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Here I am after a while with some update.
I wasn't completely satisfied with my runs and with the coolant, that leaved some stains, therefore I decided to completely re-do the loop.
While i was at it I removed all the HDDs, in order to have clearance for a bigger reservoir (250) and a bigger front rad (replaced the EK SE360 with a EK CE420). I tried to put a PE360 on top but there was a clearance problem, therefore I had to downsize to a SE360. With the new 420 rad I switched to 3 bequiet silent wing and replaced all to HD fans to LL ones.
I also replaced the cpu waterblock with a newer Velocity RGB nickel, and the gpu block cover and terminal. I also wanted to switch to the rgb plexy top for the pump but it wasn't on stock.
To complete everything a bitspower flowmeter, crycofuel clear and new cablemod cables.
 
I also delidded the cpu and added a crucial p1 nvme the ekwb heatsink.
 
Below some picture of the work
 
cpu delidding before and after

 

 
 
Old loop components ready to be cleaned

 
 
New waterblocks and pump placement (still waiting for the new cablemod cables)

 
 
Final result
 

 

 

 

 
 
 

I finally managed to get my hands on some cablemod cables

 
I'm little disappointed about the colour, I thought they were brighter, but anyway still a big improvement both on the aesthetics and the cable management.
Then after replacing the cables some heat gun again to complete the work

 
And finally some lights

 

 

 

 

 

 
I already have a shipment coming and I still have to build the psu shroud 

Here I am after a while with some update.
I wasn't completely satisfied with my runs and with the coolant, that leaved some stains, therefore I decided to completely re-do the loop.
While i was at it I removed all the HDDs, in order to have clearance for a bigger reservoir (250) and a bigger front rad (replaced the EK SE360 with a EK CE420). I tried to put a PE360 on top but there was a clearance problem, therefore I had to downsize to a SE360. With the new 420 rad I switched to 3 bequiet silent wing and replaced all to HD fans to LL ones.
I also replaced the cpu waterblock with a newer Velocity RGB nickel, and the gpu block cover and terminal. I also wanted to switch to the rgb plexy top for the pump but it wasn't on stock.
To complete everything a bitspower flowmeter, crycofuel clear and new cablemod cables.
 
I also delidded the cpu and added a crucial p1 nvme the ekwb heatsink.
 
Below some picture of the work
 
cpu delidding before and after

 

 
 
Old loop components ready to be cleaned

 
 
New waterblocks and pump placement (still waiting for the new cablemod cables)

 
 
Final result
 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Witcher keycap finally came yesterday to complete the rig lol

 

Not saying either is better since I haven't used the VPP775 V3, but I did want to raise the point that the VPP775 V3 is no a D5 and is not made by Laing/Xylem

Vinegar is usually ok for radiators but it can damage other components, you need to check the materials. Anyway I wouldn't trust vinegar in the loop for all that time. Just wash the radiators a few times with water and white vinegar, then rinse with tap water and then distilled water. For all the other parts I only rinse them with water (tap and then distilled)

Even that's excessive. An RX 550 or GTX 1050 are more than enough.

Use a cheap RX 460 or  higher (RX 550 would probably be the cheapest), or GT 1030 or better.   With the mention that GT 1030 is kind of a bad choice because it has hardware encoders disabled, it can only do decoding in hardware (which seems to be enough in your case).
 
Another option would be the cheap Athlon 200GE , dual core Ryzen with integrated graphics and a 35w TDP so it's super low power.  The integrated graphics has a hardware decoder, so it will play pretty much anything with no problems.
Get the 60$ cpu, a 50$ A320 based motherboard, a 20$ 4 GB memory stick (you can find cheaper at other stores) and you're done... you can sell the mb,cpu and 16 GB of memory on eBay or somewhere and get maybe more than half the money back. In the end it would probably be cheaper than buying a separate video card.
The CPU alone is still sold on eBay these days at 70-90$ ... put it on sale at 50$ and you'll probably sell it fast. You'll probably get 30-50$ for the 16 GB kit of DDR3 as well. Or sell the whole bundle for around 100-150$.
You'll also save on power if you'll leave the pc running 24/7.... let it idle at around 20-30w instead of 50w+ for the old Intel.
 

Playing 4k HDR video isn't actually all that intensive, the GPU built into my laptop's CPU can handle it just fine. The problem comes when the display outputs aren't able to support it. This was your issue with the 660.

videos yes....its gaming you need a more powerful card

I forgot to post the pics of my build so here there are
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
I still have some work to do like the psu shroud but I'm pretty satisfied so far.
 
More detail on the build log

I'm not ignoring used card, I'm just looking for the best performing card. I'm just not so keen to used cars nowadays because of mining and difficulties to find block for liquidcooling.
Anyway both of you suggest a 980ti, so basically that or the equivalent 1070 should be my choices. I'll look for a good deal on those then.
Thanks!!

I have an i7-2600 paired with a 1060, and the only game so far that where my CPU bottlenecked is BFV on 64-player multiplayer maps. 

Could you post a picture with the uv effect in the dark? Have you ever had the chance to compare the lime fluid with the green one? I  was indecided between the two  but then i went for the green because there're lot of picture on the web and i was pretty sure what i was getting

Case: EVGA DG-87
Mobo: ASUS Zenith Extreme
CPU: TR 1950X
GPU: EVGA 1080ti FTW3
RAM: 32gb Ballistix Sport 2666 (biggest downfall of my build)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 80+ Platinum
Storage: 250gb 970evo m.2, 80gb intel 320 series 2.5" ssd, 1tb Seagate barracuda 7200rpm 3.5" HDD
EK sTR4 Supremacy RGB cpu block
EK-FC 1080 GTX TI FTW3 RGB gpu block
EK D5 pump/res combo with res upgrade
EK Coolstream SE 360
EK Coolstream PE 360
EK Furious Vardar 120mm fans x6
Corsair LL120 fans x6
EK Hardline PTEG w/ all Bitspower compression fittings
EK CryoFuel Lime Yellow

I forgot to post the pics of my build so here there are
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
I still have some work to do like the psu shroud but I'm pretty satisfied so far.
 
More detail on the build log

I just recently finished my first hardline build in the PC-011 Dynamic case as well haha. Must be popular.
 
Specs:
- 8700k @ 5Ghz
- Strix GTX1080Ti OC
- Maximus X Code
- Trident Z RGB 3200Mhz 16Gb
- RM1000i PSU
- Intel 600P 256Gb OS Drive
- Samsung 850 Evo 1TB Games drive
- 3TB Hard Drive Storage
 
Watercooling components:
- EK Supremacy RGB CPU Block
- Phanteks Glacier RGB GPU Block
- EK Xres 140 Revo RGB D5 Pump/Res Combo (with extended reservoir tube)
- EK XE360 Top Radiator
- XSPC EX360 Side Radiator
- Bitspower DRGB Flow Indicator
- EK 16mm OD PETG Tubing
- Corsair ML120 Radiator Fans
 
Took a lot of time to squeeze everything in there. Hope you guys like it. 

 
 

Have this posted in my build log but wanted to share it here too
Specs:
AMD threadripper 1950x
Asus zenith extreme x399
G.Skill Tridentz 64gb 3200mhz CL16 
Asus Strix gtx 1080
Samsung 970 evo 250gb x3 in raid 0
EVGA SuperNova 850 G1+
CableMod ModMesh custom cables
InWin 303c
InWin polaris 120 rgb fans
Watercooling by Bitspower 
Coolant extreme white pastel with custom mix dye by mayhem 

 

The build in my signature is pretty much the same as yours but in a different case.
I used the phobya pwm splitter and some of the fan header on the maximus hero, but I'm running 9 fans.
 
The temperature sensor is very useful but you cannot use it for the pump header, it uses the cpu temperature and it's pretty annoying.

I forgot to post the pics of my build so here there are
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
I still have some work to do like the psu shroud but I'm pretty satisfied so far.
 
More detail on the build log

I forgot to post the pics of my build so here there are
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
I still have some work to do like the psu shroud but I'm pretty satisfied so far.
 
More detail on the build log

I forgot to post the pics of my build so here there are
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
I still have some work to do like the psu shroud but I'm pretty satisfied so far.
 
More detail on the build log

My firs watercooling and also first hardline loop, actually finished it 3 weeks ago after ordering several times (Little things you forget / want to add)
i7 8700K @ 5.2 Ghz
GTX 1080 Ti @ 2Ghz most of the time.
32GB DDR4 @ 3300Mhz
1TB 960 EVO
Asus Strix 370 E 
 
Special thank for their advice to:
@AngryBeaver @MaratM @Maticks @For Science! @Skiiwee29 @Sacredsock @Hiitchy @TVwazhere

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The K70 was in my pool of choice as well, but I then found the LK30 and despite it being a bit more expensive I felt more comfortable with buying a German Product, don't ask me why. I also didn't like the Red light as much as I do  like the white one on the LK30
 
The K70 is a solid choice as well. Prepare for a better and more accurate feel when typing

i personally have the corsair strafe rgb and i absolutley love it.  Have Zero issues with it.  Personally i would go with the k70