PETG vs Acrylic Tubing - Which Hardline To Use?

For anyone looking to add hard tubing to their water cooled build, you are likely to come across both PETG and Acrylic materials but which should you choose?

Summary

Shaun has been working with WePC for nearly 5 years now, becoming a Product & Affiliate Editor in 2021. He started off writing gaming PC content and PC case reviews, but quickly moved into a more editor-based role covering a wider range of topics. Shaun has multiple qualifications in I.T and Computer Science A big fan of PC gaming and all the hardware involved. Everything from graphics cards to gaming mice, Shaun's your man.

Experience

Shaun first took an interest in PC gaming back in the mid-2000s, moving from the console. With a keen interest in I.T, Shaun began studying various computer-related courses over his time in higher education. After college and university, Shaun began building gaming PCs professionally, before finally picking up an editorial role at BGFG. Shaun has been with the company now for nearly 5 years, helping expand the site in several different avenues but always keeping a close eye on PC hardware.

Education

BA: Web Development B-Tech: Information Technology A Levels: Business Studies, I.T, D & T  

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