Corsair Hydro X Series XF Ball Valve- Black

My water cooling loop's expansion led me to Corsair's Hydro X Series Y-Splitter, and I must say, I'm quite pleased. Here's my take:- Build Quality: As expected from Corsair, the splitter boasts top-notch construction. The threads are finely machined, ensuring a snug and secure fit without the fear of stripping.- Functionality: The rotary design is a savior! The ability to swivel the outlets makes routing tubes in tight spaces a breeze, resulting in a cleaner and more organized look.- Aesthetics: The black finish is smooth, matte, and fingerprint-resistant. It seamlessly blends with my build's color scheme, enhancing the overall aesthetics.- Performance: No noticeable flow restriction and zero leaks. However, ensure you're using quality fittings and properly tightening them.- Minor Hiccup: The only critique is that rotating the splitter after installation requires a bit of caution to prevent stressing the tubes.Final Thoughts: If you're expanding your loop or want a tidier setup, this Y-Splitter is an excellent choice. With Corsair's reliability backing it, you're in safe hands, but always handle with care. Cool on!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Corsair Hydro X Series XF Ball Valve in Black is an indispensable component for anyone with a custom water cooling system.Pros: 1. Convenient Shut-Off: The ball valve provides a quick and efficient way to shut off the flow of liquid in your water cooling loop. This is incredibly handy for maintenance, repairs, or any situation where you need to stop the flow of coolant. 2. Durable Build: Corsair is known for its quality, and this ball valve lives up to that reputation. It’s well-constructed, ensuring it can handle the demands of a water cooling system. 3. Easy Installation: Installing the ball valve is straightforward, and it works seamlessly with your existing water cooling components. 4. Black Finish: The black color blends well with most water cooling setups, providing a clean and cohesive look. 5. Peace of Mind: Having a ball valve in your system gives you peace of mind, knowing you can quickly and safely handle maintenance tasks without the risk of spills or leaks.Cons: 1. Price: The convenience and reliability of a ball valve come at a cost, and this component is relatively more expensive compared to other fittings. However, it’s a small price to pay for the benefits it provides.In summary, the Corsair Hydro X Series XF Ball Valve is a must-have for anyone with a custom water cooling setup. It simplifies maintenance and offers peace of mind, making it an invaluable addition to your system. Highly recommended for water cooling enthusiasts!

Haven't been running the loop much yet.

The finish is superb, the machining is quite good and the ball valve itself is super tight. No leaking.

These fittings added nicely to my watercooled build. nice o-ring materials and fitment. Aesthetically, I love them. That part is just personal taste. Not defects or anything. Been running them now for about a year and have had ZERO leaks so far. Very happy with them.

Decided to put a drain into my loop. Knew ahead of time there was a possibility this would become a 'leak point' on the loop, and sure enough it was and did. You can't seal these 100%, sadly. The ball doesn't fully seal the chamber, missing a sliver of sealing in there.Use a plug, make sure it's super tight, that's all you can do. Other than the leak issue, it met expectations.

This product came in really fast and fits the 14mm tubing NOT THE 12mm, super easy to install if you have the right case or fit the reservoir before you put it in, small cases are a little hard to fit it but overall when it is lined up it screws in like butter. Material is a nice and weighty metal. I’d prefer the metal over any plastic right angles due to longevity. Don’t know what warmth means but the metal keeps the coolant in the rig cold without the fear of leaks, if you fit the pipe in correctly, you’ll feel the slight snap into place to know if it’s in fully.

Required extra pressure to assemble buy works good so far.

Just doing a leak test and it isn't leaking! The fittings are nice, just expensive. Can recommend though if you can justify the costs.

Très bien

La sensazione di qualità è data dalla solidità che si apprezza tenendola in mano; il movimento della valvola appare duro, ma, regolare senza impuntamenti oppure giochi che possano determinare perdite di pressione/liquido è inoltre dotata di blocco di arresto nella posizione di chiusura (sfera ruotata do 90° a chiudere il passaggio dei liquidi).La versione nera è scelta per uniformare il colore che di solito per gli impianti di raffreddamento è nero e minimizzare fenomeni di corrosione galvanica per effetto di materiali differenti.Consigliato per progettare un'impianto di raffreddamento personalizzato.

Expensive but by far the best fittings I have ever used. Less expensive alternative a Barrow, if time allows, but Corsair one are quite simpler to use

Installer dans un pc gamer et watercooling custom, pour la vidange de celle ciBrancher en bas de du réservoir, facile à installer avec tuyau et bouchon en sortie de vanne pour plus de facilité lors du changement de liquide.