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Beginner question: How many fittings will I need

Hi everyone, Im preparing to take my first few steps into the world of water cooling and I was just wondering how many fittings I would need for a CPU GPU Loop. I will my parts list so you guys know what I'm already looking to buy. Thanks for the help :).

Parts list: http://a.co/4t4lEIk

GPU Block:https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vga-supremacy-acetal-nickel

Current Build:https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6Wzvd6

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Rule of thumb is 2 per water cooling component, ie: gpu block, cpu block, reservoir, radiator, etc.

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You are missing a pump top and holder. That pump on your list will not connect with PETG/acrylic tubes as you can't put fittings on it.

Wouldn't it be easier to order something like this?

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xtop-revo-d5-pwm-plexi-incl-pump

 

Also I couldn't help to notice you're pairing a i5 6600K with a H110 motherboard. It will work but for overclocking you need to put that CPU in a Z170 motherboard.

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11 hours ago, BojastheGreat said:

Hi everyone, Im preparing to take my first few steps into the world of water cooling and I was just wondering how many fittings I would need for a CPU GPU Loop. I will my parts list so you guys know what I'm already looking to buy. Thanks for the help :).

Parts list: http://a.co/4t4lEIk

GPU Block:https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vga-supremacy-acetal-nickel

Current Build:https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6Wzvd6

Welcome to the Forums!

 

You will need two fittings per component, however why are you getting a universal GPU block instead of a full cover waterblock. Also since your loop contains nickel you will not want to use silver kill coils as they are borderline dis-similar metals in a loop environment. 

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Like stated, 2 per item normally. You would need to get a pump top or some pass throughs. If the pump will be in the basement you don't need to hard tube that section. I have the same pump, can't remember the brand. Xspc maybe  

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