Best way to measure length of tubing?

[jack_l2]

I noticed when cutting the tubing, if it is too long or slightly too short, it will add stress to the components, especially the video card. For example: too long would add downward pressure, and too short would add upward pressure on the video card, which in turn can bend the board of the vid card

I am not entirely sure, but so far the best way I can guess is to put the fittings on both ends, and measure the tubing based on that.

That said, whats the best way to ensure there is no stress on the components when deciding the size of tubing?

[DazMode]

so far the best way I can guess is to put the fittings on both ends, and measure the tubing based on that.

That what i do.

[jack_l2]

That what i do.

Thanks for confirming

[Hooded]

Always go a little long then trim to the perfect fit.
Is how I go about it.

[jack_l2]

Always go a little long then trim to the perfect fit.
Is how I go about it.

Exactly

I came to realize no matter how accurate I cut the tubing, there will be always downward pressure on the video card for the tubing to the CPU, just the way things are angled. Hopefully the tubing from the pump will create the same opposing upward pressure force to equalize the pressure equally.