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Hello everyone,

 

I'd like to seek some guidance from people more knowledgeable than I in custom loops. I'm looking at building my first custom loop build in 6 years for my home. I have chosen a good majority of the parts and feel pretty confident with the entire build. However, the radiators and space are concerning me. The theme is going to be black and white for a touch of class with the chosen case. My current plans are below and nothing has been purchased and can be subject to change with the right information:

 

Case: Lian Li PC-O10 (Definitely not changing as this is the whole desired case)

MB: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: XSPC Raystorm Pro (White)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (White)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Other Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK EK X

PSU: Lian-Li PE 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply

 

I still haven't chosen my fittings, tubing, pump, reservoir, or radiator and fans. I would really like to do rigid tubing and am fully aware of the complications and guidance to avoid it. Rather than listening to those recommendations; I am going to utilize my sources to make it happen. If I did not provide enough information in certain areas, please feel free to request it. Without further adieu, I request the constructive criticism of the Internet. 

 

Thanks to everyone who replies in advance!

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Get a diffrent and cheaper PSU.I have seen case where soft can actullay look better then hard tubing but with hard tubing you really need to plan it out carefully you will also need to learn how to bend tubeing or waste money on 90 degree fittings.Pumps only get lang pumps or some replica of that.Radiators I would recoomend 360 minmum.Re is up to you just chose a good looking one

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I understand the 360 minimum, but I truly don't see how it would be possible to do it. The case only supports 240 on top and can do two 120s or a single 140 on the bottom. However, I'd really like to mount my card vertically to show off the block and I believe this will eliminate my chance of using that space on the bottom. I will definitely look into the lang pumps and tube bending. Could you recommend a PSU in SFX that could provide similar performance and sufficient power with the above chosen parts?

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2 minutes ago, 08B5229 said:

I understand the 360 minimum, but I truly don't see how it would be possible to do it. The case only supports 240 on top and can do two 120s or a single 140 on the bottom. However, I'd really like to mount my card vertically to show off the block and I believe this will eliminate my chance of using that space on the bottom. I will definitely look into the lang pumps and tube bending. Could you recommend a PSU in SFX that could provide similar performance and sufficient power with the above chosen parts?

It still would work with 240 I just woudn't reccommend overclocking that much

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1 minute ago, 08B5229 said:

I understand the 360 minimum, but I truly don't see how it would be possible to do it. The case only supports 240 on top and can do two 120s or a single 140 on the bottom. However, I'd really like to mount my card vertically to show off the block and I believe this will eliminate my chance of using that space on the bottom. I will definitely look into the lang pumps and tube bending. Could you recommend a PSU in SFX that could provide similar performance and sufficient power with the above chosen parts?

For the first bit, you should be able to do a 240 + 120 or similar setup.

 

As for the PSU, a Corsair SF450. It's hands down the best SFX PSU and yes 450W is enough even if you OC. If you're feeling iffy about the low power, Corsair does offer a 600W SFX, but it's louder.

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I'd rather the unit be Quieter where possible. I'll look into that 450 and 600. I'll feel like I'd end up erring on the side of the 600 though. 

 

Nerdslayer: as for your cpu recommendations, I don't see a huge need with my goals for the system in such a OP processor. Not doubting your suggestions at all. I just won't be doing a lot of overclocking as I don't do a ton of pc gaming as it is. Also I'm not too sure they would be compatible with that board or not. I'd have to take a deeper look unless you all know right away. 

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1 hour ago, 08B5229 said:

Case: Lian Li PC-O10 (Definitely not changing as this is the whole desired case)

MB: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: XSPC Raystorm Pro (White)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (White)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Other Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 SEA HAWK EK X

PSU: Lian-Li PE 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 8M Skylake Quad-Core 3.4 GHz

Other Storage: Western Digital WD VelociRaptor 1TB

 

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