BEST Beginners Guide to PC Water Cooling | Fittings 2022

A Beginners Guide to PC Water Cooling Fittings - How To Water Cool in 2022. PC Water Cooling can seem like such a stressful thing to imagine, there are so many products out there and for a beginner where is the best place you would begin? Well i have created this beginners guide to pc water cooling fittings to try and help address some of the fears some people might have in regards to water cooling and which are the best fittings people should buy for their first water cooling loop. I will cover both soft tube and hard tube fittings as well as a variety of fittings which are an optional purchase. If you beginners follow this video carefully i explain what each of these pc water cooling fittings are used for and which ones are the best fittings to use in your first water cooling loop and why.
Let me know if this beginners guide was helpful and i will continue to create more beginners water cooling guides to try and answer any questions beginners might have.
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[@beyondspecs9401]

This is the content we need!! Please do basic testing when it will come to blocks! Thanks for your work!

[@DesignsByIFR]

Great idea

[@hannanahmad667]

@@DesignsByIFR yes plz make a video on cable management and wire connecting

[@danielszydlowski2274]

Great informational video, thanks. learned lots.

[@paulgriffin7560]

You knocked this out of the park. Great content.

[@kev1nroy]

Nice one, very helpful.

[@michaelmartinez9124]

Siempre videos geniales son lo máximo señores

[@WETREPUBLICTV]

i wanted this video for years !!! thanks

[@DesignsByIFR]

Very welcome

[@Shehias]

These videos are absolutely essential. After watching these videos for any length of time, any and all information related to water cooling is amazing for novice water coolers, such as myself. I have all of the parts to convert my PC, and have had them for months. I'm only nervous because I've hit a simple stopgap in my planning(after 6 months of hardcore research, ordering exactly what I need, etc). Any and all information from veterans is appreciated across the spectrum, I feel. Keep up the great work! Love the systems and the information provided here, while simple and direct, was definitely and is definitely useful.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thank you ♡

[@abisakevillalan4937]

Really really nice, please do more of these guides / tutorial things really helpful for people like me who are beginners

[@DangVM-ku4qc]

Very informative and clearly explained! Thank you!

[@DesignsByIFR]

Glad it was helpful!

[@orrygel]

Good stuff! Thanks Corey

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks!

[@C_36D]

Ya this type of content is useful . And really appreaciate your work!!!

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thank you!

[@hhPoppe]

Absolutely great video Corey! Keep em coming!

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks!

[@daelitehbh514]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! I love getting information that i can trust and this was ABSOLUTELY NEEDED.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Very welcome

[@Caffeine-Corner]

YESSSSSS, I appreciate these types of videos! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@aimusicremastered]

The video i needed many thanks Corey!

[@DesignsByIFR]

Very welcome

[@mohamedmujeeb2352]

That's a whole lot of useful info and definitely nice content Corey. Thanks

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks!

[@tayson786]

Thank you for the heads up bro!! ♥ Great content as always, very informative. Take care x

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks!

[@apollogenerator9837]

Lovely, i definitely needed this video if i ever watercool my rig someday.

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@kentfyeratanye378]

Finally a video with fittings and ather accesories. Because of you i made my first custom water cooled loop for my Pc.

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@notcapnbloodbeard]

yes this is some good new content idea awesome work

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thank you!

[@user-fl5zb8ff5n]

Really thanks

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@AmeliaRosina]

I actually learnt things!!! ☺

[@DesignsByIFR]

Haha

[@alzema]

Please make more of these! They are very useful!

[@DesignsByIFR]

Will do

[@reticul8r645]

Very informative video again.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks again!

[@UnknownRambler_46]

Always wanted this type of video from you.👍👍

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@harshsonara]

Educated and wonderful video.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thank you

[@Lastknight.]

Very helpful ❤️👍

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks

[@morshedalammaruf9091]

To be honest, This is what we have been looking for. Thanks ☺️

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@zenvi420]

Finally, thanks cory

[@DesignsByIFR]

Very welcome

[@jeambeam2888]

As always 🙏🏻 Best Watercooling Tipps ever! my Man🙋🏻‍♂️🙏🏻 Thanks for this cool video 🙏🏻

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thank you

[@peterhind1716]

This is some great new content - would love to see some more watercooling guides!

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks!

[@sandeshyadav9047]

Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳 sir

[@DesignsByIFR]

♡♡

[@michaeltechsource]

Like most people here I completely agree, excellent video. Would love to see more of these types of educational videos coming on your channel. Keep up the good work Corehhhhh.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Cheers mang

[@erikdude95]

Awesome video mate! I'm in the process of planing a loop in my 7000d. 480+360 rad is the plan with the new corsair ml120 elites. This was very helpful for the planing ❤️

[@DesignsByIFR]

Best of luck with the build!

[@tobeymars3607]

I like your tshirt with all corsair water cooling products printed on it👍👍👍

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks!!

[@wegbored]

Why is it every question I have I turn to YT and you've got the exact answer 😂. Thanks again brother! 🎉

[@micared1]

You listened, nice one Corey.

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@jonathonschott]

You are psychic sir. I'm currently building my first liquid loop and am at the point where I need fittings, aaaaaand this pops into my feed. You should follow this up with a practical use video where you actually put some of this to use and maybe go over when and where to use some of them and how to figure that out., as in I'm pretty sure I need an offset or two but I only have 2 hand to hold t squares and rulers and still see a small number on the side of things, and if I'm having trouble I'm sure others are as well. You do some nice builds btw. Top notch work.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thank you! I do habe more tutorials coming up

[@ColinChang8]

Great video, good reference for those new to building custom loops. I always did wonder what the point in a flow meter was, I can see some use if the tubing isn't clear but I do agree for the most part, pure gimmick. I do enjoy your content, great work dude. 👍🏼

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks mate

[@sandeshyadav9047]

Best of luck for your future

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thanks

[@sehabhossain8226]

Love From Bangladesh ❤️❤️

[@DesignsByIFR]

♡♡

[@sandeshyadav9047]

Sir can you please make more such videos I watch all of your videos

[@DesignsByIFR]

Yes

[@Channel.Chatter401]

thanks

[@DesignsByIFR]

=)

[@swizzler8053]

Just did my first custom loop in an lian li o11 mini. I have two XR7 360 rads and a ek flt 240 D5. Went for soft tubing. It was an awesome project. Used your video's for help. Thnx bro and keep up the great work.

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@tusharjangra3334]

Very very good informative video Hats of to you 👏 🙌 👍 sir

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thank you

[@tusharjangra3334]

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[@monothug98]

have you ever done a "how to measure tubing" video? if not i think that would be helpful for many.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Coming right up!

[@SocialHardware]

This was a really really really helpful video for someone like myself and made a lot of sense! Is this going to be series? Maybe talking about different tubes/pumps/blocks/reservoirs/radiators? 🤔

[@DesignsByIFR]

I will certainly try to make it a series

[@dragonling748]

I'd be interested in your best water cooling cleaning products

[@blai5e730]

Good on you Cory, call it like it is. I've got 2 rigs and they both have needed double-45's (in conjunction with a short male-to-male extension) to join the top radiator to the front radiator. As for flow meters... Corsair's GPU blocks used to have(?) a visible flow meter and their forums were full of "my spinner doesn't turn all that much, have I got a problem?" queries. As you said, another (unnecessary) point-of-failure and an unwanted concern for people new to water cooling. Another fitting I like is the Bitspower T-block rotary and use it to tap off my bottom radiator for a drain port. I have also used one to put a temperature sensor stop fitting into a loop.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Thank you my friend

[@hitthegame3344]

Love the content and find it super useful to help me plan out future build. Im still on the fence on water cooling as a would know how to bend tubing or anything like that, are their any tips or tricks to get the best possible flow?

[@DesignsByIFR]

Tube bending tutorial coming up!

[@mig00004]

I use hoses and a water block from AquaComputer, it often gets clogged (1 time in 3 months), I just had to disassemble and drain the water every time, so I bought a filter from AquaComputer that is easy to clean without draining the water and without disconnecting the circuit. And also, I disassembled the closed type of 3 different coolings and all had a clogged water block.

[@Hakman1]

Yes

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@DRAGONGAMING-qc5tg]

great video this is what i neeeeedd!!! can you please do a begginers guide to making your first watercooling loop

[@DesignsByIFR]

I sure can!

[@DRAGONGAMING-qc5tg]

Omg thank you so much for replying I love your video's and thanks for the recognition!!!!

[@MarcoTechExperience]

What do you think of Exhast fittings? Are they worth buy?

[@dingofgc]

Tbh i have not seen more than 1 or 2 water cooled pc in my country! My dream one day if possible ill do a full water cooled pc

[@DesignsByIFR]

Best of luck!

[@abdulrahmanmsusa9225]

Please designs by IFR make more in depth tutorial videos teaching on how to build custom loops explaining everything 🙏. Thanks ❤

[@DesignsByIFR]

I will certainly do that

[@_GIDO]

Love the video !! this is what i was looking for!! could you advise please what size of hard tubing are you normally using? I am thinking between 14 and 16 its quiet big PC. I would appreciate for yourt advise

[@DesignsByIFR]

For large cases i like 16mm

[@_GIDO]

@@DesignsByIFR many thanks!

[@InSaiyan-Shinobi]

What would you say is the best looking size for soft tube runs?

[@tek_soup]

quick disconnect and water temp fittings.

[@bruhmandude555]

are the fittings universal in regards to screwing into the blocks or radatiors

[@granthampson5917]

What do you think of Automatic Pressure release valves? Maybe the filter and pressure release valve for better monitoring of the filter/maintenance, or just the automatic pressure release valvr on its own??

[@DesignsByIFR]

You mean the pressure release fittings up the top of reservoirs? I can see they have their strengths but to be fair a water cooling loop will and should not generate so much pressure that it will fail. If a user is worried about pressure they can always loosen the plug fitting up top every once in a while. If you have the extra $$ there and want one for ease and piece of mind then that is up to the individual. I more made this video to show users they do not need so and so fitting and they could be saving this amount of money eithout them

[@katariabhi]

Next video should be on how to bend tubes and make loops

[@DesignsByIFR]

It will be =)

[@KnotNancy]

Outstanding Corey!! Thank you very much. This makes understanding how the loop is put together a lot easier. When I put a soft tube loop together I seem to remember that the compression fitting also had an O-ring. Was this just overkill? Also, which hard tube is easier to bend, PETG or Acrylic?

[@DesignsByIFR]

Spft tube doesnt use O-rings. PETG is easier than acrylic but i will cover that in our next water cooling tutorial video

[@KnotNancy]

@@DesignsByIFR Thanks

[@aesprika9198]

your video is late haha just bought yesterday lol. kidding aside about being late but yeah i did really bought all the fittings i need yesterday xD

[@DesignsByIFR]

Hahaha

[@DavidLeon140m3]

please show us some stuff from trimble

[@garyandersontech]

I did buy a screen filter. What I did, though, was to remove the screen and use the tube as an short extension between two components, as it was the perfect length. It gives the build an "artistic" look, and removes the filter restriction.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Good thinking, its still a lot of money but i am all for making the build look the way you want it

[@garyandersontech]

@@DesignsByIFR That fitting came with a 100 pc buyout on Ebay. I like to find quantities of fittings and recondition them with new o rings and/or paint. Saves on the cost of new fittings for every project that I do or redo.

[@davejones1959]

I have used the "Anti-Off Rigid 16mm OD Fittings" in my last 6 builds. They are fantastic. Have you ever tried them? The neoprene sleeve is much more durable, easier to work with and hold much better than the o ring style fittings. 6 colors as well.

[@DesignsByIFR]

I have not tried them yet, i will have to check them out

[@davejones1959]

@@DesignsByIFR They are a game changer. The 0-ring style are obsolete. I purchase mine through eBay. The connection is so secure the manufacturer demos them pulling a car without failure. Only about 6 bucks each and 6 colors to choose from.

[@gyrafn]

Lets go 17th comment , thankyou for the video :)

[@DesignsByIFR]

=)

[@davejones1959]

Can you please do a video detailing how to make a spiral loop out of 16 mm hardline tubing?

[@DesignsByIFR]

Good idea!

[@davejones1959]

@@DesignsByIFR Love your channel and your work. The best fabricator on the tube.

[@FrankOnline007]

Im absolutely terrified of watercooling my pc but im still gonna do it

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@247clewis]

Have you ever tried those anti-off fitting?

[@arctiic7980]

He read the comments!

[@DesignsByIFR]

Always

[@WAJID-55661]

Love from pakistan sir

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@bonker1585]

I miss the pc in the background

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@joevonligma5092]

hi, what do you think about laser/rgb fittings?

[@DesignsByIFR]

Personally not a fan because of the wires attached

[@joevonligma5092]

@@DesignsByIFR true...

[@lutfihasani]

hi i really want to know where is the pc that you assembled? you sell or you keep.

[@DesignsByIFR]

We take them apart

[@lutfihasani]

@@DesignsByIFR Oh thanks bro, I really like seeing it 😆

[@jeremymitchell5178]

After watching this, I am still timid.. I need more instruction and practical application with commentary. Can you also do a vid about the tubing, and material of the tubing. I would also like to see a breakdown of making the liquid and do’s and dont’s about that. 🙏

[@botxgoku5731]

23rd yess

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@socialistsuccubus822]

i've been fighting leaks all day :( I use barb fittings and jubilee clamps and my machine bluescreens and starts leaking water everywhere :'(

[@vanshagarwal9665]

Hey I am first and thank you for making my day

[@DesignsByIFR]

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[@MichaelChan0308]

Fellow friends, I invested almost $1K into custom water cooling, felt proud after my first build but was constantly worrying that could be leaks somewhere when gaming, when I fall asleep, when I touched my PC or when I stares at it. Love what I did but this is not for the faint of heart. Sold my gear at 1/3 of the price and back to AIO CPU cooling and air cooled GPU now...And I am not looking back.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Cannot live in fear my friend

[@SH4D0W_TH]

what is the name of the site you are looking for your make up

[@DesignsByIFR]

Mate colorpop all the way

[@s.inspiration8089]

Hi

[@DesignsByIFR]

Hey there

[@Brickokermis.]

I personally only use Barrow and Bykski, the other brands abuse the price! And there is no difference in reliability, it may be aesthetic but it is very light and to everyone's taste! EKWB and bitspower are price gouging brands

[@DesignsByIFR]

Yeah especially bitspower, very expensive

[@Bonycs]

lol i have a crap pc and cant efford a new one mines only like 1k my bro monitor is more then mine i cant afford a water cooling lol but the colours look cool

[@DesignsByIFR]

=(

[@d1m18]

I would think the metal type of the fittings is most important than the shapes you went over at length. Mixing metal fitting types will cause severe pain

[@DesignsByIFR]

Majority of fittings are copper/brass which are similar metals on the galvanic corrosion scale so those two are fine to mix, the other type of fitting is aluminium, you definately do not want to mix that

[@a.a7999]

4th

[@DesignsByIFR]

=)

[@TheUserlol]

Day 7 of commenting till I get a custom Pc!

[@DesignsByIFR]

XD

[@HakimoCrays]

damn, this video comes one day too late lol

[@DesignsByIFR]

Awwe haha

[@mohamedmujeeb2352]

1st

[@DesignsByIFR]

=)

[@MarcoGPUtuber]

Instructions unclear. Ended up water cooling phone.

[@DesignsByIFR]

Hahahaha

[@poldelepel]

Although I really like the content of the video’s from time, I love the builds from time to time and the content of this guide. I think Corey has some good idea’s now and then. I just don’t like how the video’s are presented. Take this video for example. Who desided this is the BEST guide? And why does “best” needs to be in capital letters? Why does Corey needs to shout “watercooling” in the beginning of this video? And in other video why does the price of the pc has always to be in the title? It feels like he wants to be to famous. @Corey: just make good content and the viewers will come automatically. You don’t needs this populistic cr*p. Your better than that.

[@DesignsByIFR]

I think you have overlooking it completely the wrong way mate. Firstly price is usually (not always) included because people want to see builds at different budgets, we just happen to focus on a lot of highend stuff. Secondly if you dont like how i speak i cannot control that, i am not boring and monotone, thats how i speak. Thirdly yes i believe this is the best guide so i will call it the best guide, (my decision nobody elses) , everything i watched is boring and dragged out instead of straight to the point. 4th i do not want to be famous, that is the last thing i want. If i wanted fame or money then this video would have been dragged out to increase the watch time and packed full of ads and many sponsorships. I think you really need to dig into it abit more before throwing accusations

[@poldelepel]

@@DesignsByIFR I'm sorry if I offended you. As I said, I really like your content. There are just some things that bother me as a viewer. I know you put a lot of hard work in your builds and video's. I appreciate that a lot, and that's why I'm already subbed to your channels for some time now. My criticism is not to throw some hate, but to show your where I think improvement is possible as a viewer. I just want the best for your channel.

[@shobota917]

【How to begin PC Water Cooling】 1st : Get money．

[@DesignsByIFR]

XD

[@literallyleo]

2:32 you get a pass because you have an accent lol

[@DesignsByIFR]

Hahaha

[@voltran86]

I watched all series and I see how you are getting old

[@brookedawson9966]

Love it!! Thank me later -> Promo>SM!

[@NoneofyourBusiness-gy9yw]

beginners guide for water cooling is not to water cool your pc. period