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New loops checkoff. Did I miss anything?

Think I've decided on everything for my new custom loop. Being a newb to watercooling I want to make sure I didn't miss anything. I went with a black/white theme with a midnight blue coolant. This is all going in a Define S. Other hardware: Asus Z87 Sabertooth, core i7 4771, Gigabyte 980ti G1, Corsair AX860

 

Rads

XSPC AX240 - http://www.performance-pcs.com/new-xspc-ax240-dual-fan-radiator-white.html

XSPC AX360 - http://www.performance-pcs.com/xspc-ax360-triple-fan-radiator-white.html

 

Blocks

EK-Supremacy MX CPU block - http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-supremacy-mx-cpu-waterblock-custom-modded-plexi-ek-logo.html

EK-FC980 GTX Ti WF3 - http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-fc980-gtx-ti-wf3-nickel.html

 

Res

EK-RES X3 250 - http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-res-x3-250-reservoir-white.html

 

Pump

EK-XTOP Revo D5 PWM - http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-xtop-revo-d5-pwm-plexi-incl-pump.html

 

Fluid/Dye

Mayhems Non Stain Blue - http://www.performance-pcs.com/mayhems-non-stain-blue-dye-15ml.html

EDIT**  PrimoChill Base High Pure Dionized Water - http://www.primochill.com/product/primochill-base-high-purity-deionized-water-128oz-clear/

 

Tubing

EK-HD PETG Tube 10/12mm - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-hd-petg-tube-10-12mm-500mm-2pcs

EDIT**  EK-Tube ZMT - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-tube-zmt-matte-black-15-9-9-5mm

 

Fittings

EDIT**  (8)Bitspower G1/4 Delux White - http://www.performance-pcs.com/bitspower-g1-4-deluxe-white-enhance-multi-link-for-acrylic-tube-od-12mm.html

(1) Ek-10mm (3/8) G3/8 High Flow Fitting - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-10mm-3-8-g3-8-high-flow-fitting

(1) EK-AF Ball Valve (10mm) - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-af-ball-valve-10mm-g1-4-black

 

Tools/Cleaning kit

EK-HD Tube DIY Kit - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-hd-tube-d-i-y-kit-10and12mm

(Do I even need this?) Mayhems Blitz Pro Cleaning Kit - http://www.performance-pcs.com/mayhems-blitz-pro-cleaning-system.html

 

Fans

(5) Venturi HP-12 - http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/casefans/venturi-series/venturi-hp-12-pwm

 

Did I miss anything? Did I pick parts that aren't compatible? Are there parts that would be better suited for my needs? All advice welcome folks. Thanks in advance.

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DO NOT mix different kinds of fluids

the mayhems dyes is made to be diluted in deionised water if its a concentrate, or not diluted at all if it is premixed

 

also primochill tubing leeches plasticizer, so dont use that

EK ZMT tubing is the best

 

also I would recommend against using EK fittings, I have seen several leaks come from those

if you can afford it, bitspower is much better

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DO NOT mix different kinds of fluids

the mayhems dyes is made to be diluted in deionised water if its a concentrate, or not diluted at all if it is premixed

 

also primochill tubing leeches plasticizer, so dont use that

EK ZMT tubing is the best

 

also I would recommend against using EK fittings, I have seen several leaks come from those

if you can afford it, bitspower is much better

 

Solid info. Would I be better off using the dye in something like this? http://www.primochill.com/product/primochill-base-high-purity-deionized-water-128oz-clear/

I can afford it, I will go bitspower.

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Solid info. Would I be better off using the dye in something like this? http://www.primochill.com/product/primochill-base-high-purity-deionized-water-128oz-clear/

I can afford it, I will go bitspower.

yes

the "no metals or additives" part is what you want

but I think you can probably buy deionised water at a local store for cheaper

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

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