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The video delves into the intricacies of custom PC water cooling, highlighting the growing popularity and complexity of this trend due to numerous available components like radiators, pumps, and fittings. Corsair's Hydro X line, particularly the XH305i RGB Pro kit, aims to simplify the process by offering all necessary components in one package, including a reservoir pump combo, various types of tubing, fittings, and RGB lighting features. The presenter showcases individual items within the kit, such as the XD5 RGB reservoir with a quiet D5 pump, the XC7 RGB Pro water block compatible with Intel 12th gen CPUs, and Commander Pro for consolidated lighting and fan control, albeit with criticism for the need for multiple modules.
The video continues to explain the essentials of a custom PC water-cooling loop, emphasizing the importance of extra and 90-degree fittings, pre-mixed coolant with anti-corrosive additives, and the new QL 120 fans noted for extensive lighting. The XT hardline toolkit is also featured, useful for hardline bending with included tools like a mandrel, hacksaw, cutting guide, and bending guide.
Key techniques for cutting and bending tubing are elaborated, including the use of specific tools for making smooth cuts and precise bends. The speaker advises acquiring extra tubing and kits due to the potential insufficiency of the provided 500-millimeter tubes and discusses the optimal tubing size of 14 millimeters for a balance of thickness and ease of use. The segment underscores the importance of heating tools and instructional guides.
The video concludes with a review of the challenges in custom water cooling, such as compatibility issues, and praises Corsair's comprehensive kits for mitigating these problems. Corsair’s extensive and compatible water-cooling parts, suitable for various CPU sockets, are commended, enhancing the user experience and making installation easier. The speaker humorously reflects on their expertise in water cooling and their collaboration with Corsair on a water block project.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the increasing popularity of custom water cooling and the complexity involved due to the numerous parts available, such as radiators, fans, pumps, and fittings. Corsair addressed this issue by creating a simple-to-use kit that includes all necessary components for water cooling systems. The speaker highlights Corsair’s hydro x line, which features a variety of components including the xh3o5i RGB Pro kit. This kit is designed to simplify the process by combining all essential items, such as the reservoir pump combo and different types of tubing and fittings, accommodating various sizes. The name of the kit, xh3o5i RGB Pro, is analyzed, suggesting that “X” stands for extreme, “H” for hydro, “3o” may refer to a 360 radiator, “5i” to the xd5 pump-reservoir combo, and “RGB” to indicate lighting features.
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In this part of the video, the presenter unpacks various components for a PC water cooling system. They start with the XD5 RGB reservoir, highlighting its built-in D5 pump, which is known for being quiet and efficient. The XC7 RGB Pro water block, compatible with Intel 12th gen CPUs, is then discussed. They move on to the Commander Pro, which consolidates control for Corsair RGB lighting and fans and can also work with Asus Aura lighting for cross-compatibility. The presenter critiques Corsair for needing multiple modules instead of a single consolidated unit. Lastly, they showcase fittings, including two compression fittings and 90-degree fittings, explaining the necessity of having the right number of fittings for different components in the cooling loop.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains the components required for a custom PC water-cooling loop. They discuss the need for multiple fittings, including extra and 90-degree fittings, to facilitate proper routing of the tubing. They then introduce the clear pre-mixed coolant, which includes inhibitors and anti-corrosive additives to prevent growth and galvanic corrosion in copper parts. The video also showcases three new QL 120 fans with extensive lighting features, designed for a triple radiator fan. Lastly, the presenter highlights the XT hardline toolkit, emphasizing its usefulness for hardline bending, which includes a mandrel to maintain tubing shape, a hacksaw, cutting guide, and a bending guide.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses various tools and techniques for cutting and bending tubing used in system builds. Key points include using a specific tool for making smooth cuts both inside and outside the tube, and a bending tool with adjustable stops and angle markers for precise bends. Details about measurements, such as 30 millimeters to the first stop and 10 millimeters increments thereafter, are mentioned. The presenter also explains the use of a hacksaw with a plastic blade for clean cuts and recommends getting extra tubing because the kit only provides 500-millimeter tubes, which may not be sufficient for longer runs needed in builds. They suggest intentionally cutting tubes longer and adjusting the length as needed.
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In this part of the video, the speaker recommends purchasing extra kits of 500 times six or 1000 times four to ensure you have plenty of links. They discuss their preference for 14-millimeter tubing, citing its ideal balance of thickness and ease of use compared to 12, 13, or 16 millimeter sizes. The segment also explains the assembly of compression fittings, emphasizing the role of the o-rings. Essential tools for working with hard line tubing are mentioned, including a heat gun and measuring tape, highlighting the importance of heating the tube evenly for proper bending. The speaker appreciates the inclusion of instructional guides in the kits, noting the challenges of compatibility and lack of resources during the early days of their channel.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses issues encountered during custom water cooling projects, such as obtaining incompatible parts and the complications that arise from it. The speaker highlights the advantages of using comprehensive water cooling kits, like the one just launched by Corsair, which include all necessary components and detailed specifications to ensure compatibility and ease of installation. The speaker praises Corsair’s extensive range of water cooling parts and their compatibility with various CPU sockets, such as AM4, AM3, and LGA sockets. The segment also humorously touches on the speaker’s longstanding reputation as a water cooling expert and how Corsair’s advancements in this field might be seen as a competitive challenge, leading to a partnership with the company to co-create a water block.