Need some barb/fitting advice (W/C noob)

[Aix]

Hello all,

I need a few more parts for my first W/C loop and the barbs/fittings/tubing categories are where I've always been a little confused.

My gear so far is:

Pump/Res: MCP 355 with XSPC res/top (purchased from Kruzn in the b/s/t forum)

Rad: Thermochill 120.2 NCIX.com - Buy Thermochill PA120.2 Dual 120MM Fan Water Cooling Radiator with 15MM Spacing *No Barbs* - 5060207430012 In Canada.

I still need a CPU block but I'm thinking I will grab an EK Supreme HF with an Indigo Xtreme kit from Dazmode.

So now I need barbs/fittings/tubing.

The only G3/8 barbs I've seen are on backorder from NCIX so I was thinking I should get these to expedite matters:
NCIX.com - Buy Bitspower BP-BSWP-C23 G3/8 Male to G1/4 Female Socket Adapter -BLACK SPARKLE- (Single) - BP-BSWP-C23 In Canada.

Can I get some recommendations for what I will need to complete this loop? I don't need to see my loop at all so I don't care about looks (dyes/lights/etc.). Thanks.

[enaberif]

Just get some 1/2" barbs and 3/8 tubing and call it a day.

Or you can do 1/2" barbs and 7/16 tubing if you can find it.

Either of those would be your best bet for a good tight loop.

[JD]

Originally Posted by enaberif

Just get some 1/2" barbs and 3/8 tubing and call it a day.

Or you can do 1/2" barbs and 7/16 tubing if you can find it.

Either of those would be your best bet for a good tight loop.

If you go that route, just be aware that it'll be a very tight fit getting the tube over the barb. You'll most likely need to soak the tubing in boiling hot water to soften it up enough.

[Aix]

Originally Posted by enaberif

Just get some 1/2" barbs and 3/8 tubing and call it a day.

Or you can do 1/2" barbs and 7/16 tubing if you can find it.

Either of those would be your best bet for a good tight loop.

I actually have 10' of 7/16 tubing that I bought awhile ago for a build that I never got started on.

So, barb/fitting-wise, all I'll need is those G3/8 adapters, two 1/2" barbs for the radiator, and...fittings for the cpu block?

[AmuseMe]

Just think of "two" for everything. Two barbs for the CPU block, Two barbs for the pump. Two barbs for the Radiator (G3/8 THOUGH!)

[enaberif]

Yes.

2 barbs for most things; 2 cpu block, rad, res, pump etc.

3/8 rad? haven't seen those for awhile heh.

[AmuseMe]

Originally Posted by enaberif

Yes.

2 barbs for most things; 2 cpu block, rad, res, pump etc.

3/8 rad? haven't seen those for awhile heh.

All thermochill radiators are G3/8. I have an old TC rad that is G3/8 AND 24.55mm fan spacing And it went through hell and back to get 100% flux free.

[MpG]

Originally Posted by AmuseMe

All thermochill radiators are G3/8. I have an old TC rad that is G3/8 AND 24.55mm fan spacing And it went through hell and back to get 100% flux free.

My PA120.3's have seen about 30-40 flushes/soaks with hot tap water, another dozen with distilled, and a couple with vinegar solution. I think I've almost got all the flux out now...

[AmuseMe]

Originally Posted by MpG

My PA120.3's have seen about 30-40 flushes/soaks with hot tap water, another dozen with distilled, and a couple with vinegar solution. I think I've almost got all the flux out now...

It's impossible to get all the flux out of a thermochill from home. Unless your me