Looking for a good case for my first water cooling build

[Theshroomfarmer]

I originally posted this over on tomshardware, but it didn't get any responses. Hopefully I can get a better response here. So here goes nothing.

Hello everyone,
I'm looking for some advice and pointers on a build that I am planning to put together for somewhere around $2,000. This is my first water cooling build, so please let me know what I'm going wrong/right. I have put together a few air cooled builds before this. I would like to build a custom water cooling loop, and over clock both the CPU and GPUs
I've put together a list of parts, but I'm stumped on one thing, the case! Could anybody point out some good cases for a first time water cooler like myself? I would like to have a relatively small case, probably a mid tower. I don't want a super tower sitting next to my desk to dwarf everything next to it.
If there is a more appropriate way/place to get a "seal of approval" for my build let me know.
So without further rambling here are the parts I put together: (I apologize in advance for any unorthodox formatting, if there is anything I can to to make it better let me know!)

Q - quantity

CPU: Intel i5 4690k
MOBO: MSI Z97S Krait edition
GPU: GTX 970 (Q: 2)
HDD: WD black 1TB 7200RPM
SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 250Gb (Q: 2)
PSU: Corsair RM1000
RAM: Hyper X 4x4GB (16GB total)
Case:?
Pump: EK D5 or other D5 variant
Radiator: EK XE360
Reservoir: EK-RES X3 250
Fans: SP120 (Q:3-6?)
GPU Blocks: GTX 970 FC ACX (Q: 2)
CPU Block: EK Supremacy EVO
Fittings: compression black 3/8 (fill port for drain?) (Q: 11)
Tubing: Clear flexible tubing 3/8
Coolant: distiller water + green dye (desired color: opaque neon green )

Please let me know if anything looks severely wrong. This is my first time making a custom loop and I would greatly appreciate any pointers and advice I can get. Thank's for contributing!

 

EDIT: typos

[givingtnt]

Fractal Design Define S

[cheeze_tartz]

Fractal Design Define S

[wolfgang]

Phanteks. Pro, luxe, primo.

Thats what I would go with personally.

[airdeano]

for the first; fractal design define s

 

[Theshroomfarmer]

Hi everybody,

Thank you for all the great responses, just a quick question.

This system is going to kick off about 500-550 watts. Could anybody tell me if running with this rad at 2000 rpm be better/ more cost effective than running with two smaller rads at a lower RPM? Just want to know what is more widely accepted, as this rad is rated at 500 watts at 2000 rpm.

[airdeano]

your radiator listed is not an ek number.

ek 360 radiators are

xt

xtx

xe

pe

 

xspc has an ex360

 

either could say 500watt, but won't be too thrilling on what you'd actually see. and

for a 2xGPU, not enough radiator if attempting to overclock with voltage.

 

and 2000rpm SP120 is not too silent, more ear-bleeding than necessary.

 

recommendation:

360x 45 and 240x 45 minimum. fans sub 1200rpm (lots quieter).

[Theshroomfarmer]

your radiator listed is not an ek number.

ek 360 radiators are

xt

xtx

xe

pe

 

xspc has an ex360

 

either could say 500watt, but won't be too thrilling on what you'd actually see. and

for a 2xGPU, not enough radiator if attempting to overclock with voltage.

 

and 2000rpm SP120 is not too silent, more ear-bleeding than necessary.

 

recommendation:

360x 45 and 240x 45 minimum. fans sub 1200rpm (lots quieter).

Thanks for catching me there. I meant to list the EX360. Also thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it, and I didn't really take sound into consideration when I put this together so thanks for saving my ears! 

[n0mahd]

What GPU do you have? Specific model number? Because, if they're the EVGA 970 ACX 2.0. The EK block might not fit if you're buying the newer one.

[Theshroomfarmer]

What GPU do you have? Specific model number? Because, if they're the EVGA 970 ACX 2.0. The EK block might not fit if you're buying the newer one.

I haven't bought them yet.I was considering these 970s on newegg. Do you know what models are compatible?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487088

[bigboy678]

I haven't bought them yet.I was considering these 970s on newegg. Do you know what models are compatible?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487088

 

http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/  this will tell you if it is compatible or not

 

also for fan recommendation i would say pick up some Ek vardar fans. they are relatively quite and will most likely do better than the corsair ones.  if you can find gentle typhoon fans that would be the slightly better option over the ek fans

[n0mahd]

Yeah, I had that 970 model. It doesn't fit. You might want to reconsider those GPUs because there's no block for it. I'm sure the older EVGA 970s models fit a block like the ftw. Personally I'd get a single 980 ti as opposed to the dual 970s. It'll actually be cheaper because you'll buy only one block and backplate. And two less fittings. Which means, less points of failure. More vram too.

Also, what brand tubing?