and this tubing https://shop.ekwb.com/tube-primochill-primoflextm-advanced-lrttm-11-1-15-9-mm-crystal-clear ? Thanks!
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It's been over 5+ years since I did watercooling. I know I don't wanna go hard way e.g. acrylic tubing/copper I need a full block for my GTX 980TI G1 for the block I was looking at Ek or this one I have a (own) a Swiftech H320 X2 Prestige and want to add it to that loop. I guess I need help with the fittings and tubing? Thanks in advance -
Heyo! This is my first thread ever! So I'm trying to order a couple of radiators from Performance PC, and when selecting radiators there are multiple drop down menus for types of fittings. I go to rigid compression and there are just a multitude of options that are leaving me slightly apprehensive. Things I get: G1/4 is the type of threading, 16 OD or 12 OD is the outer diameters in millimeters, and acrylic is the type of tubing for the fitting (which I guess I didn't know that acrylic and petg required unique/separate fittings?). What I don't understand in the dropdown box for fittings are the terms, or differences between, Multi-link, Multi-link adapter, mini, and if I even need any of these, much less a set of two. Can someone help explain this to me so I can finally finish my purchase? The other question I have is one I know is asked a lot, but how many radiators does a system really need? I've heard for overclocking its considered 240mm rad per overclocked item, but I've also heard you want the biggest radiators you can find, so one logical conclusion from that statement is as many as your tower can hold. At some point though, I would think the law of diminishing returns would take place and while you COULD cool your system at a lower temperature, you don't get much more performance out of it for the price you are putting into it, as per the air cooling fan video that was released a month or so ago. So my question here: is one setup actually more economical and efficient depending on the temperature of the room? or is that line of cost per performance a linear one?
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so i am looking to buy bitspower fittings and i know exactly what i want accept their site is super frustrating as their is no way to select the type of fitting that i need (ridged compression) so im not even sure they have it. what i need is ridged compression black sparkel fittings 13mm/10mm thanks -
Hey all, I'm about to order all the parts for my next computer either tonight or tomorrow morning. I noticed for this build I'm using a lot of XSPC stuff from my radiators, cpu block(raystorm pro), and fittings. I know the raystorm pro has some glowing reviews but I'm a bit concerned about the fittings. Why are they so cheap compared to others like EKs and bitspower? I honestly never used an XSPC product before and I'm just wondering what makes them so cheap. I also heard some horror stories and glowing reviews about them, but are there any fundamental flaws about their design that I should avoid them completely? Much love, Sybre
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what are the best compression fittings for the ridged alpha cool black chrome tubing. i have heard bitspowers good also open to suggestions for fittings . thanks maybach123
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Hey everyone, Has anyone ordered items from Swiftech recently or through a retail stores that carry their products in Canada. I've placed a few orders with NCIX for a bunch of fittings and I'm being told that swiftech is having issues supply or shipping their stuff in which seemed reasonable at first but it's been almost 3 months since I placed it and still only have partially received items. Not sure if I missed anything about this or was not aware but anyone have an insight as to what the issue might be? W-L
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Hey all! I am looking to upgrade my PC this summer. I am adding a 980 to my computer. I am planning on using a custom water cooling loop. This is my comps specs: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hWmYYJ I am using a two 280 radiator's. One in the top and one in the front and maybe one rear 140. I believe everything I have I need good to go, but I have 0 clue on how many compression fittings I need. I am looking into Koolances compression fittings because they look reliable and are cheap. Feel free to suggest any better, cheaper fittings. My main worry is I will cause a leak in my pc (usually everyone fear for a first time water cooling setup), or I don't buy enough fittings and have to wait longer to get another order of them. Hey thanks guys for helping me! Any advise would be sweet and deeply appreciated -BigCave
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Hi all, I currently have a little bit of a problem. I have 2x 980's that I want to watercool and I have currently ordered and received 2x XSPC Razor Waterblocks for the 980's, which my aunt brought to me from Australia when she visited me in South Africa (So no shipment fees) . However, at the time when I ordered the supplier was out of stock for the back plates... Which leads to my problem. I currently still have to buy my fittings and a couple of other things, which would most likely be imported as there is a HUGE shortage of shops that supply any kind of water cooling parts and fittings. (and I don't want to use plumbing parts) and i do not want to import unnecessary things, as I pay per kg and per package value to import. (Currently the dollar is RR12.50 to the US Dollar) Here is my question: Does anybody know whether you HAVE to use the XSPC backplates with the XSPC blocks, or are the default plates that come with the reference cards sufficient? (i.e. Screw lengths to fix the backplate to the block) I have tried to contact XSPC directly, but some lady which struggled to speak proper english from China sent the list of the cards that the Razor block fits... So that doesn't really help. :wacko: Nor do their site say anything about the blocks, however the backplate's information states that it should be used with the XSPC waterblock, but not the otherway around? There is nothing. :blink: Has anybody tried it? *I have the EVGA Superclocked Reference model cards Any help would be very much appreciated as it could save me a lot of problems!
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