Can somebody tell me if this is a good water cooling build? (New to water cooling)

The GSkill memory seems outta place compared to the other components and 4 x *GB is a better choice than 8 x 4GB (less laod on memory contoller means higher stable OCs)

Id step up to DDR2133 CAS 9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226422

The Seagate 3TB 7200.14's (193) are like 33% faster than the Blacks ($145) with 50% more room and cheaper
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/desktop-hdd.15-st4000dm000-4tb,3494-3.html

The 900D is H U G E ..... if ya want something a bit more attractive and flexible consider the new Enthoo
http://phanteks.com/#&panel1-1&panel2-1
http://themodzoo.com/forum/index.php?/page/articles.html/_/reviews/cases/phanteks-enthoo-primo-full-tower-review-r67

The is great case for the first time water cooler, with all of the built-in features one needs. The Phanteks designers thought about every radiator and reservoir mounting scenario feasible.

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As to the WC components, I'm planning a build in the Phanteks Enthoo case.....here's my parts list which is continually in a state of flux....changes a bit every day ....

Swiftech Dual Extreme Duty Small Form Factor 12 VDC Industrial PWM Pump - Black (MCP35X2-BK)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14961/ex-pmp-173/Swiftech_Dual_Extreme_Duty_Small_Form_Factor_12_VDC_Industrial_PWM_Pump_-_Black_MCP35X2-BK.html

Swiftech MCP35x2 Dual Pump Heatsink (MCP35X2-HS)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16233/ex-pmp-195/Swiftech_MCP35x2_Dual_Pump_Heatsink_MCP35X2-HS.html
Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentPro PC-P 80mm x 15mm Ultra Silent PWM Fan - 2500 RPM http://www.frozencpu.com/products/image/16392/fan-1017_4.jpg/fan-1017/Noiseblocker_NB-BlackSilentPro_PC-P_80mm_x_15mm_Ultra_Silent_PWM_Fan_-_2500_RPM.html

AquaComputer Aqualis XT Scratch Resistance Reservoir w/ Fill Level Sensor and LED Holder, G1/4 - Nano Coated (34042)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16775/ex-res-396/AquaComputer_Aqualis_XT_Scratch_Resistance_Reservoir_w_Fill_Level_Sensor_and_LED_Holder_G14_-_Nano_Coated_34042.html

AquaComputer Holder for Aqualis Series Reservoirs (34043)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16778/ex-res-397/AquaComputer_Holder_for_Aqualis_Series_Reservoirs_34043.html

Aquacomputer Pressure Equalization Membrane G1/4 Thread - Tall Version (53138) http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16784/ex-tub-1363/Aquacomputer_Pressure_Equalization_Membrane_G14_Thread_-_Tall_Version_53138.html

2 x Aquacomputer Temperature Sensor - Inner/Outer Thread G1/4 (Model: AQ-53067) http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_239&products_id=32775

Aquacomputer G1/4 Flow Meter Sensor Block USB Version - (Aquaero Series / Poweradjust / Fan-O-Matic Pro / Alphacool Heatmaster) (53129)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16789/bus-316/Aquacomputer_G14_Flow_Meter_Sensor_Block_USB_Version_-_Aquaero_Series_Poweradjust_Fan-O-Matic_Pro_Alphacool_Heatmaster_53129.html?tl=g30c229s582

Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Double 140mm Radiator 324 x 144 x 60mm (CPU Watts = 145 / Radiator Watts at 10C, 1200 rpm = 164)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16825/ex-rad-426/Alphacool_NexXxoS_UT60_Full_Copper_Dual_140mm_Radiator.html

Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Triple 140mm Radiator 468 x144 x 60mm (GPU Watts = 315 / Radiator Watts at 10C, 1200 rpm = 246)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16826/ex-rad-427/Alphacool_NexXxoS_UT60_Full_Copper_Triple_140mm_Radiator.html

2 x XSPC 2 x 140mm Radiator Gasket - 3mm
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20857/ex-rad-629/XSPC_2_x_140mm_Radiator_Gasket_-_3mm.html

2 x XSPC 3 x 140mm Radiator Gasket - 3mm
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20856/ex-rad-630/XSPC_3_x_140mm_Radiator_Gasket_-_3mm.html

3 x Phanteks PH-F140SP (140 x 140 x 25mm) 1200 ± 250 rpm, 82.1 CFM, 19 dB (A), Static Pressure - 1.33mm H2O FrozenCPU

XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Black Edition (Intel) (Sockets LGA 115x / 1366 / 2011)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16546/ex-blc-1168/XSPC_RayStorm_High_Performance_Acetal_CPU_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Black_Edition_Intel_Sockets_LGA_115x_1366_2011.html

XSPC Aluminum Red Edition Mounting Face Plate - Intel Raystorm CPU Block
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20746/ex-blc-1485/XSPC_Aluminum_Red_Edition_Mounting_Face_Plate_-_Intel_Raystorm_CPU_Block.html

2 x EK-FC770 GTX DCII - Nickel [3831109868386]
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21016/ex-blc-1515/EK_Geforce_GTX_770_DCII_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Nickel_EK-FC770_GTX_DCII_-_Nickel.html?tl=g30c311s2023

2 x EK-FC680 GTX DCII Backplate - Black [3831109856574]
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16564/ex-blc-1169/EK_ASUS_GeForce_680_GTX_DCII_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_RAM_Backplate_-_Black_CSQ_EK-FC680_GTX_DCII_Backplate_-_Black_CSQ.html

EK FC Bridge Dual Parallel 3-Slot CSQ - SLI Connection - Acrylic (EK-FC Bridge DUAL Parallel 3-Slot CSQ Plexi)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17486/ex-blc-1352/EK_FC_Bridge_Dual_Parallel_3-Slot_CSQ_-_SLI_Connection_-_Acrylic_EK-FC_Bridge_DUAL_Parallel_3-Slot_CSQ_Plexi.html?tl=g30c101s873#blank

PrimoChilll 1/2" OD Rigid Acrylic Tube - 4 x 24" Pack - Clear - 4 x 24"
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20517/ex-tub-1870/PrimoChilll_12_OD_Rigid_Acrylic_Tube_-_4x_24_Pack_-_Clear.html

Bitspower G1/4" Female / Female Pass-Through Fitting - (Fillport) - Matte Black (BP-MBWP-C04)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10364/ex-tub-608/Bitspower_G14_Female_Female_Pass-Through_Fitting_-_Fillport_-_Matte_Black_BP-MBWP-C04.html

Bitspower G1/4" Low Profile Matte Black Stop Plug w/ O-Ring (BP-MBWP-C09)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10362/ex-tub-610/Bitspower_G14_Low_Profile_Matte_Black_Stop_Plug_w_O-Ring_BP-MBWP-C09.html

Bitspower Matte Black Ultimate G 1/4 Thread 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD Rotary Compression Fitting (BP-MBRCPF-CC2)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11107/ex-tub-700/Bitspower_Matte_Black_Ultimate_G_14_Thread_38_ID_x_12_OD_Rotary_Compression_Fitting_BP-MBRCPF-CC2.html

Bitspower G1/4 Thread 90-Degree Rotary 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD Compression Fitting - Matte Black (BP-MB90R2LCPF-CC2)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10751/ex-tub-675/Bitspower_G14_Thread_90-Degree_Rotary_38_ID_x_12_OD_Compression_Fitting_-_Matte_Black_BP-MB90R2LCPF-CC2.html

Bitspower G1/4" Matte Black Dual Rotary 45-Degree Compression Fitting CC2 For ID 3/8" OD 1/2" Tube (BP-MB45R2CPF-CC2)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11887/ex-tub-737/Bitspower_G14_Matte_Black_Dual_Rotary_45-Degree_Compression_Fitting_CC2_For_ID_38_OD_12_Tube_BP-MB45R2CPF-CC2.html

Bitspower G1/4" Matte Black T Adapter (BP-MBTMB)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10382/ex-tub-622/Bitspower_G14_Matte_Black_T_Adapter_BP-MBTMB.html

Bitspower Matte Black Quick-Disconnected Male w/ Inner G1/4 (BP-MBQDMIG14)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17966/ex-tub-1636/Bitspower_Matte_Black_Quick-Disconnected_Male_w_Inner_G14_BP-MBQDMIG14.html

Bitspower Matte Black Quick-Disconnected Female w/ G1/4 Thread (BP-MBQDFG14)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17965/ex-tub-1635/Bitspower_Matte_Black_Quick-Disconnected_Female_w_G14_Thread_BP-MBQDFG14.html

Bitspower Dual G1/4" Male / Male Fitting - Matte Black (BP-MBWP-C08)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10363/ex-tub-609/Bitspower_Dual_G14_Male_Male_Fitting_-_Matte_Black_BP-MBWP-C08.html

Mayhems - Pastel Red Coolant Concentrate (yeah I know distilled water has best performance, but want aesthetic improvement and inhibitors
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17708/ex-liq-285/Mayhems_Pastel_Coolant_Concentrate_-_250mL_-_Red.html

Tygon 2475 Ultra Chemical Resistant Plasticizer Free Tubing - 3/8" ID (1/2" OD) - Clear (ACG00027)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10691/ex-tub-663/Tygon_2475_Ultra_Chemical_Resistant_Plasticizer_Free_Tubing_-_38_ID_12_OD_-_Clear_ACG00027.html

Have several discussions going in a series of 12 threads where each major component is being discussed individually. Starter thread here
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1785226/water-cooling-101-bother.html

900D is a great case. It may be big but better airflow and it still looks very clean and nice in the outside

yes it is....got nothing bad to say about the 900D .... it's dimensions and price tag are a bit big for many desks and wallets

I think we'll see a price drop when the Enthoo is available which will make it more attractive.

Some of these are addressed on the series of threads starting here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1785226/water-cooling-101-bother.html

1. Not sure what ya mean by "upgrade" ? ... if it means ya wanna replace the CPU and GPU with newer versions.... CPU block will likely be OK unless ya chnaging MoBos and then all is out the window....GPU block is more iffy.... some 680 blocks fit 780..... not likely to hold for 880 or whatever they call it.

2. Lets see if I can do a Pic...reservoir will have at least 3 ports .... one for Pump feed, one for return .... last one, pipe as follows with a tee in the line:

Fill Port
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Male Quik Disconnect

You then take a female quik disconnect (both parts in list above) w/ 3 feet of tubing.... snap 2gether and drain

4. There's a lot of anecdotal wisdom around on the topic and of course it depends on what ya put in it. Distilled water will last longest (years ?) .... Id drain and check something like Mayems pastel coolant after 6 months. their Aurora coolant is supposed to just be for shows and you'll see loads of experts telling people they are idiots for using it cause its gonna gunk up everything. And yet, others have had in systems for months (8-9 in link below) and even left system off for 5 weeks while on vacation with no ill effects

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7eboct_ckQ

5. See pic above or watch any of the How To videos given by peeps doing it for the 1st time on youtube

Daz has good vids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=777JcqPVgLU

6. Id look daily and test quarterly

7. That should be obvious by my parts list

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuSZJGiopiU

Skip to 9:20 mark on this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVS5RLsVEdU

If ya still worried, ya can:

a) put ya disconnect on the end of say a 6" length of tubing, swing it outta the box when ya conenct / disconnect

b) do it like this .... case interior is off page to left

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connect up, ya have flow...disconnect it stays full.... leaks ...it drips outside case