First timer Water Cooling X58 SLI with SLI 480 HC FTW 10x120mm radiators DD Doublewide

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Re:Which mobo chipset block(s)? 2010/05/29 22:02:28 (permalink)
GPU loop redone, highly recommend at least 1 of these Koolance QDC (quick disconnects) if you have a loop that has more than 1 block you have a good amount of restriction even with a 655 pump. More restriction means longer bleed time for the little bubbles. With a QDC like you see in picture it allows me to disconnect at the radiator and then drain GPU1+2+Chipset so effectively I can remove both GPUs + even replace MB, and afterwards there is zero bleed time as the rest of the loop (both radiators, pump etc) are all 100% primed. The other end of the QDC I just turn the tubing outside the PC chassis and allow the entire loop to drain after I siphon out the reservoir.
Changed around lighting these are 5 x Lamptron 30 LED UV, they make other colors also, will outlast your PC, flexible and low power consumption. Will update my parts list with the new stuff, also changed out and am now using the Koolance SLI bridge connector.
 

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Re:Which mobo chipset block(s)? 2010/05/29 22:11:34 (permalink)
You know I got some of their 1/2" ID 3/4" OD and I didn't feel safe using them. I put int he tubes and tightened them down and was able to pull the tube right out the compression fitting without any issues. I triple checked their size and my tube size... 

Outside of that looking very good, its a shame your case doesn't have room for the Rez. Maybe you can customize your own holder for it?

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Re:Which mobo chipset block(s)? 2010/05/30 20:08:33 (permalink)
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You know I got some of their 1/2" ID 3/4" OD and I didn't feel safe using them. I put int he tubes and tightened them down and was able to pull the tube right out the compression fitting without any issues. I triple checked their size and my tube size... 

Outside of that looking very good, its a shame your case doesn't have room for the Rez. Maybe you can customize your own holder for it?


Not sure what fittings you used but with bitspower C01s the tubing is near impossible to get off, actually unless you wiggle some coolant in between the fitting and tubing you won't get it off unless you cut the tubing. Of course compression fittings aren't near like the large mouth bitspower BP-WTP-C01 fittings and the extra grip barb end make it extremely secure.
 
I had thought about compression fitting but glad I elected not to use them, the Koolance QDC has a compression but it is larger opening and has 2 sets of barbs at the end. Compression fittings might be great for looks but there is no way they are as secure they just don't have the grip. Of course if assembled and there are no leaks likely it doesn't really matter anyway.
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