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Hi everyone

 

I'm building my first watercooled pc (it will also be my first matx build). Mostly for gaming/software dev. I've got the below as provisional specs. Any thoughts would be great (e.g. where I'm spending unnecessarily or whether the rads will fits etc).

 

Thanks!

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£267.73 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£111.56 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£63.24 @ CCL Computers) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£104.30 @ Amazon UK) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  (£369.59 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 
Other: XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock   (£51.19)
Other: Phobya - Watercooling Pump DC12-260  (£29.28)
Other: Bitspower Z-Multi 150mm Water  (£36.98)
Other: XSPC Full Cover Razor GTX Titan (£95.99)
Other: Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper 360mm (£56.99)
Total: £1314.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hi everyone

 

I'm building my first watercooled pc (it will also be my first matx build). Mostly for gaming/software dev. I've got the below as provisional specs. Any thoughts would be great (e.g. where I'm spending unnecessarily or whether the rads will fits etc).

 

Thanks!

http://www.sweclockers.com/image/red/2013/06/05/Fractal+Design+Arc+Mini+R2-3.jpg?t=original&k=09816b9a

360 does fit up top. But will require removal of the ODD bays.

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Yeh, that's fine. I dont need ODDs.

That's okay then. Some people want a fan controller or temp/flow meters in the ODD bays but everything looks fine.

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That's okay then. Some people want a fan controller or temp/flow meters in the ODD bays but everything looks fine.

 

Thanks. Do you know much about this pump (I've struggled to find reviews for watercooling stuff). Really focused on making sure it is quiet. Do I get a ddc or a d5?

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Thanks. Do you know much about this pump (I've struggled to find reviews for watercooling stuff). Really focused on making sure it is quiet. Do I get a ddc or a d5?

Honestly im not sure. But what i did find is that the pump is powered by a 3-pin fan header and claims to be under 22dB. http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/12V-Phobya-DC12-260-Water-Pump_18385.html

Our Grace. The Feathered One. He shows us the way. His bob is majestic and shows us the path. Follow unto his guidance and His example. He knows the one true path. Our Saviour. Our Grace. Our Father Birb has taught us with His humble heart and gentle wing the way of the bob. Let us show Him our reverence and follow in His example. The True Path of the Feathered One. ~ Dimboble-dubabob III

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