3/8" or 1/2" tubing

[crazy1323]

OK, So I am planning on starting my build soon and I need some advice on fittings and tubing size. I plan on using compression fittings in all places. However I am aware that the 1/2" ID 3/4" OD compression fittings are BIG. Is there a big difference in 3/8" and 1/2" tubing?

[DarthBeavis]

3/8" or 1/2" tubing

Isn't that a personal question . . .buy me a drink first at least

[naokaji]

the difference is not really big, have a look here where Cathar did some tests, linky (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=147767), personally I'm happy with 3/8 tubing.

[crazy1323]

1/2".....FTW

BTW.. BP Comps (1/2 x 3/4) are MAN SIZE fittings...:up:

Will They fit side by side on a Dtek FuZion V2?

[Dangals]

Will They fit side by side on a Dtek FuZion V2?

no - but the 3/8 ones do

[BlueAqua]

I find that 3/8" ID tubing is easier to work with and it hardly affects performance at all. 1/2" ID tubing is fine too, but a bit bulkier. I don't really think it matters too much, just use what you like. 3/8" compression fittings are definitely easier to fit on more blocks.

[iandh]

My favorite, and quite a few other people's, is 7/16" masterkleer on 1/2" barbs. That way you don't need hose clamps. It is dirt cheap too.

[Eddie3dfx]

7/16 5/8od is my favorite

[Webster]

7/16 5/8od is my favorite

Mine too.

[mstrmold]

1/2" ID/ 3/4" OD with BP compression fittings. Now that is plumbing. :)

[dogin]

I am using the 7/16" over 1/2" barbs too using Tygon tubing in my lower (2nd). loop (ie just built a combination loop box/stand to house the 2nd reservoir, pump and rad). I have 3/8" tubing in the 1st loop in the case. I found I can get as tight a bends with the 7/16", but with tube coils in place. From working with both I think if I had limited space, I would use the 3/8" and its ability to bend tighter without coils or even tighter with coils. Just my thoughts. (ps I use clamps even on the 7/16" over the 1/2" barbs just to make sure).

[RickCain]

Been using 3/8" for years with zero performance problems. You have a better chance of a bad mount causing temperature problems than using 3/8" compared to 1/2".

[migueld]

I find that 3/8" ID tubing is easier to work with and it hardly affects performance at all. 1/2" ID tubing is fine too, but a bit bulkier. I don't really think it matters too much, just use what you like. 3/8" compression fittings are definitely easier to fit on more blocks.

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3/8 tubing FTW

[Xilikon]

3/8" tubing fan here as well (but only the 1/8" thick walled ones).

[twwen2]

I'm currently using 7/16in over 1/2in barbs, and it's foolproof. I plan on going 3/8in ID 1/2in OD in my work-in-progress.

[pika198]

3/8 for ease of use and 1/2 for big e-penis users :D with 3/4 od

[Statts]

no - but the 3/8 ones do

You should be careful with your advice

3/8 x 1/2 Bitspower compression fittings do fit

3/8 x 5/8 Bitspower compression fittings DO NOT

[BlueAqua]

Garden Hose = Huge Epeen. :p:

[Dangals]

You should be careful with your advice

3/8 x 1/2 Bitspower compression fittings do fit

3/8 x 5/8 Bitspower compression fittings DO NOT

wow :hitself: cannot believe I forgot that.

Thanks for fixing that Statts!:up:

[santiagodraco]

3/8 Masterkleer with Koolance compression fittings.

[crazy1323]

Well Hopefully since the Core i7 socket is much bigger there will be more room on the CPU block for 1/2"ID 3/4"OD bitspower fittings

About the idea of using 7/16 on 1/2" barbs. This is actually what I am currently using but I want to use all compression fittings for looks

[AndrewZorn]

7/16" over 1/2"...

Tighter fit
Immeasurable difference to 1/2"