skinnee: imho it's worth to put fit table of fittings like in postfor next cpu block roundup.
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skinnee: imho it's worth to put fit table of fittings like in postfor next cpu block roundup.
1/2"x3/4" BP compression fittings do not natively fit on the EK Supreme HF cpu waterblock. The charts are misleading saying just "Supreme", might work for the LT as others have claimed but not the HF. Its close, but I'll definately have to get off-center or 45 fittings, which is unfortunate since one of the selling points of getting the ek supreme hf was that I was under the impression it would natively support 3/4" od compressions.
For what its worth, although slightly out-dated since they dont manufacturer them anymore, 1/2"x3/4" BP compressions dont natively fit on the backplate side of a bfg tech gtx 280. I'll have to get a short extension fitting to get past the metal backplate so the large compression nut wont clash with it. If you have the tools you could probably mod the backplate to fit them though.
Same goes for the EK dcp4.0 pump combo reservoir's side g1/4 connection (the top one). For whatever reason the connection is recessed and you can start the thread but cant finish, so need an extension to get the g1/4 thread past the recess lip. The bottom one fits fine and will fit next to a top fitting , but the compression nut protrudes below the bottom of the reservoir. If you plan to have it sit flat it wont work, I have anti-vibration pads for the pumps, so the res is slightly elevated and wont be a problem for this build, but could be for some possibly. It seems a lot of people have been having issues with EK's recessed connections on their reservoirs - until they revise their design to have extruded (or at least flat) connections expect to have to get extensions when using larger compressions.
Lesson Learned - when using 3/4" od compressions buy misc. fittings to make room - you'll inevitably need them... or at least expect to have to need them...have to wait another week to finish this mod while the extra fittings i need get shipped.
GladiatorGames: Imho they should fit in plexi version. And you can order replacement top for full nickel/full copper versions with inlets further apart.
I guess you might as well just go with 3/8 fittings by the time you have to add a 45 deg your flow will probably be the same
Thanks for this chart, saves alot of time !