First WC, got confused with hose

[joelkyr]

This is my first WC set-up and I got confused with the hose, I got lost which of which should I get, here is my hardware specs, hope you can help me what other things I need to buy, I wont be WC my chipset and VC for now just the cpu and see how it work out. MANY THANKS


3/8" internal diameter tubing 1/2" OD CPU
1/2" inch pre-angled inlet/outlet barbed hose connectors RAD
½" barb fittings (fits 1/2 ID tubing) PUMP

 

[mata2974]

why not go 1/2" all the way, which block are you using ??

 

[joelkyr]

I wrongfully bought a Swiftech MCW6000-P, a mistake on my part because it was on sale.

 

[joelkyr]

Will this adaptor do it: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/poqufiset.html
The spec says 3/8" tube to 1/2" tube OD. Thanks

 

[mata2974]

The MCW6002™ waterblock is an extreme duty liquid cooling solution for high-end microprocessors. It only differs from the MCW6000™ by the outer diameter of its inlet and outlet, which are designed to receive 1/2" ID tubing.

This is the official description of the MCW6002-P (the one you have) so why not use 1/2" ID tubing then, since it fits on those barbs.

 

[joelkyr]

Wow, I got mixed up on that part, so I can use a 1/2"ID hose for my block if thats what your telling me the description on the reseller is this

The inlet and outlet are 3/8" in diameter, allowing direct use of 3/8" internal diameter tubing (1/2" OD) for good flow rates and reasonably unobtrusive tubing.

 

[mils128]

Personally i have heard from many people that you should be able to fit 1/2 ID onto 3/8 1/2 is bigger but that can be solved with some hose clamps.
You can try telling the reseller that you made a mistake and try to get your money back.
also don't worry about getting confused i am currently trying to set up my first watercooling system and i almost ordered a WW without the A64 mounting kit. so you are not the only one that makes mistakes.

Mils

 

[joelkyr]

Thanks a lot!!!!