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What up Internet!
I'm building a beast PC for myself. It's overkill. It's one I've been saving up for a long time.Here is the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q6TJdC.
Anyways, that's the PC. But I need a water cooling parts list from you guys because I'm pretty daunted by the number of radiators and reservoirs etc. I'm sorry if this is a pretty big task considering the hardware I'm using but I will really appreciate you're guys help!

Thanks!
 
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This build depends A LOT on what your TDP will actually be at load, whether that is stock speeds or overclocked. This is very important since you are planning to run a very complex set of loops (yes, I said set, as in more than one). You're looking at 1000watts alone on the GPUs (x85% = 850w) and then need consider the CPU TDP.

I would argue that 4x SLI isn't going to scale well, but I suppose you might be using this for rendering or CUDA processing as well. Regardless, we'll need to trim your loop down a bit and figure out what you actually need. The list above has you with too many rads...although there isn't such a thing as over-radding when it comes to watercooling...its just lowering your delta-T. :)
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I am going to assume that you only want to water cool your CPU and GPUS.

CPU water block - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-supremacy-evo-elite-edition-intel-115x

GPU water blocks (x4) - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc-titan-x-nickel

Reservoir - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-res-x3-400

Pumps (x2) - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xtop-d5-pwm-acetal-incl-pump

480mm Radiators (x2) - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-coolstream-xe-480-quad

360mm Radiator - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-coolstream-xe-360-triple

240mm Radiator - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-coolstream-xe-240-double

120mm Radiator - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-coolstream-xe-120-single

Radiator fans (x14) - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-furious-vardar-ff5-120-3000rpm

Fittings (x26) - https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-acf-fitting-12-16mm-black-2

Tubing (2 boxes) - https://shop.ekwb.com/tube-primochill-primoflextm-advanced-lrttm-15-9-11-1mm-crystal-clear-retail-3m

Coolant (x4 bottles)- http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14161/ex-liq-191/EK_EKoolant_Premium_Liquid_Cooling_Premix_Coolant_-_1L_-_Blood_Red.html

I kept everything EK brand, just to make this list as simple as possible, and because they make awesome parts.

A few end comments. I only chose enough fans to install on the radiators, not throughout the entire case as well as all of the radiators.
I don't want to research the corsair 900d too in depth, to find the best way to route your loop, so for the sake of keeping this as simple as I can on myself I only chose chose standard compression fittings and flex tubing, though with some more research and planning, you can use different angled fittings and even rigid tubing to get a very clean look.

Sure wish I were doing all of this shopping for myself haha, you will have a hell of a machine when you are through.


 
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This build depends A LOT on what your TDP will actually be at load, whether that is stock speeds or overclocked. This is very important since you are planning to run a very complex set of loops (yes, I said set, as in more than one). You're looking at 1000watts alone on the GPUs (x85% = 850w) and then need consider the CPU TDP.

I would argue that 4x SLI isn't going to scale well, but I suppose you might be using this for rendering or CUDA processing as well. Regardless, we'll need to trim your loop down a bit and figure out what you actually need. The list above has you with too many rads...although there isn't such a thing as over-radding when it comes to watercooling...its just lowering your delta-T. :)
 
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Thanks for your answers! Okay my total TDP for this build (according to Cooler Master) is 1246w. I feel like a 480mm rad for the GPUs and a 360mm one for the CPU itself. I feel like that maybe enough for the setup I have.
 
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Thanks Rubix. I've picked my parts now. Okay my question is, will this work as a single loop?

Pump/Res: x2 http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21019/ex-pmp-248/EK_DDC_X-RES_Top_140_w_32_PWM_Pump_EK-XRES_140_DDC_32_PWM_incl_pump.html?tl=g57c595s1938#blank

480rad:http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14317/ex-rad-313/EK_Ultimate_Performance_CoolStream_480_XTX_Series_Liquid_Cooling_Radiator_EK-CoolStream_RAD_XTX_480_.html?tl=g57c597s1902#blank

360rad:http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14316/ex-rad-312/EK_Ultimate_Performance_CoolStream_360_XTX_Series_Liquid_Cooling_Radiator_EK-CoolStream_RAD_XTX_360_.html?tl=g57c597s1901

Tubing:https://shop.ekwb.com/tube-primochill-primoflextm-advanced-lrttm-15-9-9-5mm-crystal-clear-retail-3m

Fittings:http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10035/ex-tub-604/Bitspower_G14_Thread_38_ID_x_58_OD_Compression_Fitting_-_Matte_Black_BP-MBCPF-CC3.html

Fluid: Reg distilled water

Fans: Corsair SP120 High Performance 120mm Fans

CPU Block: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-supremacy-evo-acetal-nickel-original-csq?SID=oe10vu6205q6u2luft030jui52

GPU block:https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc-titan-x-acetal-nickel?SID=do7bq45idfqgdf37ufmebr5a46


Is this good enough? Thanks so much for your help by the way!


 
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1) There isn't a CPU block
2) There aren't GPU blocks
3) A single DDC?
4) Why so many different size radiators?
5) FrozenCPU isn't currently open and taking orders; they have been closed for quite some time. If they are open for business, this is VERY recent news.
 
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Thanks man! Now for the loop planning! What do you think is the best way to- I guess start the loop? Because I know how to do a loop with a single reservoir but how do you it with 2?
 
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Hey man I totally overlooked this (my bad) but how will you fill the 2 reservoirs once the loop is installed? I thought that you would just fill them both up normally and keep cycling until they keep the water stays in the res! Is that how you do it? Also, do you think I should upgrade to some Titan X cards because I think I have a bit more money to spend? Lasty, just out of curiosity, but is there a D5 reservoir and pump combo that is large enough to support this build by itself (just to be sure it will fit in a 900D)?

Thanks in advance!
 
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What did you end up doing on your loop? Ive got the below components and im looking at a XE 480 rad for a single loop for now till i get more money unless i get all of it and can buy it all at once.

Case: thermaltake Core W100
CPU: Intel i7 6900k
GPU: (2) EVGA gtx 1080 ftw gaming acx (soon to be the icx versions)
Mobo: Asus x99 deluxe ii

Fans 480rad: either EK vardar FFS-120s (3000rpm versions) or Corsair SP120s at 2350rpms. Like the red ring and going to red/black

Case Fans are either AF120s or AF140s at 1100rpms with 67+ cfms.

Thinking of doing a dual loop. One for GPUs and oen for the mobo/CPU together.

Whats everyones thoughts?

I think i only got most parts for single loop but dont know if i got everything needed.

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