Thermaltake C360 DDC Hard Tube Water-Cooling Kit Review - Hardline Without Hassle?

[@LexLutha]

This channel has come out of nowhere and I’m obsessed with it. It’s so good and detailed. Clearly this guy is smart and knows his shit. You can’t have a mustache like that and an IQ below 160 🧐

[@Nothinglastsforever]

The bit-tech website has been around forever though and they've always had great features, builds and reviews. It's great that they've pivoted to video content.

[@landen1234]

The nice thing with those thermaltake tubes, is their ID is around 11.7mm, not 12mm, which makes them perfect for threading with g1/4 threads, where you can use a male to male, or quick disconnects, or really any fitting to connect two lengths of tubes, or using smaller fittings than the bulky compression style ones.

[@madd5]

Thanks for correcting the price at the end. I was going to mention that otherwise :)

[@Rhoadspc]

New to the channel but an instant sub after two videos , love the info and the products chosen to review , thank you keep at it ! 👌

[@themuckyman]

Very important to lubricate your rod indeed.

[@bittech1]

It’s a tight fit, wouldn’t want it to get stuck!

[@andyenid2]

You just have to squeeze it in

[@youtubed.4264]

@@bittech1 in my opinion the thermal paste is not enough, put some more .... 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I had been looking for more reviews of this kit with no luck, only having seen one so far. I did something out of character went out on a limb and bought one and I must say that I'm impressed with the packing and the quality feel of the components so it's reassuring to see that it does a very good job in testing. Thanks for the review gents.

[@bittech1]

You’re welcome! It’s a pretty solid offering, a few extra fittings such as a drain system and a few extra angled adapters and you’ve got a pretty simple and effective setup

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

@@bittech1 I'd bought a GPU block and forgot to get a couple extra fittings for it so now it's all sitting in the box all weekend hahaha

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

@oFriskyPanda hard to believe it's been 8 months but it's held up great. Temps are still good, no issues to report.

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

@oFriskyPanda oFriskyPanda I'm using an I5-8400 and RX5700xt. I don't remember the CPU temps under heavy load but during gaming it stays around 34°c. There was definitely a drop when compared to the air cooler but I don't recall how much. More important for me was the improvement for my 5700xt, it used to peak at 88-90°c, now it maxes out at 35-37°c. Getting that heat out of the case was a huge victory.

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

@oFriskyPanda it helps that the 8400 is a pretty low thermal load but I've been really pleased with the results, I should clarify that it's about a 14°c rise over ambient.

[@EndyValenzuela]

Great video but I wish you would of shown us how exactly you installed the kit step by step.

[@awilliams1701]

I know. I know almost nothing about liquid cooling. I'm like how the hell did you install that? The part I wanted to see the most......was mostly skipped.

[@harveysmart2825]

I’m guessing the company are doing this on purpose because if it showed the work involved in detail they assume people wouldn’t buy it

[@mr.sunnyg5510]

Pretty easy guys aye...

[@mr.sunnyg5510]

Get soft tube for ya first go, where the water comes n goes is easy too, just look at how he has it 7:56 go by that ... and ya can't go wrong...

[@TParkcasual]

Your Doc Holiday Mustache is Awesome !~

[@gamover5003]

If I want to add a dye or change coolant , do I open the top of tank ? Like I see there’s a fill in port does that open up ? Or do I need to twist the top please someone advise

[@MC-cs4vz]

great video mate keep up with good work

[@taniksambo1969]

For the CPU block is there a specific inlet and outlet or you can use either the top or bottom? I see that you had the inlet at the bottom.

[@dreggymon]

I have never done cooling by liquid, but I bought all the parts separate (I wanted 4 quad fans). I got a CDL 480 Radiator, the MX 1 plus water block, 4 T.T. riing quad 120mm, have the T.T. tube bending/cutting kit and 4x1000mm tube set, 16o/12i. All I need now is the pump and fittings - any suggestions on a reservoir/pump from Thermaltake? Thank you!

[@johnlombardo1289]

Great video and info now let's see a comparison of this to the Corsair Hydro-X system. 👍👍👍

[@wncoulte]

I'm having problems determining where the single cable ,from the water cooler block, goes? It connects toa chain of fan connections, but I need to know where that connects to my motherboard. I have an Aorus x299 Gaming 7 MoBo

[@rovieriel621]

Where do you plug the blue wire from the pump?

[@raziel3726]

Another good video!!

[@MurdahSH]

where do I get the kit to drain kit because they disappeared like where do I look for them?

[@hasnaina786]

I need help. You put your fans on the outside of the rad so it is pull (front of case) but mine fit better on the inside as an exhaust.. will this work? thoughts?

[@LS-jk3fk]

I recently got this and c260 becuase i warned to combine hard tubing and soft in my big PC case, but are you sure this won't leak? if it did that'd suck. I also have a heatgun and PVC pipe cutter that I got from Lowes (brand Lenox) will it work? i've never done a custom loop before, but I recently set up my gamdias chione P1-A 360R< Would still love some personal advic from you on the watercooling, CUSTOM loop.

[@danielarmenteros322]

Hi guys, how do you drain this system ?? I just got one ... any idea, before I complete my build

[@mauelgrabi6797]

Can you mount the pump horizontal?

[@oxygen11611]

is it possible to change the pump speed?

[@gamover5003]

How do you refill ? Or change coolant ? Can someone please advise .

[@j.j.beautysattraction5296]

Hi where does the blue wire goes from the pump to help me out

[@d3v1ls51]

Similarly to others I also only found this channel a couple of days ago....WHY ! Your design and engineeriing skills are sooo good ! did you study engineering at uni ? Keep up the great work :)

[@MitchellTuckness]

I am looking to put in a custom system, any recommendations? I was looking at the corsair one, but 1200 bucks for a cooling system just seems, well insane.

[@smazzy1878]

Pretty sure his mustache has a better credit score than I do...

[@stefanalexandru5119]

hii, nice video, where should i connect the blue wire from the pump? thx

[@jasonrogge1883]

The title drew me in. The mustache kept me here.

[@uneCENT]

Man, a kit that you still need to add a ton to to make it work. The more and more I learn about hard line tubing makes me want to avoid it completely.

[@ethanrottenberger2967]

PLEASE HELP!!! I bought the 240mm version of this same kit and I have my loop set up almost the exact same just have my pump going to the block first not the rad. I've been running it for over 6 hours with the res cap off but I still have lots of tiny bubbles almost looks like foam and when it's on/running the loop looks cloudy. How do I get rid of the bubbles!?? PLEASE HELP!!!

[@rafalkowalczyk5027]

i'll do my first watercool-assembly, very worried about doing this right... is there risk I damage CPU/MB/GPU?

[@SFAFirebass12]

What Voltage controller did you use?

[@BoardExpress12345]

Not sure if anyone will see this since it’s an older video but what is the 24 pin piece for?

[@sevendouce]

the blue power from the pump think its pwm where does that happen to plug into on the mobo ? just a fan header? the water pump header or ??

[@benskidmore6523]

CPU fan header is a good choice. Pump headers don't always have PWM control.

[@bobloadmire]

Were you able to figure out how to speed control the pump?

[@DJJDSKREWED]

Thumbs up 👍🏻 just for the awesome Mustache

[@SiMmUsS]

Personally I'm the kind of person that prefer to build loops that makes me able to reach everything I need easily. I think I'll never pass hard tubes above RAMs like that. I prefer to give more space to be able to remove them or install another pack if necessary, maybe just inserting pipes perpendicularly into processor cooler's fittings and makes 90° angles a bit far from them. But I have to say that for 'tutorial purpose' this is more than enough. Really good explanations! :D

[@bittech1]

SiMmUsS Yeah for proper builds I don’t like crossing the ram either, although it’s more of an aesthetic thing for me since I basically never switch out memory.

[@RoyJNg]

Does anybody know I need a second cooling block radiator for CPU and two GPU cards?

[@rasjidolautaroalejandro2567]

Tengo pensado comprar eso en new egg me lo recomiendan?

[@xaloy8585]

the the kit feel the socket lga 1151 i7 9700k ?

[@d3v1ls51]

Would love to see you do a buiild in the new Lian Li 011 Dynamic XL case(white) with custom distro's !

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

Im considering hard line or soft for water cooling my 5700 xt and 3600. The alphacool kits are a great price tho these TT kits look pretty lol.

[@Daddy9bot]

what camera are you using to record?

[@woolee4400]

so could you replace the stock fittings with rgb ones?

[@metachat7431]

Yes you could

[@360sully360]

whats the best kit to buy if you are adding a gpu to the loop also ?

[@bittech1]

I'd look to see if the manufacturer has a gpu block available for your card and choose from that. That said you can always go with another manufacturer's block. This kit would be good for adding a GPU and an additional radiator as the pump is strong, the EK Classic kit that we also reviewed might not be so ideal for that.

[@andieee126]

love it

[@jrich5419]

This dudes mustache is boss!

[@twistedlemoen]

Have my sub, you dapper gentleman.

[@slartybartfast6868]

I have an EK A240 kit, have you reviewed that kit in particular. I would like to convert it to a hard line system as it works wonderfully for two years now. But am tired of the saggy tubing, Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@bittech1]

You’re actually in luck as EK sells aluminium HDC rigid tubing fittings now. To convert, you’d basically just have to replace all the soft tubing compression fittings with rigid ones (the angled adapters are fine). Just be sure to get the aluminium ones from the fluid gaming line, otherwise you put yourself at a significant risk of galvanic corrosion.

[@bittech1]

I would add though that personally I would ditch aluminium for a higher end copper/brass/nickel setup. Aluminium really limits your choices as only EK has a consistent lineup for it currently in most markets (China will always have options there). With a copper/brass/nickel loop you have more choice for things like fittings and blocks for less mainstream GPUs

[@McChronicleGamer]

You got a sub just for that stache

[@TonyStone3000]

I thought that mounting the radiator horizontally with the outlets and inlets on the top strains the pump.

[@mattchumoore4214]

It really depends on the strength of the pump tbh a weak pump would have a harder time fighting gravity

[@Made187x]

Do you get trolled over that moustache you've got there 😂😂😂

[@joshuahamlett8074]

What fan header did you use for the kit?? Doesn’t specify which one in the instructions.

[@bittech1]

joshua hamlett When given the choice, try to use CPU_Fan as it helps avoid an annoying startup error. If using TT digital fans though it’s all done via one of the USB headers

[@joshuahamlett8074]

bit-tech thank you for responding, this week I am adding another 240mm radiator into the loop my gpu temps dropped to fantastic levels while gaming but my cpu suffered. I did the hard tube kit on a 2080ti/9700k set up honestly fantastic kit and super easy considering I am extremely new to anything pc. Great video guys

[@lilflamex3205]

will this work well with a 12900k?

[@selynnahermosillo4012]

is it only compatible with Intel CPU?

[@funnyname.4081]

Instead of using the thermaltake fans could i use my own mans like cosairs ones? As long as they r the same size??

[@bittech1]

Yup, fans be fans.

[@watchere]

Maybe it's me but wouldn't it have made more sense to have the pump go into the CPU then the rad then back to the res? Instead of pumping into the rad first? in theory the water in the res would be cooler? Probably doesn't matter

[@sethlittle5258]

That’s how I did mine

[@Hoeney8686]

I just replaced a Thermaltake kit a customer of mine used on his PC. It died from the galvanic corrosion in just a few months. Those aluminum radiators caused so many issues.

[@chrisvig123]

DirtNapGaming's Hoeney They have copper now 😀

[@Zefram0911]

What a great review. So many just build a system and dont do performance numbers. Is there much of a difference in performance between using premium parts from a company like EK or Thermaltake... vs stuff you might buy on AliExpress? the prices are so different. Is there a video or article anywhere comparing?

[@bittech1]

Something we hope to cover in the future! But I can tell you right now that actually you won’t see big performance changes for the most part. The majority of current blocks on the market perform within a few degrees of one another under the same scenarios. Your real cooling potential comes from the radiators and fans and some definitely do much better there than others. With the mainstream manufacturers you’re generally paying a premium for things like customer support and local availability. Bykski and Barrow etc can be tough to deal with thanks to operating out of China directly. Also just be aware that Bykski has a habit of sneaking aluminium into some parts like reservoir tops etc. so whilst the majority of their stuff is pretty decent, you need to check for things like that. Same deal with pumps like the ones they provide for distro plates, make sure they’re the more expensive Xylem/Laing ones and not cheaper alternatives (Barrow certainly sold both alongside one another).

[@Zefram0911]

@@bittech1 Wow, what a thorough and excellent reply. Answered exactly what I needed to know. This channel needs more subs.

[@mandem9319]

Also the Barrow and Bykski valves tend to have low quality internal material for the actual rotating valve thingy that degrades fairly quick and causes it to leak. Be aware.

[@ViperDemonWright]

Just picked up the soft tube version of this kit for 209 on amazon last week during a flash sale.

[@bittech1]

If you have the same one with the copper radiator then that’s an absolute steal!

[@ViperDemonWright]

@@bittech1 it sure is. I couldn't pass it up at that price!

[@Wefast1]

How did you find this offer?

[@bigcmlg]

Same size?

[@whatever8893]

lubricating your rod he almost paused but just went with it 😂

[@LS-jk3fk]

Can anyone explain why he put the tube in the soap at 7:44?

[@bittech1]

Lyle S It lubricates the tube and bending cord so that it doesn’t get stuck after the tube has been bent.

[@LS-jk3fk]

@@bittech1 Ohhh I see, possibly dumb question, I have a few more especially mostly for hardline tubing like measuring, making sure the cut is clean so the end of the tubing isn't messed up. As a custom loop beginenr should I use my soft tube first? Ihave thermaltake c240 and c360 kits I both got on sale at frys a few months ago, still scared to use them in my atx build. only plan to watercool the CPU so I should be good I guess. Thanks , IO appreciate your help, would love some more advice. P.S, rocking that stache my dude!

[@johndemeter3009]

for me you are the best moder of the fucking wordl! amazing videos mate!

[@TheSolutionwinwin]

i am from Nepal. Looking good this cooler

[@moviemusic9296]

can I cool CPU and GPU both by this kit?

[@bittech1]

You would have to purchase an additional gpu block and extra fittings but you could yes.

[@keving1774]

Don't forget closed loop systems as well

[@m4xk0]

The only thing one might forget when starting watercooling with a kit like this is that it lacks a drain. Could potentially lead to a little headache.

[@bittech1]

100% agreed

[@C4shmoney]

@@bittech1 so how would you drain this kit then??

[@bittech1]

@@C4shmoney Probably easiest to siphon the coolant out of the reservoir using the fill bottle. It sounds a pain but it’s not that bad, often have had to do that for elaborate mods at Computex which don’t have drains.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

I keep waiting for him to start laughing maniacally and monologuing about his plan to take over the world. I feel let down now. :(

[@bittech1]

Don’t worry, you’ll only have to wait until Feb 2020 for that, unless the film’s delayed for further redesign.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

@@bittech1 I don't know...you might have to compete with a certain very unliked and unlikable President for that spot. Unless I run for office....then you are REALLY in trouble. :D

[@pixel_vengeur391]

@@bittech1 So Where's the film at? :D

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

@@bittech1 Well...it's July. Still waiting. :P

[@bittech1]

@@technewsfortechnoobs It came out on the 14th of Feb yo

[@jaimerodriguez3864]

How do you drain that system? I have amd im having a real struggle trying to drain the loop.

[@bittech1]

Use the fill bottle to siphon the coolant out from the reservoir.

[@jaimerodriguez3864]

I tried but takes a lot. I ended up removing the pump outlet and catchin the water with a reservoir. Then removed the tank inlet and flush it with air until there is no water left. Still. A lot of work. I may installl a flush valve in the future. Thx for the response tho. Awesome vid.

[@majesticgaming1519]

you should have more subs

[@AlexMartinez-dt8kd]

Your mustache distract me, but excelent video!

[@Jvmesri]

epic mustache

[@mikewakefieldgeller4164]

As a water cooling noob - is it ok to just water cool CPU like this & not GPU?

[@TheMaw365]

If you are only water cooling the CPU you have to make sure you still have good air flow in the case for the other components, most GPUs have decent air coolers on them, but the motherboard power components do need cooling so good airflow is recommended if you plan on over clocking. If you are using a custom loop just for the CPU you can always get a water block plate for the GPU later and complete the build, maybe even add in an extra radiator if your case allows it.

[@bittech1]

Yup of course!

[@mikewakefieldgeller4164]

TheMaw365 sweet! Thanks

[@TheKumra]

Holy Shit that moustache!

[@tengri23]

Can you create some content on that moustache of yours? I am certain you are getting a mil subscribers once you do that. ;)

[@iant4862]

and I thought that the Corsair fittings were unbranded bitspower

[@bittech1]

Corsair fittings are indeed unbraided Bitspower, yes.

[@Nothinglastsforever]

oh man. that's awesome news. I can buy the corsair's 90° fittings instead and I won't have the ghetto bitspower logo visible.

[@Crix4evaTnT]

Wait Wait to the Rad then to the CPU then‍ back to the res ? 🤦‍♂️

[@bittech1]

TriniRCmodels Not sure why you’re facepalming, that’s perfectly fine.

[@Crix4evaTnT]

@@bittech1 ok no probs just wanted to know

[@Gamerloaders]

13:21 is that Tom Felton aka Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter series??

[@Kontspleett]

Don’t like the way you used two different fittings on the cpu block.

[@chrisoyarzun7422]

you never showed the step by step of how to install the liquid refrigeration

[@Futq]

chris oyarzun did you just say refrigeration????

[@christofm.4689]

I'm so focused on the mustache, I don't care about the rest. You'd think he'd want to eat you with it. The woman at his side should be careful. Looks really fascinating and interesting. I'm serious about this. I'm not making fun of anyone here.

[@nfreddyyy]

This guy knows nose, no's, mo's. Omg. Nose his shit!

[@michaelpayne908]

That mustache though.

[@Erksah68]

Genuine ddcs are from laing. China

[@dnsean03]

is this your real accent?

[@tea9031]

just wished it didnt make a humming or did I just fuck it up

[@ottomanempire9270]

Şöyle bir bıyık bana nasip olur mu be 😁

[@Boemel]

I would like a new kit but why the fuck is everything RGB now ?

[@Tonyplat98]

just go to BykSki and done...

[@yeezus7377]

MUSTACHE

[@raudierobles176]

WTF is going on with that mustache?! Lol

[@AlphaMachina]

You've never seen a mustache like that? Wtf kind of rock have you been living under? It's magnificent.

[@TheMaw365]

@@AlphaMachina It is indeed a wonderful thing.

[@charlloss123]

One tip Smile a bit more :)

[@IzenOla-up3ld]

God Bless you all and your whole families in Jesus Christ name I pray amen 🙏 ❤🙌

[@reaper460]

it looks a lot better than the cheap ass corsair stuff. still not as nice as E.K or bitspower

[@xulnag1774]

reaper the pump reservoir combo looks incredible cheap in my opinion.

[@prOkrEAt]

I got the corsair stuff due to iCue compatibility... Not sure how it looks cheap? It's definitely their own look but should be. I did their CPU and GPU blocks... Their GPU block is quite nice and very robust. But I also ended up using a alphacool x flow 420 radiator, thermaltake fittings due to going with 16mm tubing... And alphacool elbows. Pump obviously from corsair. All have temp coloring while computer is running so at a glance know what each component is running at. Also run corsair dominator RAM... I'm pretty happy with setup and didn't have to deal with various RGB integrating with each other.

[@F41LZZz]

i think thats a huge amount of money for it to have a ddc pump what that looks that cheap and ugly. but at least it has rgb i guess...

[@bittech1]

You'll struggle to find any kit that has a genuine DDC at that cost tbh. Remember the Barrow and Bykski ones are locally sourced ones, not the real deal. It's not great looking though you're right, could always pick up cover to replace the default housing.

[@F41LZZz]

@@bittech1 well all the kits are super expensive. i was kind of just hoping to watch a pro rip thermaltake a new one and the kit was perfectly fine haha. love your content, i just recently found your youtube channel and its honestly amazing. compared to some of the worlds best you're literally a giant strolling among puppies as far i see it. that 1000D build... seriously god tier i have a video suggestion, introduction to CNC's, what to look out for, what not to get. where should you look to do further research. what should one look at if they were interested in doing there own distroplates? i personally want to get into CNC'ing and laser cutting but its rather daunting prospect and i know so little about it and the more i look up the more i realize i know f all. for such a big investment its kind of important to get it right

[@j2thebs779]

bit-tech what is the recommended size cover to replace the reservoir? If that is even possible lol great videos!!🍻

[@harveysmart2825]

Bought this and the instructions are awful no wiring diagram at all and not one video on how this works on you tube it’s just a guessing game on how it gos together

[@uncleanon6445]

Too bad it comes with the cpu-block that nobody wants. Literally nobody. Like people make fun of it since launch. For me this instantly devalues the kit overall. On second thought this is probably just a way to sell the cpu-blocks!

[@aerosikth7813]

Wtf is that moustache

[@AlphaMachina]

Watercooling is entirely too expensive.