My New Updated WC Parts List (Need Advice)

[NiftyMist]

Hi LTT!

 

I've already posted one of these water cooling parts list before, however I've done more research and have since changed up the list a little.  I want to get opinions on some of the components I've chosen for my first custom loop.  So first off I will show you the parts list that are in my saved shopping cart on FrozenCPU:

 

 

Now keep in mind, I'm going to be squeezing this into Corsair 350D.  

 

My first question is about the Monsoon .999 Silver Bullet I've chosen to use.  I haven't hear any thing really bad about it.  I thought is would be a better alternative than using a sliver coil in the res.  Is there any downside to using this to prevent algae?  And can I use it to plug one of the radiators and still get the same effect or does it need to plug one of the res inlets/outlets?  

 

I'm considering placing the res/pump wither where the back exhaust fan goes or where really close to the GPU (almost sitting on top of the PSU but squeezed right in front of the GPU).  I don't think I will make a decision on that until I have the res/pump to mock up.  Where in the 350D do you think I should place the res/pump?

 

I know I have extra fittings, I'm just not quite sure how it will all shake out.  I know I will need at least one 45 degree fitting for the top radiator because the CPU power is really close to where the inlet for the top read will be.  I had issues fitting my H100i with the CPU power connector location.  I'm expecting the same issue with the custom loop.  I would like to use 45 degree fittings on the CPU block as well just top help with cleaner runs.  And have one left over in case I run into an issue and need to use is somewhere else in the loop.

 

The only other thing I'm looking for is a EVGA GTX 780 Ti backplate.  I'm assuming that any backplate is compatible with the GPU block.  Will I run into any fitment issues with the backplate?

 

If there is any thing I'm missing for my loop that I have overlooked, please inform me.  I want to get this done right the first time.  I'm open to all criticism.  Thanks for looking!

 

[R4STABAN]

If you use a silver additive or part like that you are essentially voiding the warranty on any EK block (should they find out)

 

At least that's how it was when I last bought an EK block.

 

Edit: the same goes for some other manufacturers, (koolance off the top of my head)

 

Doubleedit

 

Where do you plan to mount the xres?

 

I have mine installed on the rear fan mount in my 750d as I have genuinely run out of room in the case. However, you can't mount it there without extra brackets if you have a rad in the roof. (also, the barket it comes with is not spaced for a 120mm fan)

[NiftyMist]

why would it void the warranty?  Is it a marketing thing, meaning they want me to use their coolant?

[R4STABAN]

Correction: I think it only applies to nickle plated blocks and you have chosen copper ones.

 

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IMAGES/Corrosion_Report_Final.pdf

 

Essentially though, most watercooling warranties are worthless anyway. Take Koolance's warranty for example, if you use any coolants, parts (fittings or o-rings?) or additives that are not Koolance, your warranty is void.

[NiftyMist]

Gotcha. They just want you to buy everything for your loop from them.