nateman_doo

 
Opinions?  smaller, and works with fittings.
You guys stare at that for a while.  Heading to bed.

you can simulate natural look and show it to us?

Is there an order form? As I would like to purchase the block, aswell as the nb block should you make it, great job nate

Kolich

nateman_doo

 
Opinions?  smaller, and works with fittings.
You guys stare at that for a while.  Heading to bed.

you can simulate natural look and show it to us?

Possibly:

 
 

I guess between the graphics card is not enough space for the fittings.

For those running single or dual GPU's I am sure it would work OK but 3 or more may be a bit cramped.
TBH Nate, I am interested in the Chipset block but I would be much happier with the original design.
If you are not happy with the shape, just make the delrin top over sized and more square shaped
(don't match the shape of the copper base). I think I mentioned this before. :-)
Something like EK have done with their RIVE block?:

the reason I am not happy with the shape, is because of how tight the 2 fittings are against each other.  they practically touch, which does not allow any room for hose clamps.  I don't know what CPU blocks people are using, so I want to move the inlets where there is lots of room. 
 
This current design can accommodate all forms of SLI, as long as the first card is water cooled.  A full sized air card will not work.  I have had success with this approach in the past, but shoe-horning inlets by the cpu block might not work. 

Will Compression fittings work with the first design? I thought you tested that and it was fine?
Also, you can use extenders to raise one fitting above the other to allow for more room.
Same can be done if using a CPU water-block (that may get in the way) to clear it.

 
 

This is a 4 way sli system and is the slimmest fitting for 1/2 inch tubing.

iamSneaky
Will Compression fittings work with the first design? I thought you tested that and it was fine?
Also, you can use extenders to raise one fitting above the other to allow for more room.
Same can be done if using a CPU water-block (that may get in the way) to clear it.

no.  neither will traditional fittings.




Looking at these 2 pictures, the circles your looking at are 0.5" (which is the threads).  A traditional bitspower fitting is 0.71" at the base.  Then the hose sliding over it is thicker then that.  Then a hose clamp over that.  Even if you use automotive style thin metal hose clamps, they are too close together.  If i end up moving other things around, it won't have as good a seal.  not to mention we are well into the CPU footprint.
 
As for the EVGA Hydro copper blocks, They would be incompatible with this design.  Their blocks are just too thick then every other waterblock manufacturer. 
 
If someone can show me their CPU cooler installed, that would be helpful.

nateman_doo

iamSneaky
Will Compression fittings work with the first design? I thought you tested that and it was fine?
Also, you can use extenders to raise one fitting above the other to allow for more room.
Same can be done if using a CPU water-block (that may get in the way) to clear it.

no.  neither will traditional fittings.




Looking at these 2 pictures, the circles your looking at are 0.5" (which is the threads).  A traditional bitspower fitting is 0.71" at the base.  Then the hose sliding over it is thicker then that.  Then a hose clamp over that.  Even if you use automotive style thin metal hose clamps, they are too close together.  If i end up moving other things around, it won't have as good a seal.  not to mention we are well into the CPU footprint.
 
As for the EVGA Hydro copper blocks, They would be incompatible with this design.  Their blocks are just too thick then every other waterblock manufacturer. 
 
If someone can show me their CPU cooler installed, that would be helpful.

Nateman i mean it will be perfect and beautifull!!!! take it like second batch :)