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Hello! I want to move my build over to liquid cooling. I want to start basic with just the cpu. I have a CM 690 II case and a 1155 socket motherboard. I want to have a 2 x 120mm radiator at the top, possible a 1 x 120mm on the back if I need it. I want to be able to upgrade to cooling my GTX 760 and have a nice flow meter display/control in one of the 5.25" bays on the front.

Here is my current cart:
EK Supreme LTX Intel CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Acrylic CSQ (EK-Supreme LTX CSQ)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17480/ex-blc-1345/EK_Supreme_LTX_Intel_CPU_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Acrylic_CSQ_EK-Supreme_LTX_CSQ.html

Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper Slim Profile Dual 120mm Radiator
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15664/ex-rad-373/Alphacool_NexXxoS_ST30_Full_Copper_Slim_Profile_Dual_120mm_Radiator.html

XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Reservoir / Pump Combo - D5 Vario Included
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16259/ex-pmp-197/XSPC_Dual_525_Bay_Reservoir_Pump_Combo_-_D5_Vario_Included.html

PrimoChill PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing 3/8"ID x 5/8" OD - Brilliant UV Blue (PFLEXA-58-B) - 10 feet
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17868/ex-tub-1600/PrimoChill_PrimoFlex_Advanced_LRT_Tubing_38ID_x_58_OD_-Brilliant_UV_Blue_PFLEXA-58-B.html

I've read that 3/8 x 5/8 is best for tight turns not kinking which is why I went with that. Can I get some feedback on these choices? It looks like everything will work together.

Here is my current build if anyone is interested: http://imgur.com/a/KKQa4
 
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You are going to need more radiator surface area. I do not know if you can fit the rear 120mm with your top 240mm. You could get away with a top 240mm rad, but I generally don't recommend water cooling unless you can get a total of 360mm's worth of radiator for a GPU and CPU set up. However if you aren't overclocking, that won't matter. A bottom 240 with a top 240 would work well.

Have you considered getting another case? A Phanteks Enthoo Pro would be perfect for you.
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You are going to need more radiator surface area. I do not know if you can fit the rear 120mm with your top 240mm. You could get away with a top 240mm rad, but I generally don't recommend water cooling unless you can get a total of 360mm's worth of radiator for a GPU and CPU set up. However if you aren't overclocking, that won't matter. A bottom 240 with a top 240 would work well.

Have you considered getting another case? A Phanteks Enthoo Pro would be perfect for you.
 
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Alrighty I've got my setup running! http://imgur.com/a/KKQa4

Currently running at 4.4GHz at 1.192 volts. I followed this guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/1198504/complete-overclocking-guide-sandy-bridge-ivy-bridge-asrock-edition

I started at +0.050 volta on the vcore like the guide said. After I got to 4.4 I started to drop the offset, Currently the offset is at -0.040 volts running around 56-61C.

So at 1.224 volts I couldn't go above 4.4GHz without failing Prime95, I'm guessing there is a voltage wall there?
 
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