"Best" soft tubing??

[TahoeDust]

I am collecting parts for my first custom loop.  I already ordered my fans and radiator...HWLabs 420GTX and 280GTX with 5 x Noctua NF-A14 PWM Chromax.  I decided I will be going with soft tubing for now.  I am looking for the very best soft tubing...also what size?  I am planning on clear liquid, if it maters.  I don't mind spending if the product is worth it.  I am also thinking EKWB EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 RGB PWM for pump, unless someone has a better suggestion.

[Enderman]

Black: EK ZMT

White: Mayhems UV White

Clear: Mayhems Ultra Clear

 

3/8 ID 5/8 OD or 1/2 ID 3/4 OD are the two best sizes.

Pick whichever you like best.

[TahoeDust]

2 minutes ago, Enderman said:

Black: EK ZMT

White: Mayhems UV White

Clear: Mayhems Ultra Clear

 

3/8 ID 5/8 OD or 1/2 ID 3/4 OD are the two best sizes.

Pick whichever you like best.

Awesome.  Thanks!

 

Any suggestion for fittings?  I was just going to go with EK.

[Enderman]

10 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

Awesome.  Thanks!

 

Any suggestion for fittings?  I was just going to go with EK.

Bitspower is more expensive but better.

EK fittings have leaked for quite a few people.

[RollinLower]

i use Alphacool 3/8 fittings. imo these are the best quality wise. i know that EK can leak in some cases, tough that is very rare. bitspower is kinda expensive.

if you are feeling lucky, you can also go for barrows, tough i can't vow for their quality.

[TahoeDust]

1 minute ago, RollinLower said:

i use Alphacool 3/8 fittings. imo these are the best quality wise. i know that EK can leak in some cases, tough that is very rare. bitspower is kinda expensive.

if you are feeling lucky, you can also go for barrows, tough i can't vow for their quality.

I don't really mind spending the money.  If they were the same price, Bitspower or Alphacool? 

[RollinLower]

3 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

I don't really mind spending the money.  If they were the same price, Bitspower or Alphacool? 

Bitspower, tough imo they are not wirth their premium. quality is top-notch, tough so is alphacools for less money.

it's also a aesthetics thing. people tend to like Bitspower's looks more.

[Bananasplit_00]

26 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

Awesome.  Thanks!

 

Any suggestion for fittings?  I was just going to go with EK.

my EK ones are great but if you dont mind spending money then get something from bitspower as they are top notch quality. 

 

as mentioned Mayhems ultra clear is the best clear soft tube but it does have a very slight blue tone to it, but its not bad. easy to work with and looks great so far in Northern Bee  

[Enderman]

17 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

I don't really mind spending the money.  If they were the same price, Bitspower or Alphacool? 

Bitspower, every high end PC builder uses them, and with so many sold there is a large sample size out there.

The last time there was an issue with their fittings was 2012 or 2015 or something like that.

Ever since then, pretty much nobody has had any leaks that didn't involve user error.

[TahoeDust]

Some other people have recommended Primochill Primoflex as well as Mayhem.  Said both were great, Primochill may be a little better, bur a little pricey-er.  Kind of like Bitspower vs Alphacool...

[TahoeDust]

Just now, Enderman said:

Bitspower, every high end PC builder uses them, and with so many sold there is a large sample size out there.

The last time there was an issue with their fittings was 2012 or 2015 or something like that.

Bitspower it is.  Can't have this leaking on the 9900k/2080ti...yes I know both are overpriced and bad values. 

[Enderman]

8 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

yes I know both are overpriced and bad values. 

But it's the best that exists, so technically the best value if you're going for top performance

[TahoeDust]

2 minutes ago, Enderman said:

But it's the best that exists, so technically the best value if you're going for top performance

You are speaking my language.  I wish I could buy you a beer.  

 

Right now I am looking at this...

 

 

to go with what I already bought....

 

 

 

[Enderman]

2 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

You are speaking my language.  I wish I could buy you a beer.  

 

Right now I am looking at this...

 

to go with what I already bought....

 

Cool, seems like you did your research, got some of the best radiators

[TahoeDust]

2 minutes ago, Enderman said:

Cool, seems like you did your research, got some of the best radiators

Do you think I will need any of the angled fittings?...or is there any advantages to using them instead of making bends with the tubing?

[Enderman]

3 minutes ago, TahoeDust said:

Do you think I will need any of the angled fittings?...or is there any advantages to using them instead of making bends with the tubing?

Just for looks or if you need to do a tight run, sometimes angles will make things easier.

[TahoeDust]

1 minute ago, Enderman said:

Just for looks or if you need to do a tight run, sometimes angles will make things easier.

I'm honestly not sure if I am going to "need" them or not.  I can not get my hands on the case I want yet...Phanteks Evolv X.  I will be going z390 Maximus Code, 9900k, and EVGA 2080 ti FTW3 (pre-ordered).  I just thought since I was ordering, I may want to pick up some of the angled fittings so I don't pay shipping twice, or get to a point where I need them to finish the assembly, and don't have them.

[TahoeDust]

Deep in my soul I feel like I really want to be doing a hard tube setup.  The just look so sick.  I have a heat gun, I don't mind putting in the time.  Which is more leak prone?  Which would you do?  If I was to go hard, what tubing would you look at.  Sorry for all the questions and indecisiveness. 

[TahoeDust]

I'm sorry if I wasted any of your time @Enderman @Bananasplit_00 @RollinLower

I really thought I had talked myself into going soft, but I know the whole time know I will have wished I would have gone hard.  This is what I ended up ordering...

 

 

 

It is probably more fittings than I will need, but I don't like ordering twice...or a third, fourth, and fifth time.

 

Wish me luck.

 

 

[Enderman]

When I was ordering fittings I didn't plan out my loop enough and had to order twice, so paid for shipping twice.

Over $500 in fittings for a simple loop...

[TahoeDust]

31 minutes ago, Enderman said:

When I was ordering fittings I didn't plan out my loop enough and had to order twice, so paid for shipping twice.

Over $500 in fittings for a simple loop...

Is that on the "White Haven" loop?  That turned out great.  Makes me question my move.

[Enderman]

1 minute ago, TahoeDust said:

Is that on the "White Haven" loop?  That turned out great.  Makes me question my move.

No, it's fittings that I ordered during the summer to do a full custom loop (which I haven't built yet)

Haven't upgraded my PC in a while.

[TVwazhere]

Following this build because it's extremely similar to one I'd try to put together in my head for a while, but sadly wont get to any time soon.