Newbie to watercooling - Help

GamingDj

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Hi! I am planning to make my first high-end gaming-PC.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2cKZk

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($283.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($132.67 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($316.13 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($316.13 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($182.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($228.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VN247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($178.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Touchpad ($240.78 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones: Razer Tiamat 7.1 7.1 Channel Headset ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Corsair Air Series AF140 LED Blue Quiet Edition High Airflow ($15.99)
Other: Corsair Air Series AF140 LED Blue Quiet Edition High Airflow ($15.99)
Total: $2701.68

I want to make liquid cooling to motherboard(possible for Maximus VI Formula),CPU,and the two GPUs.I am asking,what parts should I use?I have got here a little setup,what's your opinion:

CPU Block:I have been think about the XSPC Raystorm and the Koolance 380i.Tell me which is better in cooling.
Radiator:Alphacool 360 mm (120 x 3 mm) Radiator Slim version
Pump: A good quality,strong enough to handle the radiator and the other parts.I need help with this.
GPU Block:I don't have any options,I really need help.I've seen on EKWB.
Tubing:Somebody please tell me which tubing should I use,because I have no idea.Make it that way all of this will be compatible.

Water cooling should be around 600 $ max.Thanks in advance.
 

orangejuice789

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Hey GamingDj,

Have you read the watercooling sticky? If not, i would definitely give that a read before making any purchases.

If you want to cool those two GPU's and a CPU you will want more than a single 360mm rad. According to the NZXT site, your case does support a 280mm on the bottom which should give you enough to get decent results with the 360 on top.

EK does make water blocks that will fit reference 280x cards.

http://martinsliquidlab.org/ is a great place to check out water cooling component reviews.

Good luck, and let us know if you have any more specific questions.