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Thegman979

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Im building a new system, it's going to have a i-7 4770k, and two GTX 780's in sli in the NZXT Switch 810 White Case. I plan on water cooling all of this and i think i have it just about figured out but i have a few last questions. Here's my current set up.
Pump: Swiftech MCP35x
http://www.xoxide.com/swiftech-mcp35x-pump.html
Radiator: Black Ice GT eXtreme 420mm rad
http://www.xoxide.com/blackice-gtxtreme420-radiator.html
CPU Water Block: EK Supremacy Copper
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20226/ex-blc-1462/EK_Supremacy_Universal_CPU_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Clean_Full_Copper_EK-Supremacy_Clean_CSQ_-_Full_Copper.html?tl=c603s1912b133
GPU Water Block: 2 x Swiftech Komodo GTX Titan Water Block(it's a titan water block but as i understand it all titan water blocks should be compatible with the 780)
http://www.xoxide.com/swiftech-komodo-nv-gtx-titan-full-cover-vga-waterblock-w-backplate.html
Reservoir: Im really confused about reservoirs, they seem really simple but im not quite sure how they fit together. Does the pump attach directly to the reservoir or is there fittings and tubing in between? Is there a benefit to bay reservoirs as opposed to cylindrical ones? How do you mount cylindrical ones? Im thinking i want a bay reservoir, ideally one that displays the temperature but i cant find one that isnt crazy expensive. Advice?
Fittings: 1/2" ID Compression fittings
Tubing: A mix of red, black, and white 1/2" ID tubing

Questions: First, see reservoir section. Secondly, im definitely going to do some moderate overclocking, i might get more serious about it later on, do i need more rad space to handle that or can a 420 handle that by itself. Lastly, for the GPU's water block, do i need stop fittings for the sides of the holes that the fitting isn't on? Also do i need those special sli connectors(see link below) or can i just use a fitting on each one with a small piece of tubing in between. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17052/ex-tub-1487/Bitspower_Adjustable_Aqua_Link_Pipe_II_41-69mm_-_Matte_Black_BP-MBDG14AALPII.html?tl=g30c101s873

Thanks guys
 
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Oh here is link that works.
http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/language/en/info/p12881_Alphacool-NexXxoS-UT60-Full-Copper-420mm.html
Well that rosewill is big. Maybe huge is better word. But side you can put 2*180 or any rad you like if need. To back 240mm can be fitted. And 560mm rad to top of that case is easy to fit. No one have just done that yet. But it fits fine. I know.
Look this too. Maybe you get some idea your build:http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=1947962&mpage=1&print=true
e. find other link to that rad: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14857/ex-rad-333/Alphacool_NexXxoS_UT60_Full_Copper_Triple_120mm_Radiator.html?tl=g30c95
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AxlFone

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Do not buy that pump. This is much better. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18221/ex-pmp-230/Swiftech_MCP655-PWM-DRIVE_12v_Water_Pump_-_PWM_Enabled_Full_Version.html?tl=g30c107s1802

Better rad: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/18221/ex-pmp-230/Swiftech_MCP655-PWM-DRIVE_12v_Water_Pump_-_PWM_Enabled_Full_Version.html?tl=g30c107s1802

and so on.

If you plan to do some bigger rad assembly. This case can handle 560mm rad to top of case (60mm thick)
Look test here http://www.anandtech.com/show/6854/rosewill-blackhawk-ultra-case-review-were-it-not-for-competition

Reservoir: Im really confused about reservoirs, they seem really simple but im not quite sure how they fit together. Does the pump attach directly to the reservoir or is there fittings and tubing in between? Is there a benefit to bay reservoirs as opposed to cylindrical ones? How do you mount cylindrical ones? Im thinking i want a bay reservoir, ideally one that displays the temperature but i cant find one that isnt crazy expensive. Advice?
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Do not buy a bay reservoir. They do leak. Buy a tube or some like this:
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Thegman979

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You're link for the radiator was the same link as the pump. Thanks for the advice though. I would get that rosewill blackhawk ultra case but not only am i going for a white/black/red theme but also i dont know if i need more rad space. Thats what im curious about, if im going to do some moderate, and maybe later some serious overclocking do i need more like a 360 and a 240, or even a 420 and a 240? The case im getting right now could handle either and im sure a 420 and a 240 would do the job but is that overkill? And is there any chance i could get a link to that res?

Thanks
 
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AxlFone

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Oh here is link that works.
http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/language/en/info/p12881_Alphacool-NexXxoS-UT60-Full-Copper-420mm.html
Well that rosewill is big. Maybe huge is better word. But side you can put 2*180 or any rad you like if need. To back 240mm can be fitted. And 560mm rad to top of that case is easy to fit. No one have just done that yet. But it fits fine. I know.
Look this too. Maybe you get some idea your build:http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=1947962&mpage=1&print=true
e. find other link to that rad: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14857/ex-rad-333/Alphacool_NexXxoS_UT60_Full_Copper_Triple_120mm_Radiator.html?tl=g30c95
 
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