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@mrbean. Sorry that we're bombarding you with questions, but i've got one for you. I'm sure you're farmiliar with the ORAC mod, (http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2004/06 ... rt5/1.html) In that mod, the tubing looks SOOO thick and big. He used tygon tubing too. How'd he do that?

Yip, I've followed G-gnome's Orac mod. If I remember correctly, he used 3/8" for GFX cards, and 1/2" for the rest of the system, with very nice hose clamps.

The tubing is thickwall 1/2", which means internal diameter will be already 12.7mm, with total dia (od) around 16mm, which makes for mean-sized tubes.

Plus, the thick walls, and high transparency of the Tygon hose, will create an even better effect, which makes it hard to judge real dia - they always look bigger/thicker than the rest.

And I need 4 extra fittings

Another Q, i see that CPU Waterblock has 3 holes, shouldn't I be getting a Y splitter?

Yeah, you should< Those blocks are for a high flow rate. (Hence the 3 holes)

@Mrbran, where would i get tubing like that? And would it fit on the Maze 4 GPU blocks? I'm ordering 2 of those soon

@mr Bean - what were you doing in Kimberley?

MrBean wrote: You can get 4 extra 3/8" male pipe fittings, with 1/4" BSP thread from DD, brass or nylon, for the rad and reservoir.

Is this the right stuff? Is it $1.50 for one fitting?

1/4 NPT for 3/8" ID Tubing?

The block will come with a y-splitter. But, alas, it will be to small, you need to order another one from Dangerden.

And of course you will need to convert your brandnew block from 10mm od to 3/8" id fittings

Tubing can be purchased from Dangerden, afaik you can't buy tygon locally, I have tried. Maybe now, but not a year ago.

For waterblocks, why don't you think of using Swiftech storm (aka Cathar's Block)

Just google swiftech storm, it is the best commercially available block currently. Wish I could get one.....

But I don't want to order from too many places.

How many fittings do I need now?

You will need an additional 3 for the Antarctica. And toolz/skillz to do the mod. It requires some effort.

Rather just get this

Remember google is your buddy

If you want to buy everything from 1 place, then the Dangerden RBX will very nicely fit in with your plans, and will be a drop-in fit with your kit.

Just get the y-collector. and 2-fittings for your rad, as the reservoir should come with 3.

I see http://www.swiftnets.com/store/category.asp?CatID=2 the block costs $85, is that a good price?

Here is one for $80 http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swstunhipebl.html

Around US $75- to US $80- is a fair price.

Check my edit on the Dangerden RBX block in previous reply.

Sheeeze! But they are ugly! http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.p ... =19&page=1

*Oops, double post!*

Ah, not much more so than the Antarctica.

It will look mean in your system. Really kief.....and perform like a dream. You will be hard pushed to find better watercooling for your system at that pricepoint.

Take note that you can buy for much cheaper, but I hate cheap. Like TT big-kakka, etc.....rather buy once, and not again.

MrBean wrote:Ah, not much more so than the Antarctica.

It will look mean in your system. Really kief.....and perform like a dream. You will be hard pushed to find better watercooling for your system at that pricepoint.

Take note that you can buy for much cheaper, but I hate cheap. Like TT big-kakka, etc.....rather buy once, and not again.

OK, i'll take that! Let me just get everything in the cart and confirm with you that it is correct!\

MrBean wrote:Like TT big-kakka, etc....

Bwhahahahahhaha!!

MrBean wrote:You will need an additional 3 for the Antarctica. And toolz/skillz to do the mod. It requires some effort.

Rather just get this

Remember google is your buddy

If you want to buy everything from 1 place, then the Dangerden RBX will very nicely fit in with your plans, and will be a drop-in fit with your kit.

Just get the y-collector. and 2-fittings for your rad, as the reservoir should come with 3.

So i need one of these http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.p ... =34&page=1 and 2 of these http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.p ... =34&page=1

OK, I think i've got everything now!

GFX: Acetal Version MAZE4GPU
CPU: Copper RBX for Athlon64 & Opteron 754/939/940
Pump: 12V DD-D5 Pump NEW!
Res: Danger Den Bay Reservoir High-Density Polyethylene
Tubing: Tygon 3603 Tubing 3/8" ID 5/8" OD
Y-Split: Polypropylene "Y"
Fitting: Brass Fittings x 2

Shouldn't I rather get a RAD from them aswell?

If your system will use 1/2" tubing, then yes, select 1/4" NPT thread by 1/2" fittings and y-collector.

If you use 3/8" select the 3/8" versions.

edit: Get the Coolwave rad from Arthur. It is an excellent performer, beats the BIX-series, and for that price!.......

This may be a little off-topic and really irrelevant, but @ WiKiD - buy Mr. Bean a late xmas or buy him a beer!

But you said I must use 3/8" tubing, so I should get 1/4 NPT for 3/8" ID Tubing.

And about the RAD?

Why?????? There is only two options for shipping FedEx Int Priority and FedEx Int Economy! Help Please

Man, Wik1D, you're ordering EXACTLY what i'm ordering, i just don't want one of those DD Bay Reservoirs.

yebo yes. Thread is 1/4" NPT (BSP), and fitting size is 3/8".

a Beer would be nice, thanx Orpheus

MrBean wrote:yebo yes. Thread is 1/4" NPT (BSP), and fitting size is 3/8".

a Beer would be nice, thanx Orpheus

Restecp

DAE_JA_VOO wrote:Man, Wik1D, you're ordering EXACTLY what i'm ordering, i just don't want one of those DD Bay Reservoirs.

Cool! Thanks MrBean for all your help so far! I really appreciate it! And for that beer, mmm i'm under 18 so they wont sell it to me, teehee!

And about modding, you are allways talking about those 3mm countersunk allen cap screws with matching goodies. Where do you get them, at hardware shops?