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Sashi
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So a few weeks ago, I was trying to figure out if it was worth it the W/C or not... so after a few weeks of deciding, I will take the plunge and sell off my H100i once I get the parts in

 

As I am completely new to watercooling (but not new to building rigs) I would like to know if these parts would all fit together

 

CPU Waterblock: Swiftech APOGEE Drive II CPU Waterblock with Integrated Pump - Intel 115X/1366 Version 
GPU Waterblock: EK-FC 7950 for AMD Reference Design Radeon HD7950 - EN (Nickel) 
GPU Backplate: EK-FC7950 Backplate - Black 
Radiator: Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper 240mm 
Reservoir: M1 NCase Reservoir 
Tubing: 5' PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing - 3/8in. ID X 1/2in. OD - Crystal Clear 
 
Compression Fittings
4x Bitspower Premium G1/4" Matte Black High Flow 3/8" (1/2" OD) Compression Fitting
4x Alphacool 13/10 (10x1.5mm) Compression Fitting 90° Revolvable G1/4 - Deep Black
2x Bitspower G 1/4" 90 Degree IG 1/4" Adapter - Matte Black
● Thermaltake Core P5 ● ASUS Z170-A ● Intel Core i7-6700k 
● EK Supremacy EVO ● 2x 8GB GSkill Ripjaws 
● EVGA GTX 770 ● Samsung 850 EVO 250GB ● XFX 750W Black Edition PSU
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I would get some more rads. I would get a separate pump as well. And a 380i.

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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I would get some more rads. I would get a separate pump as well. And a 380i.

 

The case I have (Sig) will only support a dual 120MM rad

● Thermaltake Core P5 ● ASUS Z170-A ● Intel Core i7-6700k 
● EK Supremacy EVO ● 2x 8GB GSkill Ripjaws 
● EVGA GTX 770 ● Samsung 850 EVO 250GB ● XFX 750W Black Edition PSU
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The case I have (Sig) will only support a dual 120MM rad

Well it would work, but expect temps in the 50's. I would still get an external pump.

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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I would like an integrated pump since it will be a tight space

 

I've heard and read good reviews on this pump & waterblock too

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The case I have (Sig) will only support a dual 120MM rad

Then you need the fatest rad out there. Alphacools Monsta.  You need to squeeze that puppy in there some how.

 

+1 on the sperate pump idea.

MOBO: ASUS X79 Pro CPU: i7 3820 Ram: Corsair Vengence 32Gb 2133mhz (8x4) GPU: 2 x Sapphire R9 290 in X-fire PSU: Seasonic G series 750w Drives: 1 x 750 gig WD black, 3x WD Black 1TB, 1 x Segate Barrcuda 1 TB, 1 x Toshiba 2TB, Intel 520 240gig SSD Case: Enthoo Primo w/ Green and Blue LED lighting.

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Then you need the fatest rad out there. Alphacools Monsta.  You need to squeeze that puppy in there some how.

 

+1 on the sperate pump idea.

Haha no thanks, that will never fit in the case

 

Would the compression fittings all fit together? I asked the same question on OC and got a no answer

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Haha no thanks, that will never fit in the case

 

Would the compression fittings all fit together? I asked the same question on OC and got a no answer

 

My only concern would be the 90 degree 10/13 Alphacool fitting. 1/2 inch isn't 13mm, its 12.7mm (but whos counting), and I honestly don't know if it will be an issue. I would recommend, getting the exact same type of compression fitting for all your fittings, to eliminate any issues.

 

Is this the fitting in question? If so, just get the linked one instead.

MOBO: ASUS X79 Pro CPU: i7 3820 Ram: Corsair Vengence 32Gb 2133mhz (8x4) GPU: 2 x Sapphire R9 290 in X-fire PSU: Seasonic G series 750w Drives: 1 x 750 gig WD black, 3x WD Black 1TB, 1 x Segate Barrcuda 1 TB, 1 x Toshiba 2TB, Intel 520 240gig SSD Case: Enthoo Primo w/ Green and Blue LED lighting.

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My only concern would be the 90 degree 10/13 Alphacool fitting. 1/2 inch isn't 13mm, its 12.7mm (but whos counting), and I honestly don't know if it will be an issue. I would recommend, getting the exact same type of compression fitting for all your fittings, to eliminate any issues.

 

Is this the fitting in question? If so, just get the linked one instead.

No it isnt

 

However I found a bitspower one 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27468

 

Would that fit?

● Thermaltake Core P5 ● ASUS Z170-A ● Intel Core i7-6700k 
● EK Supremacy EVO ● 2x 8GB GSkill Ripjaws 
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No it isnt

However I found a bitspower one

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27468

Would that fit?

All your parts will work together. That CPU block with the built in pump is the best option for space saving and it'll have no problem with a thin 240 and two water blocks. Those 90 degree fittings are perfect, just stick with Bitspower on the fittings. Also, there's this awesome but pretty expensive reservoir for the M1. http://www.frozenqshop.com/m1-ncase-reservoir/

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Yes that res is what I will be using :)

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All your parts will work together. That CPU block with the built in pump is the best option for space saving and it'll have no problem with a thin 240 and two water blocks. Those 90 degree fittings are perfect, just stick with Bitspower on the fittings. Also, there this awesome but pretty expensive reservoir for the M1. http://www.frozenqshop.com/m1-ncase-reservoir/

 

Bloody hell, There ain't nothing you don't know about water cooling!!

 

 

No it isnt

 

However I found a bitspower one 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27468

 

Would that fit?

 

As stated above. The real point I was trying to make was to keep all the fittings the same size ID/OD wise.

MOBO: ASUS X79 Pro CPU: i7 3820 Ram: Corsair Vengence 32Gb 2133mhz (8x4) GPU: 2 x Sapphire R9 290 in X-fire PSU: Seasonic G series 750w Drives: 1 x 750 gig WD black, 3x WD Black 1TB, 1 x Segate Barrcuda 1 TB, 1 x Toshiba 2TB, Intel 520 240gig SSD Case: Enthoo Primo w/ Green and Blue LED lighting.

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One more question

 

How many fittings would I need?

I know I would need at least 2 for the block, 2 for the res and then 2 more for the GPU correct?

● Thermaltake Core P5 ● ASUS Z170-A ● Intel Core i7-6700k 
● EK Supremacy EVO ● 2x 8GB GSkill Ripjaws 
● EVGA GTX 770 ● Samsung 850 EVO 250GB ● XFX 750W Black Edition PSU
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