Tubing routing ideas needed

woffen · 11-03-2009, 02:12 AM

I had thought this would be really easy putting all together but I changed the HK 3.0 for the Swiftech XT in the last minute and didn't consider the position of the outlet on the Swiffy.

Pictures speak a thousand words:

Wish there was a fitting that could connect those 2 somehow

Yaiks, that doesn't look too good

Some random ideas, doesn't look too good

Fail, the compression fitting wont fit on the EK NB block

The reason there is no tubing attached is because I haven't received my CPU yet so the XT is just laying on the socket to illustrate the problem.

So if anyone has any good ideas, they'd be more than welcome!!??

eponymous · 11-03-2009, 03:12 AM

In picture 2, is it possible to replace that tubing with a 45 degree fitting?

woffen · 11-03-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by eponymous

In picture 2, is it possible to replace that tubing with a 45 degree fitting?

The problem would be to connect it in both ends. It would be female to female.

My latest idea would be to use some sort of a male male to fitting between the 90° in the first picture. Something like these:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=26449

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=22624

http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/prod...oducts_id=1378

Waterlogged · 11-03-2009, 09:43 AM

You need one of these

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...&cPath=393_621

woffen · 11-03-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterlogged

You need one of these

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...&cPath=393_621

Nice! Thanks for that Waterlogged. If I only knew which one to get. And ordering one of these to Finland will probably cost me a fortune in just shipping.

Waterlogged · 11-03-2009, 10:06 AM

Go back to your first setup and measure the distance between the fittings. Judging by that first pic, I'd say you'll most likely need the 1" model. Don't take my word for it because pics are a really bad way to judge scale and size.

woffen · 11-03-2009, 10:09 AM

Do you happen to know the sizes of the others as well? It doesn't say on the PPC page at least.

EDIT:

The distance between these two is 2,6 cm or and once inch is according to google, 2.54cm. Maybe that is close enough.

Waterlogged · 11-03-2009, 10:20 AM

This is the only info I have regarding that.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...3&postcount=20

Setix · 11-03-2009, 10:24 AM

How about rotating the apogee XT 180 degrees on the cpu mount...that will increase the distance the the (NB block)?

If you did that you might have to use the "alternate configuration" of the XT to route your tubing to the inlet more easily

woffen · 11-03-2009, 10:29 AM

That would make the inlet above the outlet, which from what I've understood could build up bubbles in the block..?

Setix · 11-03-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by woffen

That would make the inlet above the outlet, which from what I've understood could build up bubbles in the block..?

Only if there is air in your system, and your pressure is low. Since the ApogeeXT is a highly restrictive block, you wont have to worry about cavitation like in an HK, and the pressure in the system should keep any of that in check...

Blocks are mounted with the inlet on top all the time...

..look at the BP Mosfet cooler for the x58 classified....its usually mounted with the inlet on top...granted mosfets are not a processor

woffen · 11-03-2009, 10:59 AM

I know it's done, but I'd prefer not to do it. Maybe it wouldn't matter at all..

I will definitively consider it, thank you.

Caoder · 11-03-2009, 02:28 PM

or you can try adjustable sli fittings *shrug*

seamadan · 11-04-2009, 06:18 AM

You could use good old fashioned straight plastic barbs, and then use the larger loop of tubing like your second pic. That might not fit your system's aesthetic though.

MaByBoI · 11-04-2009, 07:45 AM

why not just run a D-plug beteween the 2 90degree fittings? kinda like how you would for sli'ing graphics cards?

woffen · 11-04-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MaByBoI

why not just run a D-plug beteween the 2 90degree fittings? kinda like how you would for sli'ing graphics cards?

I ordered a set of these today as Caoder suggested:

http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/prod...oducts_id=1066

The D-Plug I needed I couldn't find in Europe except for in Highflow.nl, but they wanted 23€ to ship a 6,50€ part so no thx. I had stuff coming from Tom anyhow so was easy adding that. Hopefully it turns out well. Otherwise I will have to search for that 1inch D-Plug again.

NaeKuh · 11-04-2009, 10:13 AM

use D-PLUGS as connectors.

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Originally Posted by MaByBoI

why not just run a D-plug beteween the 2 90degree fittings? kinda like how you would for sli'ing graphics cards?

did u see my pictures? LOL..

im the only one that does this..
Then again im the only one of this forum that will end up doing crazy stuff with fittings.

woffen · 11-04-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NaeKuh

use D-PLUGS as connectors.

did u see my pictures? LOL..

im the only one that does this..
Then again im the only one of this forum that will end up doing crazy stuff with fittings.

That's really nice, but as I said, I refuse to pay 30€ for one D-Plug. It just is too much. Are those D-Plugs adjustable NaeKuh, as in length?

voigts · 11-04-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NaeKuh

did u see my pictures? LOL..

im the only one that does this..

Yes, you are one of the few who displays huge dusty pictures of their rig on a regular basis...