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Design modification in Corsair Hydro X waterblock project

Design modification in Corsair Hydro X waterblock project

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Tale_mo
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07-21-2022, 10:25 AM
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It's not a design update; the ports adjust slightly based on the GPU. The exact die, shape, and placement change a bit (especially for AIB cards, which may shift on the same GPU depending on the OEM setup), causing the functional fins or blocks to move. This is normal. Use the right tools—proper cutters, a heat gun, and the internal rubber fitting—and bend it yourself. If it needs only a few 90-degree bends, get enough 90-degree fittings and run straight between them. Bring it back to Microcenter, purchase fresh soft tubing (EK-ZMT is my choice) and fittings, remove the old hardline, and redo everything. This is the most costly and time-intensive option, but it eliminates hardline issues permanently.
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Tale_mo
07-21-2022, 10:25 AM #1

It's not a design update; the ports adjust slightly based on the GPU. The exact die, shape, and placement change a bit (especially for AIB cards, which may shift on the same GPU depending on the OEM setup), causing the functional fins or blocks to move. This is normal. Use the right tools—proper cutters, a heat gun, and the internal rubber fitting—and bend it yourself. If it needs only a few 90-degree bends, get enough 90-degree fittings and run straight between them. Bring it back to Microcenter, purchase fresh soft tubing (EK-ZMT is my choice) and fittings, remove the old hardline, and redo everything. This is the most costly and time-intensive option, but it eliminates hardline issues permanently.