Couple O questions..1st timer =)

[Tackline]

Hey guys,

Just wanna say great site here..extremely informative :up:

Now, this is my first time venturing into water cooling so i'm just gonna list the the stuff i've selcted and run it past you guys here..

I'm going for a single cpu/gpu loop with these parts:

Swiftech Apogee GTZ
Swiftech MCP355
XSPC Res. Top
XSPC 4870 FC WB
Swiftech MCR320 QP
Bitspower 7/16in. Compression Fittings for 5/8in. OD Tubing
Tygon B-44-4X 3/8in.ID, 5/8in.OD Lab Tubing
Scythe S-Flex F's (x3)

I'm thinking of running it like this:
MCP355/XSPC Res. Top --- GPU WB --- CPU WB --- 320 Rad --- XSPC Res. Top

Btw, i'm on a 8400 @ 4ghz @ 1.296v, with factory overclocked 4870 PCS from power colour, in a Lian-Li PC-07B case...

Any comments and tips are appreciated!! :D

[Tackline]

Looks like your on the right track to me...:up:

One question, why 7/16" ID comps and 3/8" ID tubing?

Good Luck and have Fun...:D

cuz i was reading somewhere in XS that one way to prevent possible leaks is to get a slightly larger fitting from your tube ID? So that its a good tight fit?

Haha thanks..quite excited about it :yepp:

[atomic ferret]

Usually, that is the case, but with compression fittings you need to get the correct size for your tubing and you won't have to worry about leaks. Otherwise, your set up looks good.

[Serpentarius]

like he said tighter fit ... by doing so, you might also reduce the possibilities of placing a clamp due to the tightness ...
but fitting it is tricky and require hot water to expand the tubes ..

it's all up to the choice of user, some love placing clamps and some r not

[Tackline]

Usually, that is the case, but with compression fittings you need to get the correct size for your tubing and you won't have to worry about leaks. Otherwise, your set up looks good.


like he said tighter fit ... by doing so, you might also reduce the possibilities of placing a clamp due to the tightness ...
but fitting it is tricky and require hot water to expand the tubes ..

it's all up to the choice of user, some love placing clamps and some r not

hmmm...so if i use the above fittings and tubing, can i still use the compression collar? It won't eat much into the tube i hope?

[AndrewZorn]

The point is, why not get 7/16" ID / 5/8" OD tubing and 5/8" OD compressions?

[Tackline]

The point is, why not get 7/16" ID / 5/8" OD tubing and 5/8" OD compressions?

hmmm maybe i will then...guess i'm a tad paranoid about leaks :eek: lol

Thanks guys!

[AndrewZorn]

I would rather go for design specification than trying to improve on success. Like mentioned before, you can do it with barbs (I do) but compressions work differently.