I Am about to order all of these parts for my watering cooling build.  It is my first attempt to water cooling.  Does my parts look good together? Also Does anyone know if I need any HOSE CLAMPS or Any more FITTINGS? I already have some radiators and about 16 1/2" fittings that I will buy this weeks, and I Also got another PUMP/RESERVOIR coming in also (hopefully).  
 
So Total Cooling setting: 
2x 590 GTX
I7 Intel 3960x
RIVE Motherboard
2 Reservoirs 
3 Radiators 
 
All Go into a Case Labs series case ;)
 
So do you guys think that I will need more of those fittings and connector?  I might cut down to 2 radiators instead of 3. 
 
 
 
 

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Looks good!
 
I see you added barbs with all the components. 
 
Hmm, you could do a 3-way somewhere at the top of the loop, and then put a plug on it, so you can use that as a fill-port.
 
Would be very helpful.
 
BUT if your resi is pretty high, then that will be fine, if you can fill your loop up on the resi. 

Now one thing,
 
if that's a single loop, which I guess it is, with one pump.
 
I would only do one resi. That's just personal preference though.
 
But with all those blocks, and 3 rads, and one resi, that's plenty of water IMO. Two would only slow down the flow-rate IMO.
 
Also will you be using distilled water? If so, I would HIGHLY recommend getting a KillCoil. Frozen sells them also, and they really aid in the prevention of algae, and other micro-organisms.

ok I guess i will take one one resi, Do you think it will be a good idea to add a second pump? Also do I need to clamps those tubing terminal? (you know where you connect the tube to the water block)

phamtantai


ok I guess i will take one one resi, Do you think it will be a good idea to add a second pump? Also do I need to clamps those tubing terminal? (you know where you connect the tube to the water block)

Those pumps are beast. One will do great.
 
Hmm, you mean barbs or compression barbs?

You will deff need those. You can pick compressions or regular barbs. Barbs are alot easier to install, and put the hose on. BUT of course they aren't like compressions. So the tubing "could" pop off if you bent the tubing really tight or something. But you could of course put hose clamps around the barbs, so the tubing doesn't come off.
 
But honestly I've used Bitspower barbs for a long time, and NEVER had leaks with them. Just don't make the tubing bend really tight after leaving the barb, and you'll be fine. 

EliteGeek91

phamtantai


ok I guess i will take one one resi, Do you think it will be a good idea to add a second pump? Also do I need to clamps those tubing terminal? (you know where you connect the tube to the water block)

Those pumps are beast. One will do great.

Hmm, you mean barbs or compression barbs?

You will deff need those. You can pick compressions or regular barbs. Barbs are alot easier to install, and put the hose on. BUT of course they aren't like compressions. So the tubing "could" pop off if you bent the tubing really tight or something. But you could of course put hose clamps around the barbs, so the tubing doesn't come off.

But honestly I've used Bitspower barbs for a long time, and NEVER had leaks with them. Just don't make the tubing bend really tight after leaving the barb, and you'll be fine. 

So you think I should just replace the resi and the pump for the  XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Reservoir - w/ Alphacool VPP655 Variable Speed Pump Installed instead? 
 
Also could you please link me to those Bards you are using? I want to see what they are like. 

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If I read all your components correctly, you'll need 18 barbs.
 
Basically two for each thing. Two for each rad, resi, block, etc.
 
Here's the ones that I love. If you prefer them in chrome, they have those also. Just make sure you get the ones that are for 1/2" ID (Inner Diameter) tubing.

Personally if I am using barbs I always put on a clamp,  a couple bucks for clamps is worth it compared to the price you may pay when that hose comes flying off and you get a fountain of shame all over your parts.

phamtantai

EliteGeek91

phamtantai


ok I guess i will take one one resi, Do you think it will be a good idea to add a second pump? Also do I need to clamps those tubing terminal? (you know where you connect the tube to the water block)

Those pumps are beast. One will do great.

Hmm, you mean barbs or compression barbs?

You will deff need those. You can pick compressions or regular barbs. Barbs are alot easier to install, and put the hose on. BUT of course they aren't like compressions. So the tubing "could" pop off if you bent the tubing really tight or something. But you could of course put hose clamps around the barbs, so the tubing doesn't come off.

But honestly I've used Bitspower barbs for a long time, and NEVER had leaks with them. Just don't make the tubing bend really tight after leaving the barb, and you'll be fine. 

So you think I should just replace the resi and the pump for the  XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Reservoir - w/ Alphacool VPP655 Variable Speed Pump Installed instead? 

Also could you please link me to those Bards you are using? I want to see what they are like. 

Just posted the link. 
 
And hmm, it's all up to you man. That's also a good resi/pump. But it depends on if you want it in your bay, or just mounted in your case.
 
I started out with a resi/pump combo, but personally just found it more of a hassle for me. So I went with a regular MCP655 pump like you first showed, along with a 250mm resi, like you also showed in the original post.
 
It's all up to you though on that.

spitfire5792


Personally if I am using barbs I always put on a clamp,  a couple bucks for clamps is worth it compared to the price you may pay when that hose comes flying off and you get a fountain of shame all over your parts.

Yes. What he said. Some people do that.
 
If you need me to point you in the direction for those (If you want the clamps).
 
Here's some that you can use. You'll need them in 3/4" OD (Outer diameter)

EliteGeek91


If I read all your components correctly, you'll need 18 barbs.

Basically two for each thing. Two for each rad, resi, block, etc.

Here's the ones that I love. If you prefer them in chrome, they have those also. Just make sure you get the ones that are for 1/2" ID (Inner Diameter) tubing.

 
I guess I will just need two more. Im getting 16 of these http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/xsg1to1bafic.html for a good price. I guess i will need two more.  Also I think I might look into those clamps or make some for myself, im scare that the hose will come flying off :) 

Haha yeah I hear ya man. 
 
And cool deal!

But yeah, I think you'll need 18 if I'm correct. Can't promise though, it's late.  

EliteGeek91

phamtantai

EliteGeek91

phamtantai


ok I guess i will take one one resi, Do you think it will be a good idea to add a second pump? Also do I need to clamps those tubing terminal? (you know where you connect the tube to the water block)

Those pumps are beast. One will do great.

Hmm, you mean barbs or compression barbs?

You will deff need those. You can pick compressions or regular barbs. Barbs are alot easier to install, and put the hose on. BUT of course they aren't like compressions. So the tubing "could" pop off if you bent the tubing really tight or something. But you could of course put hose clamps around the barbs, so the tubing doesn't come off.

But honestly I've used Bitspower barbs for a long time, and NEVER had leaks with them. Just don't make the tubing bend really tight after leaving the barb, and you'll be fine. 

So you think I should just replace the resi and the pump for the  XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Reservoir - w/ Alphacool VPP655 Variable Speed Pump Installed instead? 

Also could you please link me to those Bards you are using? I want to see what they are like. 

Just posted the link. 

And hmm, it's all up to you man. That's also a good resi/pump. But it depends on if you want it in your bay, or just mounted in your case.

I started out with a resi/pump combo, but personally just found it more of a hassle for me. So I went with a regular MCP655 pump like you first showed, along with a 250mm resi, like you also showed in the original post.

It's all up to you though on that.

 
I think I will try both. I really want to see the different options and feel.  Beside I got other PC that i want to WC in the future.  So I will keep the extra parts.