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So is this all I need? Do I need to upgrade anything? Will get 3 Corsair SP 120's too, just not in this image.

 

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You're not going to have a good time getting 3/8 tubing over 1/2 barbs on that pump since I do not think the D5 vario has removable barbs. 

 

Since this is your first time using a custom loop, are you absolutely sure you need coolants?

No block for your graphics card? It's only an extra hundred bucks to make the whole system quiet. You may also want more radiators, though you have plenty for just a CPU cooling loop. 

Also, what type of case are you using? (just curious for ideas for myself)

He can always add it later, a 560TI isn't worth water cooling. And he appears to have a HAF X.

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No block for your graphics card? It's only an extra hundred bucks to make the whole system quiet. You may also want more radiators, though you have plenty for just a CPU cooling loop. 

Also, what type of case are you using? (just curious for ideas for myself)

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You need to get a Pump top for that D5 if you want to attach compression fittings to it.

 

You will probably also need to buy 2L of coolant to be safe.

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No block for your graphics card? It's only an extra hundred bucks to make the whole system quiet. You may also want more radiators, though you have plenty for just a CPU cooling loop. 

Also, what type of case are you using? (just curious for ideas for myself)

As @helping said a 560Ti is not worth even the cost of a waterblock anymore :D

 

You need to get a Pump top for that D5 if you want to attach compression fittings to it.

 

You will probably also need to buy 2L of coolant to be safe.

I think I will just do the Linus method of heating the tube and stretching it. The 2 extra fittings are for a future upgrade. And 2 liters it is. But will any distelled/purified water do? It's rather a lot of money to ship water thousands of miles by post xD

 

Oh and @helping I think I do need coolant for water cooling :D 

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As @helping said a 560Ti is not worth even the cost of a waterblock anymore :D

 

I think I will just do the Linus method of heating the tube and stretching it. The 2 extra fittings are for a future upgrade. And 2 liters it is. But will any distelled/purified water do? It's rather a lot of money to ship water thousands of miles by post xD

Yes, as long as you use a biocide or kill coil and keep your loop completely sterile during assembly distilled is superior in my opinion.

Keep in mind you will have to rinse your parts regardless if they're new and then give it a final rinse with coolant (if you choose to use coolant) as part of the pre-assembly process. You would need to use distilled or deionized water, plain purified is not to be used.

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Yes, as long as you use a biocide or kill coil and keep your loop completely sterile during assembly distilled is superior in my opinion.

Keep in mind you will have to rinse your parts regardless if they're new and then give it a final rinse with coolant (if you choose to use coolant) as part of the pre-assembly process. You would need to use distilled or deionized water, plain purified is not to be used.

Can I use deionized water in the final loop too? It will have the mayhems XT-1 in it which should have all the biocides and stuff. It says on the product page "There is no need for any extras additives such as silver coils or biocide. - See more at: http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/xt-1-150ml-green-coolant.html#sthash.loXFcwZ9.dpuf

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Can I use deionized water in the final loop too? It will have the mayhems XT-1 in it which should have all the biocides and stuff. It says on the product page "There is no need for any extras additives such as silver coils or biocide. - See more at: http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/xt-1-150ml-green-coolant.html#sthash.loXFcwZ9.dpuf

Yes, if you're using an additive then there is no need for PTnuke or a kill coil.

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