Water cooling loop critique

[Nem]

Looking at putting together my first loop for a new workstation I'm building. My budget is around $450 USD (before tax/shipping)

 

The computer I have planned can be found here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/227244-workstation-build/

 

The parts list is here: http://imgur.com/x3S4lJq,ZS93NqL#0

 

The loop layout is here: http://imgur.com/x3S4lJq,ZS93NqL#1

 

The stop fitting is for a drain port, and I just grabbed the extra barb to help with filling

 

1. So the first question is...am I missing? Is there anything that I need to buy?

 

2. What are your thoughts on the component selection in general? Is there anything I should swap out for maybe a better part?

 

3. Is there a better way to run the tubes that what I have in the image?

 

4. Can that EK tube res be turned upside down so I get more ports on the top rather than the bottom?

 

I'm new to water cooling, so any general thoughts would be appreciated!

[Maxwit44]

I hope you realise you have a Cross flow rad there, one port at either end of it, not both at the same end as you've drawn out.

 

I would also suggest a couple of 45 degree compression fittings, just incase they make the runs alittle easier.

 

EK also sell a seperate multiport top for those res's, like this.

 

Other than that, looks ok to me. Just run the tubes as straight and naturally as possible.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Looks good to me. If there's no particular reason that you want the X-Flow EX360 there are some other options for the rad you could choose.

 

1. Normal EX360

 

2. EK PE 360 (should be cheaper, also a great rad)

 

3. Hardware Labs Black Ice GT Steath 360 (also great, might be cheaper)

[Nem]

Ah I forgot to change out the rad after drawing up that diagram

 

I think I might go with a slightly thicker rad - any recommendations for something 40+mm?

 

Also, Im thinking about getting the EK 250 tube res instead of the 150. Would 1L of coolant still be enough to fill the whole loop?

[Nem]

One more question:

 

On a pump+top like this: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21014/ex-pmp-245/EK_D5_X-Top_Pump_Top_w_D5_Vario_Pump_-_Black_Acetal_EK-D5_Vario_X-TOP_incl_pump.html?tl=g30c107s1802&id=CRj8wheG&mv_pc=38545

 

There is 1 inlet and 2 outlets. Can I have 1 outlet going to a water block and the other outlet going out as a drain port at the same time? Obviously I won't run the pump to drain, it would just function as a regular drain just running straight from the pump. Is using both outlets like this possible?

[Maxwit44]

One more question:

 

On a pump+top like this: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21014/ex-pmp-245/EK_D5_X-Top_Pump_Top_w_D5_Vario_Pump_-_Black_Acetal_EK-D5_Vario_X-TOP_incl_pump.html?tl=g30c107s1802&id=CRj8wheG&mv_pc=38545

 

There is 1 inlet and 2 outlets. Can I have 1 outlet going to a water block and the other outlet going out as a drain port at the same time? Obviously I won't run the pump to drain, it would just function as a regular drain just running straight from the pump. Is using both outlets like this possible?

 

For sure mate, not an issue there. Just make sure you have a stop plug in the drain tap, to ensure there is no leaks.

[Nem]

alright I've changed a few things around based on the suggestions here. New parts list: http://imgur.com/ARWmU7x

 

Any thoughts on things like the quality of the angled fittings I chose? Or whether the coolant is enough to fill the entire loop with the larger res?

 

And I just noticed that the cpu block says that narrow server type 2011 is not supported. I assume this it not an issue for and i7 5820k on an asus x99-a? Is there no backplate for 2011-3?