You are absolutly right. The cardboard also serves a second purpose of aligning the waterblocks in the correct position they will be in the case. I then cut and fitted the rest of the hoses so there is no forces on the blocks.
Spliting the flow into two for the blocks isn't really the best way to go. The water will move at half the speed. In water blocks you want the water moving fast. The difference in temps between the water passing through the blocks should be minimal.
I also disliked Switechs elbow fittings, if you look close you will notice I replaced them with standard brass 90 degree barbs.
Thanks for the comments.. I'll post a new pic when it boots.
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