Kurz had inquired to me regarding 3/8"ID 5/8"OD norprene tubing on 1/2" barbs. I had recently switched over from 5/8"ID 7/16"OD 3603 when I added my 280s to the game box a few weeks ago and thought I'd share some pics. Note I used 3/8" BP/DD fat boys in the build.
Here's a pic of the end of the tubing and on an old style 1/2" D-tek barb. Yes it _does_ go on without boiling, etc. but I did have to gorilla it on there. Do not recommend, but the norprene gives more than you'd expect.
Here's a few pics of the build, older V1 fuzion, a couple of their new GPU blocks/sinks, and a HWL 380GTX (you cannot fit a thermochill 360 in a 4U case due to their odd fan spacing, yes I tried).
You will probably notice the complete absence of bling, and the sweet crimp clamps from mcmaster. Additionally, I must say I love the norprene and won't be using clear tubing with plasticizer again, ever. You will notice it has a great bend radius (between the 280s) considering a 4U case is only 7" tall. I've had no issues with it at all and it is definitely my tubing of choice (currently). DO mind the wall thickness however, you will not want to go below 1/8".
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