I think I'm ready for watercooling

[happymarshmellow]

So I've been thinking about making a custom loop for my new build. These are my watercooling parts. I think I got everything that I needed but not sure. Any feedback would be appreciated. 

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**Case Fan** | [Corsair SP120 RGB 3-Pack w/Controller 52.0 CFM  120mm Fans](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NDmxFT/corsair-sp120-rgb-3-pack-wcontroller-520-cfm-120mm-fans-co-9050061-ww) | $72.04 @ Amazon 
**Other**| FrozenQ LFX 230 Reservoir System| $63.95 
**Other**| Alphacool NexXxoS GPX GPU Waterblock with Backplate, Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 / 1070, M01, Black| $96.99 
**Other**| PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 3/8in. x 5/8in. Tubing Bundle (10ft pack) - Elegant White| $26.95 
**Other**| Swiftech MCP655-B Liquid cooling system pump| $69.75 
**Other**| Mayhems X1 Coolant Premix Clear 1 Liter| $26.24 
**Other**| XSPC G1/4" Threaded T-Fitting (Chrome Finish)| $8.49 
**Other**| XSPC RayStorm WaterBlock V3, Intel CPU, White LEDs| $54.99 
**Other**| Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4" to 10mm ID, 16mm OD Compression Fitting, Deep Black, 6-pack //RAD1+RAD2+CPU| $34.99 
**Other**| Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4" to 10mm ID, 16mm OD Compression Fitting, Deep Black, 6-pack//GPU+RES+PUMP| $34.99 
**Other**| Alphacool G1/4" Eiszapfen Series 2-way Ball Valve, Chrome| $24.88 
**Other**| BitFenix ALCHEMY 2.0 PSU CABLE KIT for EVGA SuperNOVA T2/P2/G2 Power Supply, EVG-SERIES - White (BFX-ALC-EVGWW-RP)| $75.99 
**Other**| Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper Radiator 280, 140mm x 2, Dual Fan//front| $80.99 
**Other**| Fractal Design Define S Gaming Case  with Window| Purchased For $0.00 
**Other**| Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper Radiator 360, 120mm x 3, Triple Fan//top| $87.99 

<i>notes</i>
<b>360 rad fans = 3x corsair sp 120 fans</b>
<b>280 rad fans = 2x fractal 140 fans</b>

 

[Ryoku]

10 minutes ago, happymarshmellow said:

So I've been thinking about making a custom loop for my new build. These are my watercooling parts. I think I got everything that I needed but not sure. Any feedback would be appreciated. 

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**Case Fan** | [Corsair SP120 RGB 3-Pack w/Controller 52.0 CFM  120mm Fans](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NDmxFT/corsair-sp120-rgb-3-pack-wcontroller-520-cfm-120mm-fans-co-9050061-ww) | $72.04 @ Amazon 
**Other**| FrozenQ LFX 230 Reservoir System| $63.95 
**Other**| Alphacool NexXxoS GPX GPU Waterblock with Backplate, Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 / 1070, M01, Black| $96.99 
**Other**| PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 3/8in. x 5/8in. Tubing Bundle (10ft pack) - Elegant White| $26.95 
**Other**| Swiftech MCP655-B Liquid cooling system pump| $69.75 
**Other**| Mayhems X1 Coolant Premix Clear 1 Liter| $26.24 
**Other**| XSPC G1/4" Threaded T-Fitting (Chrome Finish)| $8.49 
**Other**| XSPC RayStorm WaterBlock V3, Intel CPU, White LEDs| $54.99 
**Other**| Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4" to 10mm ID, 16mm OD Compression Fitting, Deep Black, 6-pack //RAD1+RAD2+CPU| $34.99 
**Other**| Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4" to 10mm ID, 16mm OD Compression Fitting, Deep Black, 6-pack//GPU+RES+PUMP| $34.99 
**Other**| Alphacool G1/4" Eiszapfen Series 2-way Ball Valve, Chrome| $24.88 
**Other**| BitFenix ALCHEMY 2.0 PSU CABLE KIT for EVGA SuperNOVA T2/P2/G2 Power Supply, EVG-SERIES - White (BFX-ALC-EVGWW-RP)| $75.99 
**Other**| Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper Radiator 280, 140mm x 2, Dual Fan//front| $80.99 
**Other**| Fractal Design Define S Gaming Case  with Window| Purchased For $0.00 
**Other**| Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper Radiator 360, 120mm x 3, Triple Fan//top| $87.99 

<i>notes</i>
<b>360 rad fans = 3x corsair sp 120 fans</b>
<b>280 rad fans = 2x fractal 140 fans</b>

 

What exact gpu model do you have? does that gpu block support it?  GPU Blocks aren't one size fit all with the exception of gpu blocks made for reference style PCBs.  Other then that it looks alright, not the parts I would have picked but they personal preference.  Also 10mm-16mm roughly converts to 3/8-5/8in but its not exact, you may want to get fitting that are sized exactly to the tubing size.  Though you have a bit more breathing room since the tubing will stretch.

[happymarshmellow]

3 minutes ago, Ryoku said:

What exact gpu model do you have? does that gpu block support it?  GPU Blocks aren't one size fit all with the exception of gpu blocks made for reference style PCBs.  Other then that it looks alright, not the parts I would have picked but they personal preference.

I will be upgrading to a gtx 1070 sc card in the near future. Where would you make changes?

[Ryoku]

1 minute ago, happymarshmellow said:

I will be upgrading to a gtx 1070 sc card in the near future. Where would you make changes?

Well make sure that the block works with the 1070 SC before you buy it otherwise your going to have a bad time.  I'm just partial to Bitspower, EKWB, Watercool, XSPC make some nice looking Res/pumptop combos, the cpu block you chose by them Is pretty good. I would probably get a regular D5 pump either the vario model or PWM model (this way you can either change the speed with a dial or through pwm signal through software) and get a Pumptop/Res combo to use with it, this will reduce the amount of fitting you need by 2.

[happymarshmellow]

2 hours ago, Ryoku said:

Well make sure that the block works with the 1070 SC before you buy it otherwise your going to have a bad time.  I'm just partial to Bitspower, EKWB, Watercool, XSPC make some nice looking Res/pumptop combos, the cpu block you chose by them Is pretty good. I would probably get a regular D5 pump either the vario model or PWM model (this way you can either change the speed with a dial or through pwm signal through software) and get a Pumptop/Res combo to use with it, this will reduce the amount of fitting you need by 2.

alphacool's gpu compatibility says it could work with a 1070 sc card, so I should be fine there.  I went with a xspc d5 photon res/pump combo. and change my tubes and fittings to 1/2 for hardline.

[stealth80]

Id swap that GPU block for sure, probably an EK one, I just don't like the look of the alphacool blocks, they perform fine, I had one on my 970

[Ryoku]

4 minutes ago, happymarshmellow said:

alphacool's gpu compatibility says it could work with a 1070 sc card, so I should be fine there.  I went with a xspc d5 photon res/pump combo. and change my tubes and fittings to 1/2 for hardline.

1/2in is roughly 12mm which isn't bad but aesthetically looks a bit small.  A lot of people prefer 12mm/16mm ID/OD so keep that in mind.

[happymarshmellow]

6 minutes ago, stealth80 said:

Id swap that GPU block for sure, probably an EK one, I just don't like the look of the alphacool blocks, they perform fine, I had one on my 970

I dont like the look either. however, its only tentative. waiting to see the new amd cards and see if i should switch. 

[stealth80]

2 minutes ago, happymarshmellow said:

I dont like the look either. however, its only tentative. waiting to see the new amd cards and see if i should switch. 

then why not go with EK? They fit the EVGA cards

[happymarshmellow]

16 minutes ago, stealth80 said:

then why not go with EK? They fit the EVGA cards

I currently dont have a gtx 1070. waiting to see which will be worth my money gtx 1070 or vega.