[Project] Let's plan an H440 Loop together!

[SavingPrincess]

Hey guys. So I'm looking to get an idea of how I can accomplish the following:

 

1. Watercool CPU, GPU, & Mobo (using the built in water ports on the board).

2. Have a visible Reservoir that's lit with UV inside (something like the Photon 170).

3. Have an easy fill/drain port for quick and easy maintenance.

4. Have a good optimal flow configuration for best performance (this can even run out the back of the case if needed as long as it's clean).

5. Achieve the best performance to noise (db) ratio possible.

6. I would like to have good, clean, but highly visible runs. 

7. I would like to do as little case-modding as possible, as I don't have proper tools to cut metal, etc. 

 

Here are some of my premature thoughts/opinions... feel free to correct/add/agree/disagree:

1. I would like to go with a D5 Strong for reported stability but am unsure about the noise factor.

2. Likely going with a 360mm Radiator in the front or top depending on which would make a better loop, also would like to know what rad port config would work best (i.e. Cross-flow, etc.).

3. I would like a coolant/dye that can be milk white in ambient light, but react a strong light neon blue to UV (I hear Mayhems might be possible?). If this is possible with just white tubing then I could go with a clear coolant + clear UV blue dye (from Mayhems) for the reservoir. 

4. I would like to light the case with as much UV as possible to get the most out of the liquid reactant. 

5. The pump mounting location does not matter to me as long as it makes sense for the loop, would prefer it to be hidden however (possibly under PSU shroud for noise reduction?).

6. I hear that the EK Supremacy Evo is pretty much unbeatable at this point, is that the consensus? Does the material matter?

7. Looking for a good full coverage, nice looking GPU Waterblock for the GTX 980 that will match materials with the CPU block (I really like the look of the Komodo from Swiftech), opinions on this one are encouraged.

8. Looking to go with 1/2" ID 3/4" OD clear tubing (or white if I can get the bright blue pop under UV), is Primochill still the best option? 

9. Going with compression fittings that will match metals with the other blocks in the system, suggestions and experiences are welcome. 

 

Outside of that, I'm looking for general opinions/experiences working in this case or with this type of configuration. The more thoughts the better.

 

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card 

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

 

Below is a picture diagram of the system. Fans can be moved, removed, etc, but I included the measurements I thought were appropriate in case anyone wanted to draw out a loop config, etc. 

 

Thanks all. This community is just the best.