Ideal Liquid Cooling Setup for this build

xFHAxWAR

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Here is a link to my build, at pcpartpicker.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/mikedrawz/saved/3Pug

Would like to run 2 loops, 1 for graphics cards, 1 for chipset and cpu. Not really sure which brand or type of metal. I've read good and bad about EK with acetal nickel. I've also read copper is the way to go. Also is push pull worth it? The 900D case has plenty of room so please let me know your ideas. Initially I was thinking a 480 rad with noctua fans for my graphics cards and 360 for the cpu/chipsets. Down the road I will also be adding a raid controller to this build to use for media back up purposes. I realize a 1200 psu is overkill but I would like room to add without adding a new psu, plus I was not sure how much power 2 seperate loops with 10 fans would run along with the case fans (Probably 2 in front for intake and 2 in back for exhaust).

The main purpose for this build is medium to heavy gaming along with overclocking in the 4.0-4.2 range for games, along with video editing, and running media and game servers in background.

Thank you for your ideas, I will post a diagram of the loop I thought would work but would like your guys' input on it.
 

Nuclear101

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How many monitors are you using? I have one GTX 780Ti and I can play all games on ultra on 3 monitors without any issues (40 FPS+).

Use EKWB for CPU and GPU block, XSPC AX for radiator, EKWB or XSPC for reservoir, EKWB Laing D5 with the acrylic top for pump, fittings and tubing companies aren't important, just make sure they fit (I recommend 1/2" tubing), for fans, just be sure that you have high static pressure (a good example are Corsair SP 120mm High performance). Even with 3 GPU's, all you need is 1000 watts, so use a Corsair RM 1000. Push-pull is only worth it if you need absolute high performance. I recommend a single loop to keep things simple.
 

xFHAxWAR

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I will be using 5 monitors, 1 for managing game and media servers, 1 for video editing, and 3 for playing games. The games would be things like BF4, Skyrim Onine, along with less demanding games such as League of Legends, Diablo, and NeverWinter. My main concern is for BF4, since I know that the other games are far less demanding as I would like to be able to run the games on ultra or near ultra settings. I am really building this to be overkill so as to not have to worry about upgrading graphics cards and possibly the cpu for atleast 3-4 years. Would SLI between a pair of gtx 770's give me similar/slightly better results to 1 gtx 780Ti while not breaking the bank as much?
 

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