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Hi just wondering if anyone could help me on this, I am thinking of getting this kit from Xspc:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-327-XS

I want to know how good the ddc pump is and if it's capable of a 360 rad and cpu plus some headroom for a max of 2 GPUs and maybe a 280 rad. Or would I be better of with a d5 baring in mind it's about £60 more expensive.

Also im getting the ex360 rad for adding some sp120s for push pull or would I be better with a thicker rad and just push or pull.

Finally how would I mount this res in my 750d case. Didn't want a dual bay res as I have a blu Ray drive although I could use a single bay res?

Sorry for all the questions but I'm new to Watercooling and need help.

And just incase you need them
Here are my system specs:
i7 2600k
G1 gaming gtx 970 from gigabyte
ASRock Z77 pro 4 motherboard
16GB of corsair vengeance ram
Corsair 750D case
Etc.
 
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-275-XS&groupid=962&catid=1532

I would go with this XSPC starter kit over the kit you chose as it has a variable speed D5 pump, the Raystorm CPU water block is an excellent performer but the D5 pump makes the major difference in the kit.

The variable speed D5 pump alone would cost at least 80 dollars US by itself.

Don't short change yourself out of the water cooling gate trying to save the L60 you mentioned, the D5 is a solid workhorse that will allow expansion later.

That kit just the way it comes will handle the i7-2600K very well.
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-275-XS&groupid=962&catid=1532

I would go with this XSPC starter kit over the kit you chose as it has a variable speed D5 pump, the Raystorm CPU water block is an excellent performer but the D5 pump makes the major difference in the kit.

The variable speed D5 pump alone would cost at least 80 dollars US by itself.

Don't short change yourself out of the water cooling gate trying to save the L60 you mentioned, the D5 is a solid workhorse that will allow expansion later.

That kit just the way it comes will handle the i7-2600K very well.
 
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Yes I think I'm going to have to go with the D5, thanks for your help.
Which rad and fans would be better?
Ex360 with push pull
Ax360 with push or pull
How do you mount those photon resovoirs?
 
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Ok I've decided to buy the kit, just with barb fittings instead of compression, blue tubing and some sp120's. Here is also my coolant etc. What do you think? Btw this is the cheapest distilled water I can find in the UK, will 1L be enough?

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I actually read online and seen youtubers using 7/16" hose with 1/2" barbs, apparently they are better than compression fittings, as they aren't as bulky and don't require tubing clamps like other barbs. This is because they only just fit and can require hot water soaked tubes to fit them on. Here is a link discussing this topic: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php/564659-1-2-quot-or-7-16-quot-ID-tube-with-1-2-quot-Barbs

 
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I don't need to check out the link, I didn't start water cooling yesterday.

I had an idea that might be what you were considering.

So you are new to water cooling and you're going to start out not using hose clamps?

That is such a bad idea, so good luck with that, and when you blow a hose off and soak the inside of your case and short out your entire hardware investment, the first thing I want you to remember is I told you it was a bad idea.

Good Luck!

 
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I'd strongly recommend clamps of some sort...even if they are *gasp* zip ties. This is your first time...don't ruin the possible great experience by hamstringing yourself.

That being said, I currently have 3/8"ID tubing over 1/2"ID barbs and it is fine...but I've also been doing this for 12 years.
 
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Ok as a precaution because it's my first time I think I'll go compression fittings although they are bulky I think it's the safest option thanks everyone for your help
 
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Compression fittings aren't any more secure than regular barbs with clamps.....they might actually be less secure, honestly. Both 'fittings' are actually barbs; the retention sleeve on the compression fitting screws down to clamp against the tubing. A normal clamp on a barb can be tightened more securely, but you can also run the risk of splitting tubing if too tight. A compression ring might also not fit well enough, especially if you don't account for the wall thickness of the tubing you are going to use.
 
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