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Custom loop help. What fittings do i need for this build?

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March 14, 2014 8:57:07 PM

-EK DCP 4.0 12V Water Pump (EK-DCP 4.0 (12V DC Pump)
-Alphacool AlphaTube HF Tubing 3/8"ID x 1/2" OD - 3 Meter Retail Pack - Blue
-Alphacool Cape Corp Coolplex Pro 25 LT - 250mm
IandH Silver KillCoils - Antimicrobial .999 Fine Silver Tubing / Reservoir Strip
Indigo Xtreme Precision Engineered Thermal Interface (ETI) Kit for Core i5, LGA 1155 / 1156 - Single Pack
-XSPC Raystorm CPU Block for Intel Socket LGA 1156, 1155, 1366
-Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 240mm Radiator

Okay, I have the fans for this build, and the distilled water. What i need help on is establishing what fittings i need (I want barbs because i cant afford compressions) and what else i could possible be needing for this build.
A look over what i've decided upon would be greatly appreciated, This is my first time.

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a b K Overclocking
March 14, 2014 9:18:29 PM

Well you are using 3/8" ID tubing, so you need 3/8" barbs. Or can use 1/2" barbs if you really want to.
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March 14, 2014 9:20:08 PM

Deuce65 said:
Well you are using 3/8" ID tubing, so you need 3/8" barbs. Or can use 1/2" barbs if you really want to.


So i can get two 3/8" barbs for each piece that needs them, and i should be alright? FrozenCPU didn't specify the fittings sizes for the pump

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a b K Overclocking
March 14, 2014 9:26:48 PM

Aj Martin said:
Deuce65 said:
Well you are using 3/8" ID tubing, so you need 3/8" barbs. Or can use 1/2" barbs if you really want to.


So i can get two 3/8" barbs for each piece that needs them, and i should be alright? FrozenCPU didn't specify the fittings sizes for the pump



Correct. I think you mentioned this is your first time, so I'll explain in detail; apologies if this comes across as being too basic:
All the products you have selected are threaded 1/4", which is pretty standard for water cooling. What that means is you can screw in any fitting you need. In this case, since you want to use barbs, and want to use 3/8" tubing, you would get 2 3/8" barbs for each piece and screw them in. The actual device they are going into doesn't matter (like the pump) as long as they are threaded for 1/4". It seems a little weird but once you have the product in your hands you will see what I mean.
So yes, just get 3/8" barbs, two for each device. And then of course any adapters, angles, etc. you may need. Occasionally people will get one size too big on purpose to get a tighter seal but I couldn't say how well that works, as I use compressions almost exclusively. Also, don't forget your tube clamps!
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March 14, 2014 9:35:33 PM

Deuce65 said:
Aj Martin said:
Deuce65 said:
Well you are using 3/8" ID tubing, so you need 3/8" barbs. Or can use 1/2" barbs if you really want to.


So i can get two 3/8" barbs for each piece that needs them, and i should be alright? FrozenCPU didn't specify the fittings sizes for the pump



Correct. I think you mentioned this is your first time, so I'll explain in detail; apologies if this comes across as being too basic:
All the products you have selected are threaded 1/4", which is pretty standard for water cooling. What that means is you can screw in any fitting you need. In this case, since you want to use barbs, and want to use 3/8" tubing, you would get 2 3/8" barbs for each piece and screw them in. The actual device they are going into doesn't matter (like the pump) as long as they are threaded for 1/4". It seems a little weird but once you have the product in your hands you will see what I mean.
So yes, just get 3/8" barbs, two for each device. And then of course any adapters, angles, etc. you may need. Occasionally people will get one size too big on purpose to get a tighter seal but I couldn't say how well that works, as I use compressions almost exclusively. Also, don't forget your tube clamps!



Sorry to ask so much of you, although you're extremely helpful right now. Could you show me an example of an appropriate clamp for XSPC G1/4" Thread 3/8" Barbs?
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March 14, 2014 9:51:00 PM

Deuce65 said:
Sure:

http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l3/g30/c289/s721/list/p1/L...

You *probably* want 1/2" clamps, which is what those are. If for whatever reason you want a difference size, FrozenCPU has them all the way down at the bottom under tubing accessories.


Thank you VERY much! One final question! Feel free to move along since i've asked you so much.

For this Radiator

http://www.amazon.com/Alphacool-NexXxoS-Copper-240mm-Ra...

Are there any plugs i would need to order for the unused ports, or do you think it might come with them?

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a b K Overclocking
March 14, 2014 11:47:34 PM

Aj Martin said:
Deuce65 said:
Sure:

http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l3/g30/c289/s721/list/p1/L...

You *probably* want 1/2" clamps, which is what those are. If for whatever reason you want a difference size, FrozenCPU has them all the way down at the bottom under tubing accessories.


Thank you VERY much! One final question! Feel free to move along since i've asked you so much.

For this Radiator

http://www.amazon.com/Alphacool-NexXxoS-Copper-240mm-Ra...

Are there any plugs i would need to order for the unused ports, or do you think it might come with them?



I have one. Very good rad. Yes, it comes with all the plugs you need. They're copper color though, so you may want to pick up some plugs if you don't like the color, since plugs are very cheap (2-6 dollars each) but you don't need to. It has 6 ports, and comes with 4 copper plugs, and then two ports will have fittings in them.
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