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I'm carrying over a 2.5" SSD from my R4, so M.2 isn't really important to me.

 

My question now is about pump/res options in the 804. I have a dual bay XSPC pump/res combo now, so Id need to downsize.

 

Is there a difference between D5, Laing and DDC pumps? can I get away with a small combo unit, like the EK XRES 140, and just velcroing it, or should I get a seperate bigger res, and try and hide the small pump somewhere?

 

Also, how would I go about setting up a drain port/would it be necessary in this case? Should I just use a quick disconnect at the lowest point?

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Res size doesn't matter Adding a big res is just like a buffer in case you get a leak you'll have more time to notice before you go dry, Also for looks.  All adding more water to your loop will do it make it take slightly more time before your coolant reaches its max temp (you'd need like a swimming pool for it to make a difference), so something like the EK xres 140 is fine.

 

Yes a quick D/C at the lowest point would be fine, your going to want a drain and fill port somewhere on you loop, otherwise its not gunna be fun when you need to replace your coolant.  Also you could get a multiport top for the ek xres and remove one of the plugs to fill/drain your loop, you'd just need to turn your case to that the port was at the lowest point.

 

Edit: Something to be mindful about though is all those D5 Res combo kits are brand specific, you can't use EK tops on Bitspower Tubes ect ect, you have to use EK with EK, Bitspower with Bitspower.  Fittings are fine though they are all G1/4 Threads (as long as they are advertised as G1/4 anyways).

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So these are the parts of my next SFF pc:

 

 
Case: Fractal Design Node 804 
Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 
GPU: Galax 980 (Carry over) 
CPU: Intel i5-4690k (Carry Over) 
RAM: 8GB G.Skill DDR3 (Carry Over) 
CPU Block: XSPC Raystorm (Carry Over) 
GPU Block: EK-FC 980GTX Acetal (Carry Over) 
Radiators: 2x XSPC EX 240 dual rads (Carry Over) 
Tubing: 7/16 ID 5/8 OD (Havent decided whether coloured tubing or clear with a dye) 
Radiator Fans: 4x Corsair SP 120’s (Carry Over) 
Fittings: 10x 7/16 ID 5/8 OD XSPC compression fittings (Carry Over) 
Reservoir/Pump: EK XRES 140 D5 PWM w/ EK RES X3 Multiport top
 
Anything missing? Any more suggestions?
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So these are the parts of my next SFF pc:

 

 
Case: Fractal Design Node 804 
Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 
GPU: Galax 980 (Carry over) 
CPU: Intel i5-4690k (Carry Over) 
RAM: 8GB G.Skill DDR3 (Carry Over) 
CPU Block: XSPC Raystorm (Carry Over) 
GPU Block: EK-FC 980GTX Acetal (Carry Over) 
Radiators: 2x XSPC EX 240 dual rads (Carry Over) 
Tubing: 7/16 ID 5/8 OD (Havent decided whether coloured tubing or clear with a dye) 
Radiator Fans: 4x Corsair SP 120’s (Carry Over) 
Fittings: 10x 7/16 ID 5/8 OD XSPC compression fittings (Carry Over) 
Reservoir/Pump: EK XRES 140 D5 PWM w/ EK RES X3 Multiport top
 
Anything missing? Any more suggestions?

 

 

IF your CPU/GPU Blocks don't have see through plasic to show the fluid I would go with a solid color tubing unless your looking for a specific color you can't find tubing it.  Also EK-UNI Holder for D5 Pumps rev2 are great for reducing pump vibration noise. EK-RES X3 - Internal Tube 12/16 40mm prevents creating bubbles in your loop when water enters your res.

Case - Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 : Mobo - Asus Maximus VI Gene : PSU - Corsair AX760 : CPU - Intel i7 4790k w/ EK-Supremacy EVO Copper/Acetal Water Block  : Memory - Corsair Vengence Pro 24gb 1600mhz : GPU - Evga GTX 780 Ti Classified w/ EK-FC780 GTX Classy - Acetal+Nickel Water Block : Storage - Samsung 840 Evo 250gb & 850 Evo 1tb SSDs, 2x 6TB External HDDs : Fans - 5x Noctua NF-F12 & 1x NF-S12A : Display - 24in Benq XL2420TE : Rads - Darkside LPX360 & LP240 : Pump/Res - EK-XRES 140 D5 Vario Pump

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IF your CPU/GPU Blocks don't have see through plasic to show the fluid I would go with a solid color tubing unless your looking for a specific color you can't find tubing it.  Also EK-UNI Holder for D5 Pumps rev2 are great for reducing pump vibration noise. EK-RES X3 - Internal Tube 12/16 40mm prevents creating bubbles in your loop when water enters your res.

 

The blocks arent see through, though I'm still not sure what colours I want. Wouldn't velcro also absorb some of the pump noise? 

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The blocks arent see through, though I'm still not sure what colours I want. Wouldn't velcro also absorb some of the pump noise? 

 

I wouldn't trust velcro, but that up to you. I'm just going by what I've been told in regard to that EK Xres Kit.

Case - Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 : Mobo - Asus Maximus VI Gene : PSU - Corsair AX760 : CPU - Intel i7 4790k w/ EK-Supremacy EVO Copper/Acetal Water Block  : Memory - Corsair Vengence Pro 24gb 1600mhz : GPU - Evga GTX 780 Ti Classified w/ EK-FC780 GTX Classy - Acetal+Nickel Water Block : Storage - Samsung 840 Evo 250gb & 850 Evo 1tb SSDs, 2x 6TB External HDDs : Fans - 5x Noctua NF-F12 & 1x NF-S12A : Display - 24in Benq XL2420TE : Rads - Darkside LPX360 & LP240 : Pump/Res - EK-XRES 140 D5 Vario Pump

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