Using Quick Disconnects to attach water chiller?

[computerpro3]

I currently run vanilla watercooling, and while I enjoy it, I want something more. Little Devil's integrated SS phase change cases are a dream, but they are heavy and I'm concerned about noise and weight (I move my computer around sometimes).

A waterchiller is ideal, since I can turn it on when needed and also turn it off and run on normal water for silence when neccessary. Also, I can make my own quite cheaply. The thing is though, they are generally cumbersome and huge and don't work well with computers in a case.

This got me thinking - what if I drilled holes in the back of my case and ran tubes with koolance quick disconnects to them? When at my desk, I can plug in the waterchiller tubes to my case and enjoy nice overclocks, while still being able to quickly disconnect the chiller for lans or silence.

I assume someone has done this - anything I should be aware of? Any loop layout considerations to make?

FWIW, I'm familiar with insulation and such - back in the day I ran a Chilly1 modified Prometia Mach II.

Thanks!

[NKrader]

koolance quick connects should work fine.


and i have to say it.
be sure to watch for condesation.

[Utnorris]

I can confirm that QD's work just fine with a water chiller unless you can get the temps way below zero, which on a chiller will be hard to do. I built a chiller a few years back and used QD's for quick installation. As far as condensation goes, if you use a thermostat you can keep the temp above the dew point and avoid the condensation issue. My chiller, made from a window AC, cost about $150 total with a thermostat. Worked quite well and I still have it. The only downside is the noise.