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I just built my first custom computer last year (https://goo.gl/photos/jTFsRvKsTg8LNrLT8) and now after being inspired by Jay, Paul's "Arctic Panther" and Kyle's pink build I am interested in the prospect of custom watercooling it with some upgrades. After reading around a bit and learning some basics I think I have created a pretty good list of parts here, but since I am so new to watercooling and my knowledge is fairly limited I need some thoughts, suggestions, and advice on whether or not this loop is viable. I have looked at kits which seemed like a pretty good option at first but I just haven't really been able to find a kit in which every part looks fairly good and works well with my planned case and components. I am not going for absolute cost effectiveness but I am aware that I can probably save some money with different parts, I just like EK due to aesthetics and mostly good reviews. Also, I have not decided on a color scheme yet, partially due to the fact that my motherboard has gold accents, so I am planning on white coolant for now. So here's the list:

pcpartpicker link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/awesomeaiden/saved/xHGYcf

COMPUTER:

 

CPU: i7 4770k (Purchased)

 

Mobo: Asus Z97-Pro Wifi AC (Purchased)

 

RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance LP (Purchased)

 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB (Purchased) and Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB (Purchased)

 

GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Ti Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+

 

Case: Fractal Design Define S

 

Power Supply: Corsair HX1050 (Purchased)

 

OS: Windows 10 Pro (Preinstalled on SSD)

LOOP:

 

CPU WB - EK Supremacy EVO - Acetal+Nickel

 

GPU WB - EK-FC Titan X - Acetal+Nickel

 

GPU BP - EK-FC Titan X Backplate - Black

 

Rads - EK-CoolStream PE 360 and EK-CoolStream PE 240

 

Pump/Res Combo - EK-XRES 140 DS PWM (with 250 tube upgrade, sucks they don't just sell a 250 version)

 

Tubing - PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 3/8" ID 1/2" OD Clear 3 Meters

 

Fittings - EK-ACF 10/13mm - Black 12 pcs, EK-AF Angled 45 G1/4 Black 4 pcs, EK-AF Angled 90 G1/4 Black 4 pcs, and Phobya G1/4 2 way Ball Valve (for drain system)

 

Coolant - Mayhems Pastel Ice White 1Ltr 2 pcs

 

Extras - 3 Way PWM Fan Splitter and EK-ATX Bridging Plug (24 pin)

 

Overall cost of PC upgrades would be $759.95 and overall cost of loop would be $851.93... yikes

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