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Yeah, back when I had a CLC 280 that was an issue. The AIOs are really good, the fans... are not. 

As for performance increases, depends on how you build the loop, lol. Properly done and it should be a good perf boost, custom loops usually use better quality rads and blocks, and have the option for way more rad space. 

That's some great info. I'll definitely be waiting in that case, my wallet sends its gratitude; Black Friday wasn't easy for it  I hate how loud the fans are currently, even at the lowest setting they still hum pretty loud. I might custom loop sooner, I just haven't looked into how beneficial it is over AiOs. 

I just took screenshots from Noctua's website ?
 
*Edit* Noctua's site is being slow for me as usual so this took a bit to get
 


https://noctua.at/en/which_fan_is_right_for_me?

I think Noctua said they should be out in a month or two, I forget the specifics. They do have the NF-A12x15 out, so the normal 25mm version shouldn't be much behind. Here's one of the charts I was referring to:


NF-A12x25 has a better airflow/static pressure profile (black line). The F12s only have a higher static pressure way up at the top end (which is useful for me, I run them at max right now, trying to push air through a pair of GTX 780s in a small mATX case). And at the top end they are quite loud. 

Are you able to wait for NF-A12x25 Chromax fans? They have a much better noise/rpm/airflow profile than the F12s, @TVwazhere had a comparison chart somewhere. . F12s aren't like crazy loud (till you get up there in the rpms), but they do make a noticeable amount of noise. NF-F12s are static pressure fans, not something you really need for AIO rads given that they're generally a low fpi. If you're just going to run them at a lower rpm, they'll make a low whoosh/drone, at least my iPPC 2000s do (IIRC the normal ones top out at 1500rpm but it's the same fan design). 

Already fixed that issue, had 120mm and 140mm in my cart for comparison lol. Going with the Lian Li because I like the way it looks over the P600S and can see myself going full custom loop within the coming years. At the moment I'm on AiOs (EVGA CLC 360, EVGA 2080 Super XC Hybrid).

I think I'm going to go ahead and get teh O11 XL (Black). Wish I could've canceled the P600S sooner, kinda feel bad considering they delivered the case so quickly. Appreciate all your help!

I've personally always been a fan of the Original PC-O11D, which was the Case of the year in 2018 by multiple Case reviewers. They kept the theme of the XL version the same, just added more space for more stuff including radiators. 
 
Air cooling GPU's in the O11D can actually be very good if you populate the bottom fan mounts to blow straight upwards into the GPU. No worries there! Between the P600S and the Evolv X, I'l choose the P600S any day simply because you get all the features of the inside, the main difference is the exterior panels. 
 
The PC-O11D XL layout though simply gives you a completely unique PC case perspective you cant get in many other places. That's probably the case I'd end up with if I was in your position. 

They did just release the PC-O11D XL which allows a 120mm fan in the rear of the case ?‍♂️

Cases can be the hardest thing to decide because it's the thing that theoretically doesnt impact the performance of your build (so long as the airflow is adequate) but is by far the most aesthetic thing of you entire system because you see it more than any other component. Hence the recent emphasis since 2016 for style and looks taking over functionality and practicality. 
 
$!70 for the DG-86 is actually fairly reasonable, and makes it relatively competitive in todays market price wise, but at the price there's a lot of good options as well. It seems like you've got a good list of parts now, and given your R7 2700 and 2080ti hybrid card, you shouldnt have any trouble keeping any of those cool with the cases you've selected. The Meshify C will be the smallest, the Enthoo 719 by far the biggest. The NR600 should theoretically be the easiest on the wallet, and the H500 has great airflow, but notably unless you get the H500P Mesh or H500M version, you'd only be able to mount the 360 AIO at the front, so that means you'd have to remove the dual 200mm fans (The H500 no suffix only supports 240 rads at the top) The PC-O11D, H710 and 719 would definitely be the three cases to choose from for future custom watercooling due to at least dual 360 rad support for the H710, and triple or even quad 360 rad support (iff some of the rads are slim) for the O11D and 719. 
 
In the end, whatever you choose will suit your tastes, not compromise you on performance, and satisfy you both in build process and daily use.

The DG-86 came out.... A few years ago? and was EVGA's first case they ever released. While Airflow wise it's actually fine, they did a lot of things with the features of the case that IMO weren't executed well. Looking it up, the price is $269 on amazon, which is better than $319 on newegg (which IIRC is still lower than what it originally launched at) Price wise it makes slightly more sense form a "Getting what you pay for" sense, but I honestly havent seen a review of the case in three years so I cant remember exact details. 
The dark base 700 is a good case. Build quality is good and noise suppression is great. It's airflow that's severely lacking, but thats because the be quiet! cases are targeting silent as possible as cases, which means there's usually a sacrifice in overall airflow that can be achieved. If the goal is both airflow and noise, the best solution is to get a good airflow case and tune the fan speeds to be quiet, or get good quiet fans. be quiet! to their credit makes very good silent fans
The P600s has a front plate that can be removed to increase airflow to the system. Interior wise, the P600S and the new Evolv X are exactly the same. Both are considerable improvements over the Evolv ATX in airflow, though notably theP600S wins when it's front plate is removed. 
Some cases to consider would be the Coolermaster Mastercase Series (H500, H500P Mesh, H500M) which come with dual 200mm front fans. These fans spin at 600-800RPM which is very slow, but due to their massive size they still move a LOT of air while being very quiet. 
 
Another good option is the Lain Li PC-O11D. While the CPU Tower cooler is limited to 155mm, the cooling options in this case are nearly unmatched in fan mount placement, watercooling potential, build quality and price. There's no such thing as the perfect case, but this case for most people is a prime example of a Top Tier case.botho
 

I'm rarely very critical of case choices, but all of EVGA's cases they've released have been absolute garbage. Great motherboards and cards. Absolutely awful cases. 
 
Your main concerns are Airflow, but the cases you've selected are terrible or decent at best. . For your system (since you mentioned FD cases dont meet your fancy) to suggest looking at the NZXT H710. Best in class cable management and build quality, decent airflow (enough to keep a 360mm AIO well fed) and while it doesnt have sound dampening foam, most noise comes from fans and hard drives, so some fan tuning can go a long way in noise suppression. 
 
Another great case would be the Phanteks Eclipse P600S which is basically Phanteks's version of the Define R6 and S2, just with a bit edgier aesthetic without going full Gamer. The front face plate can be removed for extra airflow or left on for noise suppression, whichever suits you once the final build is put together. 
 
Both option have ?USB Type C since you have a motherboard that supports that  

In regards to response time, lower is better. And manufacturer specs in regards to response time can be ignored, they very much bend the truth. I've seen 240hz monitors with claimed 1ms response time actually have a real maximum response time of 22ms, thats to slow for even 60hz.
 
Response time affects ghosting/blur , the higher the response time the more blur is present, now how much u see is down to the individual, some people are sensitive to it, others not so much, so there may be a point where u stop seeing it regardless or not if its technically there.
 
In regards to what i've seen reviewed, the
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2716dgr-s2716dg
is the only monitor i know of that has maximum response times fast enough for 120hz, technically it can handle 128hz without ANY blur interfering with frequency. It is 144hz capable but beyond 128hz pixels technically cant transition fast enough in certain situations.
The downside to this monitor is that its picture quality is rather crap. but it is 1440p and great for gaming.

That's what I'm guessing. I'll ask around on the Netgear and DDWRT forums and hopefully we can figure something out. 

Either R3 1200 + 1050 or R5 1400 + GT 1030(only when it's under $70)

I think I would stick to the better CPU as it'll give you a better base platform.

FX is dead don't buy it.
 
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cRwszM
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CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: ADATA - 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Video Card  ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill - NAUTILUS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.49 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $458.33
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I just got my card back from the computer place and he was having the exact same issues that I was. I'll probably replace the PSU anyway but I think it's been like that for a while. 

Well, promedia's are arguably the best in their class.

Ohh.... PPPPFFFFT. I KNEW THAT, MAN! I was just testin' your knowledge...

I went from a dual-core clocked at 1.65 GHz to a 6 core clocked at 5 GHz

Ohh.... PPPPFFFFT. I KNEW THAT, MAN! I was just testin' your knowledge...

One of the only few changes I would have made, would have been the graphics cards. Would have gone with EVGA instead of ASUS.

So he's only being paid $250 for a custom water cooling loop with $3,500+ worth of hardware? If anything I think he deserves more...

So he's only being paid $250 for a custom water cooling loop with $3,500+ worth of hardware? If anything I think he deserves more...

So he's only being paid $250 for a custom water cooling loop with $3,500+ worth of hardware? If anything I think he deserves more...

So he's only being paid $250 for a custom water cooling loop with $3,500+ worth of hardware? If anything I think he deserves more...