Using XSPC kit for first time watercooling?

MellowFellow

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This will be my first time watercooling and I didn't trust my newbishness with picking out each part individually. I did a little bit of research and am thinking about getting one of these kits: http://www.xs-pc.com/watercooling-kits/raystorm-d5-photon-ax360-watercooling-kit

I'm fairly confident in my abilities to install it and do some basic leak testing, but my main concerns are my limited knowledge on the subject. Would a different brand/setup be more efficient or am I overlooking some important detail?

I am running an i54690k, which i will be overclocking and plan on adding one or two gtx 1080/1070's at some point to the loop. I am also getting a Fractal Define S, so room isn't a huge issue.
 
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I run an XSPC Raystorm D5 with RX 360, it's a nice setup and I'd expect good performance from the AX360 rad. Currently, it's my "go to" kit for water cooling loops, I think you'd be happy with the value of the kit.

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Would it be smart to get an additional three fans for the other side of the radiator, or would that be unnecessary? Also would this setup block the back fan slot? I wouldn't want this monstrosity block good air flow lol.