My 1st Trip Into W/c

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Ok guys, this is my 1st step into water cooling.

Now i am gonna do it different from what is the norm. Copper Pipes, not tubing :worship:

Let me explain: Instead of using the normal tubing, i want to use pollised copper. Only thing is am not sure what size to use. 1/2inch is 15mm which i think is to big so 10mm copper can be used instead. if am thinking correcting.

Below is the kit I am going to order:

*Laing DDC-Pump 12V Ultra water tank

*Black ICE-Pro III Rad

*Alphacool NexXxoS HP Pro CPU Block Socket 775

*Alphacool NexXxoS GP1X-N Geforce 7600

*Zalman Heatsinks ZM-RHS1 for GFX RAM

*Alphacool SNB-I Silver Northbridge Block

Thoughts on the kit? Help with the sizes of the blocks holes for suitable copper pipe. Any help would be grateful.

Cheers
 
I wouldn't use copper pipe, because it will stop you from mounting your blocks properly. They won't make good contact with the CPU, GPU, etc.
 
If you get a mini pipe bender it should be ok. The problem i see is how are you going to get the copper over barbs? Or you planning on brazing a water loop?
 
My father works as a plumber so he gonna sort me out with copper reducer so i can add a small amount of plastic tubbing between the copper pipe and the block if i cant get the copper pipe to mount onto the barbs.

If i could get the size of the threads inside thewaterblocks that barbs go onto i would make my own and fit copper direct
 
its not the problem of using copper that is bothering me, i have worked with it berfore with the old boy and i have all the tools i need to get the copper bent and shapped into the way i need.

as i said its the dam sizes of the threads inside the bards.

As far as the above componets go, suitable, good enough? Am gonna email Alphacool and see if i can get sizes from them.

Same Hanns G as myself Ty07allstar, cracker display for the money
 
If your going to use copper it would be much better to use a little bit of plastic tubing to make the joint to the blocks otherwise it will be VERY difficult to get the blocks seated, I have had trouble in the past with stiff plastic holding them off. By all means try it if it works then great but I cannot see it happening unless you build some sort of framework to hold it all with, there is a lot of weight pulling of those blocks by the time it's all together.

Do let us know and post pictures because it will be nice to see the end result.
 
I have been looking into this and decided to make my own barbs to attached to the waterblocks with a custom fitting so the copper pipe can fit direct onto the waterblock.

I have emailed Swifttech and Alpacool asking for mesurments etc of the interal threads of each block i am looking at. Just awaiting replys.
 
i can get the use of one and a very good skilled engineer to give me a hand. (in other words ill boot my bother up the rear end if he doesnt help)

Artwork for side panel is almost complete, ill post a pic and get some feedback :)
 
Different rad, BIP3 is poop. Thermochill PE120.3 or HE120.3 FTW. Copper tubing = bad idea, it's going to be a complete PITA when you have to change vid cards or processor, you'll have to drain the loop EVERY time (that=bad & pita). Trade DDC for D5 while ur at it :)
 
i know its gonna be a PITA to fit and change after a system upgrade but the piping will be easily took aprt. Thats the key, been able to block the blow to each part such as CPU/GFX card if the need changed of the pipeing needs re-worked in certain parts.

Its the wow factor am after plus the feeling that man i did this myself. Its not something you see a lot of, so i want to stand out.

Ill rework the setup and post again what am after. I just need to find a dam store that stocks everything i need. Each place i have looked at carrys one thing am after and you got till hit up another store to get another part and the shipping on some places is a dam disgrace.

Artwork will be up in an hour or so. just some final touches to be added

NB: disregard spelling my english is rubbish
 
If you're in the states then there's no better place for watercooling gear than Petra's Tech Shop. I would get the tubing from a local hardware store if you're intent on going with the copper idea.
 
no worries about copper piping, fittins etc, get it all for free of me old boy. Am in the UK so if Specialtech can hook me up then ill be taking it from them.

Who is the specialtech guy on the forums, may have a word with him over msn if possible.

EDIT: added the image for the side panel. Not final but is about 70% certain.

The text wont be directing below the image, that location of that is up to the airbrusher and what ever he thinks best for design side.
 

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You could always try some nut and olive connectors, once they're connected...no leakies. I was looking at going down the copper piping route, just to be different, but the appeal of seeing the coolant coursing through my loop was too much to resist.
 
anyone know of a CAD program that is free and good for what i need. I want to do out a 3d drawing to make sure verything is ok berfore i start trial and error setups
 
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