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MrFlapJack25

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So basically I am thinking of going for a full watercooling setup. And need advice on parts to get to be compatible with my system and for a mid range budget (up to £300, less would be better). This is my first loop so I definitely won't be doing a hardline loop!

here is what I have:
i5 4430 (will upgrade)
Asus GTX 970 Strix
Gigabyte z97 ATX board
Phanteks Enthoo Luxe case

the case I believe can fit a triple 140mm rad at the top so will try and go for that size of rad.
I will use coloured tubing instead of coloured coolant.
I believe the only waterblock available for my GPU is the EK one. please let me know if you know of any others :)

Please let me know your suggestions :)
Thanks!!
 
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Here is what I got:
CPU Block: EK-Supremacy MX CPU Waterblock - Acetal http://www.amazon.co.uk/EK-Waterblocks-3831109800294-EK-Supremacy-EkWaterBlocks/dp/B00TRLZGHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441634722&sr=8-1&keywords=EK-Supremacy+MX+CPU+Waterblock+-+Acetal

For The GPU block, I'd recommend you leave it as air cooled, as at the moment there aren't any blocks for that card in stock, and since you might be upgrading it in the future, I dont think its worth the investment.

Pump & Res Combo: http://www.amazon.co.uk/EK-Water-Blocks-3831109842874-EK-DDC/dp/B00F4ICZVA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1441635397&sr=8-3&keywords=EK+X-res+140
I chose this because its already assembled and all you need to do is use the included mounting hardware to mount it...
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kobfreenet

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If I were you, I'd future proof your loop with a big enough resivour in case you up grade to a hotter card. I have two loops. One for CPU and one for my 980ti sli setup. They stay really cool while over clocked. Haven't got past 47degrees on 100% load, clocked to 1480MHz. My CPU on the other hand is a smaller loop and red and hard to over clock my i7 4790k due to heat only get it to 4.6MHz @1.24v. I went acrylic tubing too and I won't do it again.
 
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Here is what I got:
CPU Block: EK-Supremacy MX CPU Waterblock - Acetal http://www.amazon.co.uk/EK-Waterblocks-3831109800294-EK-Supremacy-EkWaterBlocks/dp/B00TRLZGHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441634722&sr=8-1&keywords=EK-Supremacy+MX+CPU+Waterblock+-+Acetal

For The GPU block, I'd recommend you leave it as air cooled, as at the moment there aren't any blocks for that card in stock, and since you might be upgrading it in the future, I dont think its worth the investment.

Pump & Res Combo: http://www.amazon.co.uk/EK-Water-Blocks-3831109842874-EK-DDC/dp/B00F4ICZVA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1441635397&sr=8-3&keywords=EK+X-res+140
I chose this because its already assembled and all you need to do is use the included mounting hardware to mount it.

Fittings: Buy 6 of these so you can have a little extra if need be in the future http://www.amazon.co.uk/EK-Water-Blocks-3831109846421-Fitting/dp/B0100QG7KU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1441635481&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=EK+ACF+Fittings+3%2F8+inch

Tubing: Any tubing will be fine, just as long as it is 10/13mm.

Radiator: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alphacool-NexXxoS-XT45-Full-Copper/dp/B007R780GU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441635703&sr=8-1&keywords=420mm+radiator I chose this because of its high quality materials and capabilities of cooling.

Fans: Buy 3 of the Corsair Fans. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CO-9050024-WW-SP140-Pressure-Single/dp/B00L64NST4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1441636127&sr=8-5&keywords=Sp+140


Total Cost: 301 Pounds. If you need me to make any adjustments just let me know :)
 
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profoundnoah

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It is a common myth that a bigger reservoir will result in cooler temps. Where the real cooling resides is with the radiators, so make sure you have a decent sized one. Also, we don't use the term "future-proof" around here :p
 
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The term "future-proof" is actually used quite a bit on this forum.
 
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