Need Assistance with the Fittings of the Water Cooling System?
Need Assistance with the Fittings of the Water Cooling System?
Hi all,
I'm setting up a new custom loop for my computer.
I have the main components ready: CPU block - XSPC 5060175581785 - RayStorm CPU WaterBlock (Intel), radiator - XSPC EX420 Triple Fan Radiator (Black), and pump & reservoir - XSPC X4 Photon 270 Reservoir / Pump Combo.
I chose the XSPC parts because they look affordable, straightforward, and simple.
I'm unsure about the right fittings or pipes to use, but I just need them to be white.
Any advice would be really helpful.
Thanks a lot,
Luke
Lutfij:
Why not have XSPC handle the fittings themselves? You mentioned wanting a X4 pump, which is similar to a D5—but definitely not identical. I’d suggest checking 3/8" ID fittings. If you need barbs or compression types, that’s entirely up to you. For beginners, soft tubing would be the best choice. Hard tube bending requires time and patience to get the bends correct. Keep in mind, hard tube fittings are different from soft ones and aren’t compatible.
What’s holding you back from ordering from them?
Do you have a preferred site for purchasing the fittings? XSPC’s webshop is currently closed.
Hi Lutfij,
I’m just placing an order on Amazon!
Here are the items:
CPU Block
Why not simply obtain the fittings directly from XSPC? Since you're planning to use a X4 pump that's similar yet not identical to a D5, I suggest reviewing 3/8" ID fittings. If you prefer barbs or compression types, it's entirely up to you. For beginners, soft tubing would be the best choice. Hard tube bending requires time and patience to achieve correct bends. Keep in mind, hard tube fittings differ from soft ones and aren't compatible.
What's holding you back from purchasing a kit from them?
Why not simply have XSPC handle the fittings themselves? Since you're planning to use a X4 pump that's similar to a D5 (though not exactly the same), I suggest reviewing 3/8" ID fittings. If you need barbs or compression fittings, that's entirely up to you. For beginners, soft tubing would be the easier choice. However, bending hard tubes requires patience and skill to get the bends correct. Keep in mind, the fittings for hard tubes are different and won't work with soft tubing.
What's holding you back from ordering them from XSPC?
Mind sharing the website where you plan to buy the fittings? XSPC's webshop has unfortunately closed.
Hi Lutfij,
I'm just placing an order on Amazon!
Here are the items:
CPU Block
-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/XSPC-5060175581...+cpu+block
Radiator
-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/XSPC-EX420-Trip...m+radiator
Pump&Res
-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/XSPC-Photon-Res...+reservoir
Thanks for letting me know about the incompatibility of hard tube fittings with soft tubing! That's something I hadn't considered.
I'm really interested in opting for hard tubing instead. I understand it will take longer, but building the whole computer looks like a rewarding project. In my view, if these fittings are unique to each part in the loop, I'd be fine using the 3/8" ID ones. I'm curious—can I apply them to all components? Are you confident they'll work in this setup? How can I be sure?
ickleNUKE :
Lutfij :
Why not just pick up fittings by XSPC themselves? Since you already want to go for a X4 pump which is similar to a D5(but in no means identical), I'd ask you to look at 3/8" ID fittings. If you want barbs or compression fittings, is totally up to you. Soft tubing would be the route to take if you're a novice. Hard tube bending takes time and patience to get the bends right. Mind you, the fittings for hard tubes are also different and are not compatible with soft tubing.
In fact what's stopping you from picking up a kit by them?
Mind sharing the site you'd like to purchase the fittings from? XSPC's webshop has closed unfortunately.
Hi Lutfij,
I'm simply ordering from Amazon!
Here are the items:
CPU Block
-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/XSPC-5060175581...+cpu+block
Radiator
-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/XSPC-EX420-Trip...m+radiator
Pump&Res
-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/XSPC-Photon-Res...+reservoir
Thanks for showing that the fittings for hard tubes are also different and not compatible with soft tubing! That's something I didn't know!
I would very much like to go down the hard tubing route rather than the soft tubing. I understand this will take time, but the entire computer I see will be a project in itself so I see the time it takes as an opportunity to build something awesome!
In my mind right now, I'm thinking if these fittings are all unique to each component in the loop. I of course have no idea, but to me it feels completely alien! Can I use this 3/8" ID fittings on all of the components? Are you sure these will be okay in the loop? How will I know?
Thanks
I see you are in the UK, so here's some fittings in white:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-...74-ek.html
you would need 6 of these, EK are one of the best.
Or theres a pack of 6 here:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/monsoon-e...55-mo.html
You also need the tools:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/water-coo...bing/tools
and then obviously the tube:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/water-coo...hard-tubes
Flexible tubing is much easier to work with, cheaper, and safer for a beginner.
Someone suggested considering purchasing fittings directly from XSPC, recommending 3/8" ID options for now. They noted personal preference for barbs or compression types, and advised soft tubing for beginners while highlighting the differences between hard and soft materials. They also mentioned compatibility issues and shared links to specific products and tools available on Overclockers UK.
Someone suggested considering purchasing fittings directly from XSPC, recommending 3/8" ID options since you're planning a X4 pump similar to D5 but not identical. They advised that barbs or compression fittings are optional, and for beginners, soft tubing is preferable. Hard tube bending requires patience and skill, as the fittings differ and aren't compatible with soft tubing. They also mentioned the possibility of buying a kit from XSPC's webshop, which has closed.
They shared their Amazon purchase details: CPU Block, Radiator, and Pump&Res, including links. They highlighted the importance of checking compatibility between hard and soft tubing fittings and expressed interest in using 3/8" ID fittings across all components. They provided fitting recommendations from UK sites and noted that flexible tubing is easier for beginners. They also offered advice on required sizes and tools, suggesting a 16/12mm tube might be suitable depending on the specific fittings chosen.