First time building a water cooling pc, need some advice

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Jul 18th, 2021 2:43 pm

stevenleung0000 [OP]: Newbie; Jan 8, 2015; 78 posts; 33 upvotes; Kitchener, ON

Jul 18th, 2021 2:43 pm

First time building a water cooling pc, need some advice

Hello all, as the title says, I am a first time builder. I have done a lot of research already, so I believe I know what kind of hardware I need to purchase. I am planning to go with hard tubing, can you guys suggest the best way to plan my loop, then to bend and cut the tube? Like do i literally need to use a ruler or some sort? I don't want to go with the trial and error method...Thanks!

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Jul 18th, 2021 8:59 pm

shabby: Deal Fanatic; Jul 2, 2001; 5224 posts; 3021 upvotes; GTA

Jul 18th, 2021 8:59 pm

stevenleung0000 wrote: ↑ I don't want to go with the trial and error method...Thanks!

That's the only method lol, have fun.
Unless you're doing hard tubing for the gram then just get soft tubing.

Jul 19th, 2021 10:41 pm

vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 38888 posts; 25482 upvotes; Center of Universe

Jul 19th, 2021 10:41 pm

stevenleung0000 wrote: ↑ Hello all, as the title says, I am a first time builder. I have done a lot of research already, so I believe I know what kind of hardware I need to purchase. I am planning to go with hard tubing, can you guys suggest the best way to plan my loop, then to bend and cut the tube? Like do i literally need to use a ruler or some sort? I don't want to go with the trial and error method...Thanks!

https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-Hardline- ... +wa&sr=8-1

Jul 21st, 2021 9:51 pm

shutterbug: Deal Addict; May 19, 2003; 3428 posts; 1642 upvotes

Jul 21st, 2021 9:51 pm

I would not go with hard for your first build. It's a pain the ass as it is without being physically constrained. Just get a working computer first.

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Jul 24th, 2021 12:44 pm

kramer1: Deal Addict; Apr 29, 2018; 2563 posts; 1916 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 24th, 2021 12:44 pm

shutterbug wrote: ↑ I would not go with hard for your first build. It's a pain the ass as it is without being physically constrained. Just get a working computer first.

This. Also IMO Water Cooling is rarely worth it.

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Jul 26th, 2021 11:17 am

tebore: Deal Guru; Feb 9, 2006; 13093 posts; 7930 upvotes; Brampton

Jul 26th, 2021 11:17 am

This is your first time build a PC or a water cooling PC?

Using hardlines is going to be super hard and trial and error is the only way. You'll need to measure multiple times before your cut and bend and even then it's hard to get perfect everytime. It'll take practice to get bending right you'll need a jig and a heat gun.

Good luck.

I disagree with watercooling not being worth it, it's 100% worth it for those pushing the limits but not for the average user.

Jul 27th, 2021 9:30 pm

Dyusha: Newbie; Mar 27, 2021; 2 posts

Jul 27th, 2021 9:30 pm

Soft tubing is much easier to start with. I built my first water loop a month ago and since then already re-configured it 2 times. I will switch to hard tubing only when I am pretty stable with components and their location inside the case. It may also require a new case (you realize it once you buy new components - especially a pump / reservoir combos).

Jul 28th, 2021 12:21 am

bomber17: Deal Fanatic; Apr 5, 2016; 6019 posts; 4487 upvotes; Calgary/Vancouver

Jul 28th, 2021 12:21 am

Water-cooling is totally worth it for the noise. With a well built system, you don't have to run fans at max to achieve overclocked results.

Jul 29th, 2021 7:16 pm

jrees: Deal Addict; Apr 24, 2007; 2641 posts; 963 upvotes

Jul 29th, 2021 7:16 pm

I've never done a hard tube build. I've always used soft tubes with Koolance quick connects just because it's so damned easy for any sort of maintenance/upgrades.

It's not as sexy as hard tubing, but I'd agree that soft would be a good jumping-off point.

Either way, good luck!!!

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