Need help, don't understand

[Lays]

I asked a buddy of mine that helped me build my PC at fry's to help me watercool my system and to look over my parts list+ other stuff.

 

 

He had a 680 3-way sli and a 3930k in his system which he had a complete custom loop in, ram/mobo/everything, so I figured he'd be the best one to ask for help.

 

 

I sent him my list:

 

 

 

He emailed me back with this:

 

Part # Product Description Qty Price Total ex-rad-315 XSPC EX240 Dual 120mm Low Profile Split Fin Radiator $49.95 $49.95 ex-rad-317 XSPC EX480 Quad 120mm Low Profile Split Fin Radiator $79.99 $159.98 ex-blc-1066 XSPC X79 Rampage IV Motherboard Water Block Set $109.99 $109.99 ex-blc-1431 XSPC Razor GTX Titan Full Coverage VGA Block - Reference Design 

• Select an Optional Backplate: XSPC Titan BackplateXSPC Titan Backplate
  Backplate for reference design GTX Titan cards. The backplate helps cool the memory on the back of the card. ($30.99)

$152.98 $305.96 ex-blc-1168 XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Black Edition (Intel) (Sockets LGA 115x / 1366 / 2011) 

• CPU Block Style: XSPC Raystorm - IntelXSPC Raystorm - Intel
  The XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block is a performance based CPU liquid cooling block for Intel's LGA Series Socket motherboards. With G1/4 threads and specifically designed for multi-core CPU's this block is a great upgrade! Compatible with larger compression fittings (1/2 x 3/4 compatible) you can install this into ...
• CPU Bracket Style: Black Edition Bracket - Intel< img src='/images/products/thumb/ex-blc-1136.jpg' border='0' align='left'>Black Edition Bracket - Intel
  The XSPC Aluminum Black Edition Mounting Bracket is a replacement bracket for the Intel versions of the notorious Raystorm CPU Water Block. This bracket replaces the plastic stock bracket and is all black giving this water block a look to match it's performance! The brushed aluminum insert (not included) provided with the stock block is still u...

$76.99 $76.99 ex-res-157 Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 250 Inline Reservoir (BP-WTZM250P-BK) 

• Select Optional Accessories: 3 Port Z-CAP II (BP-WTZPC2-BK)3 Port Z-CAP II (BP-WTZPC2-BK)
  The Bitspower G1/4 Z-CAP II Water Tank Z Cap x 3 Ports is used in place of the stock cap allowing you to use three ports on the cap. This is perfect for multiple loop systems that share a reservoir or for parallel loops! ($12.99)

$55.98 $55.98 ex-pmp-100 Bitspower Dual D5 Mod Top Extreme - POM Version (BP-2D5TOPP-BK) 

• Select a Pair of MCP655 Pumps: Swiftech MCP655 x 2Swiftech MCP655 x 2
  In response to the overwhelming demand for a quieter MCP650 Swiftech is proud to introduce the new MCP655 pump which features several key improvements. Considerably reduced audible operating noise: the high pitch frequency of the MCP655 is now eliminated thanks to a new chipset controller. Head and flow characteristics have slightly improve... ($180.00)
• Select Optional D5 Mod Kits: 2 x Mod Kit - Red2 x Mod Kit - Red
  The D5 pump also known as the MCP655 is one of the best pumps around.... in performance! Now you can make it the best of both worlds. Give your pump a new look and change the main body covering along with a mount ring and support bracket. This high polished finish is sure to spruce up the pumps looks! None of the pumps functions are covered or... ($99.90)

$379.89 $379.89 fan-991 Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition High Airflow 120mm Fan - 2 Pack (CO-9050004-WW) $28.99 $289.90 bus-256 Lamptron 30W - 8 Channel Aluminum Rheobus - Black (FC-8) $69.95 $139.90 ex-tub-1622 PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 1/2"ID x 3/4" OD - 10ft Retail Pack - Bloodshed Red (PFLEXA10-34-R) w/ Free Sys Prep $25.99 $25.99 Subtotal: $1,594.53
 

 

 

 

 My budget is only like 1100$ (I don't think I mentioned to him about that)

 

I don't think I need 2 pumps for one, nor do i need a mobo waterblock. I have 110mm of room where I can mount rads, yet he links me 30mm thick ones.  And Static pressure fans are lightyears better than airflow fans AND I already have 4 noctua nf-f12, so I only need a couple more fans for that..

 

 

 

Can someone help me out here? I'm ridiculously confused lol.

 

 

[Samdb]

The one you have chosen is fine, you don't need two pumps, a motherboard waterblock and if you can't fit the thicker rad you will have to go with a slimmer one. Also, you don't have to have the XSPC products, that is just him being biased towards them. The Bitspower Mod kit is completely optional and you don't need it, it is just for aesthetics. Also, the fans you chose are probably the best fans out there, SP fans are much better for radiators than AF fans.

[Ghost]

I don't see why he changed anything in that loop, its perfect.

 

As you have the special edition pump you don't need a pump top.

[Lays]

I don't see why he changed anything in that loop, its perfect.

 

Yeah I don't understand.. He told me to stay away from EK products because of the bad rep they got awhile back, but I haven't seen to much on them lately that's bad so IDK.

 

I don't want to do this myself so IDK what to do..

[Lays]

The one you have chosen is fine, you don't need two pumps, a motherboard waterblock and if you can't fit the thicker rad you will have to go with a slimmer one. Also, you don't have to have the XSPC products, that is just him being biased towards them. The Bitspower Mod kit is completely optional and you don't need it, it is just for aesthetics. Also, the fans you chose are probably the best fans out there, SP fans are much better for radiators than AF fans.

 

 

I have 110mm of space where I can mount rads in the top+ bottom so.. Idk why he linked me 30mm thick..

[everything count to life]

Yeah I don't understand.. He told me to stay away from EK products because of the bad rep they got awhile back, but I haven't seen to much on them lately that's bad so IDK.

 

I don't want to do this myself so IDK what to do..

Ek products are excellent and I think his talking about the nickel problem which was along time ago and is solved.

[Samdb]

I have 110mm of space where I can mount rads in the top+ bottom so.. Idk why he linked me 30mm thick..

Oh, sorry about that I read it the other way around.

[Ghost]

Yeah I don't understand.. He told me to stay away from EK products because of the bad rep they got awhile back, but I haven't seen to much on them lately that's bad so IDK.

 

I don't want to do this myself so IDK what to do..

If you don't want to do this yourself then don't watercool...

 

If anything goes wrong you are going to be screwed and completely dependent on someone else.

 

EK fixed their nickel plating issue a few years back.

[Samdb]

Ek products are excellent and I think his talking about the nickel problem which was along time ago and is solved.

Solved unless you use some funky coolant.

[everything count to life]

Solved unless you use some funky coolant.

That's with every block thou :p

[Samdb]

That's with every block thou :P

Very true!

[Lays]

If you don't want to do this yourself then don't watercool...

 

If anything goes wrong you are going to be screwed and completely dependent on someone else.

 

EK fixed their nickel plating issue a few years back.

 

 

I can do it myself, but I'd rather have someone there that's done it before.  I've literally watched 1000 videos, and I'm very confident I can do it. I just figured it'd be easier for someone to help me out and give a second opinion on stuff. 

 

 

I'm gonna say this back to him:

 

I can't do anything over like 1100$ but I'd like to keep it around 1000$.

 

 I don't think I need 2 pumps especially if the radiators are that thin, I'm not to worried about the motherboard waterblocks so we can scrap that.

 

Aren't static pressure fans better than airflow fans for radiators? I already have 4 noctua's so I can just get a couple more and we're set for that. From my understanding noctua nf-f12 are the highest performing noise to performance fans on the market:  I had 2 high performance corsair fans that I replaced with noctua nf-f12's and they cool 1 degree warmer with over half the noise & at lower rpm, so I love them to death. Did you mean to put 2 fan controllers? One last question, I have 110mm of space between the top of the case and the motherboard, so would it be better to get a thicker rads since they fit and scrap the 240?

 

I'm not trying to disagree with anything I'm just trying to understand and learn more, sorry about the price thing as well I forgot to tell you the budget so that's my fault.

[Lays]

Oh, sorry about that I read it the other way around.

 

 

No problem, Idk what to do lol, I don't want to tell him to "GTFO" just because I don't want to be rude lol. So idk, I guess I'll just send that message to him and try to be as nice as possible about asking the questions and see what happens from there. 

 

 

@everyone thanks for your help guys