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mrpg · 12-01-2003, 05:32 PM

Heya Guys,

Some noob questions here, I'm throwing together my first h2o kit and I've based my decisions partly on performance and price/available deals to get the following;

Blocks;
2x Swiftec AMD CPU Blocks
1x Swiftec NVidia GPU Block

These blocks have 1/2" fittings. I've chosen Black Ice as for my radiator, I would like to get the micro because of area constraints in my case but it has 3/8 barbs and before I get it I'm curious as to the affect it will have on the performance of my system.

1/2" blocks/tubing/reservoir/etc and then to introduce 3/8" fittings at a critical part in the loop. My logic, albeit ignorant, tells me 3/4" is practically 1/2" and not enough of a change to affect pressure or any other factors in performance to the point I would gain few degrees.

Sorry for the novel

Anyone insight into my dilemma would be appreciated.

12-01-2003, 05:32 PM	#1
mrpg Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: dirtbagville Posts: 8	mixing components with different fitting sizes Heya Guys, Some noob questions here, I'm throwing together my first h2o kit and I've based my decisions partly on performance and price/available deals to get the following; Blocks; 2x Swiftec AMD CPU Blocks 1x Swiftec NVidia GPU Block These blocks have 1/2" fittings. I've chosen Black Ice as for my radiator, I would like to get the micro because of area constraints in my case but it has 3/8 barbs and before I get it I'm curious as to the affect it will have on the performance of my system. 1/2" blocks/tubing/reservoir/etc and then to introduce 3/8" fittings at a critical part in the loop. My logic, albeit ignorant, tells me 3/4" is practically 1/2" and not enough of a change to affect pressure or any other factors in performance to the point I would gain few degrees. Sorry for the novel Anyone insight into my dilemma would be appreciated.