i7 7700k/1080ti - First CL

[detroitwillfall]

***UPDATED as of 4/15/17****

This is my current setup at the moment: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pXqnr7

Loop
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-se-360-slim-triple
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xres-140-revo-d5-pwm-incl-pump
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-uni-pump-bracket-120mm-fan-vertical
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-supremacy-evo-nickel
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-1080-gtx-ti-nickel
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-1080-gtx-ti-backplate-nickel
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-duraclear-9-5-12-7mm
8 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-acf-fitting-10-13mm-nickel
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-cryofuel-clear-concentrate-100-ml
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-cable-y-splitter-3-fan-pwm-10cm

Drain/fill
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-af-x-splitter-4f-g1-4-black-nickel
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-af-ball-valve-10mm-g1-4-black-nickel
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-af-pass-through-g1-4-black-nickel
1 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-af-fillport-g1-4-black-nickel
Total:$598.30


the fans im going to use on the radiator are 3 nzxt aer rgb 120mm fans( https://www.nzxt.com/products/aer-rgb) will use the splitter to connect into

I decided for flexible tubing for now just to accommodate for tight quarters, eventually I will try hard tubing.

Im going to try and mirror this guys loop but obviously with flexible tubing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkoIi43huEk

it looks as though just behind the pump/res he has flexible tubing for his drainport it would seem??
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I am aware of the sticky, ive been on youtube watching some tutorials on basics, but im all ears.

I tried to do as much homework as i could before i came here and posted another one of those..BLAH BLAH HELP ME NOOB watercooling posts.


Budget = quality first, do it right do it once. but lets not break the bank.

So am i way off the mark? Looking for any tips or things i need to consider

Im 28, i can handle the constructive criticism, thanks in advance.

 

[Insomniac Jack]

Sounds to me like going with 2 rez pump combo's should do the trick. Of course with all of that you'll need at least 2 radiators as well. Other than that it seems like you've done all of your research as well. If you do want to go with another brand just use Ek's builder and then find similar parts in another brand. Also, if you haven't found him already Jayztwocents on YouTube is great. He's all about watercooler and watching him taught me more than a few pointers. I'm looking to water cool my new Ryzen rig but I'm still waiting on all of the blocks to be made

 

[detroitwillfall]

Sounds to me like going with 2 rez pump combo's should do the trick. Of course with all of that you'll need at least 2 radiators as well. Other than that it seems like you've done all of your research as well. If you do want to go with another brand just use Ek's builder and then find similar parts in another brand. Also, if you haven't found him already Jayztwocents on YouTube is great. He's all about watercooler and watching him taught me more than a few pointers. I'm looking to water cool my new Ryzen rig but I'm still waiting on all of the blocks to be made

Ty jack, yes him, kyle, paul linus are all subbed i find myself really rewatching their build logs.. especially jay and his watercooling FAQ or beginner tips.

I think you are right on the 2 rads, but i will wait for more responses thanks brotha

 

[Insomniac Jack]

I've also seen some great advice on this forum in the cooling section. For example Rad sizes that you'll be needing. Those guys on YouTube I'm sub'd to all of them as well. Dang good stuff.

 

[Mikel_4]

Go to www.extremerigs.net for more watercooling tech stuff,

■ You need heat gun and PETG bending kit. You can try candle to heat up PETG but it'll leave black stain.
■ Technically the bigger radiator and faster RPM = better cooling capability. The longer your loop length = require stronger pump.

• ■ i7 7700K TDP = ~100 watt
  ■ GTX 1070 TDP = ~ 200 watt
  
  With that TDP you'll need radiator with at least 360mm + 1.000 to 2.000 RPM fans or use two 240mm rad
  EKWB Coolstream XE is fast RPM fan optimize radiator, there're more expensive HardwareLabs Nemesis GTR.

■ Just to be save you should go for D5 pump with head pressure >3 meter.
■ You can use EK AF X splitter + ball valve as your drain port.

 

[detroitwillfall]

Go to www.extremerigs.net for more watercooling tech stuff,

■ You need heat gun and PETG bending kit. You can try candle to heat up PETG but it'll leave black stain.
■ Technically the bigger radiator and faster RPM = better cooling capability. The longer your loop length = require stronger pump.

• ■ i7 7700K TDP = ~100 watt
  ■ GTX 1070 TDP = ~ 200 watt
  
  With that TDP you'll need radiator with at least 360mm + 1.000 to 2.000 RPM fans or use two 240mm rad
  EKWB Coolstream XE is fast RPM fan optimize radiator, there're more expensive HardwareLabs Nemesis GTR.

■ Just to be save you should go for D5 pump with head pressure >3 meter.
■ You can use EK AF X splitter + ball valve as your drain port.

ty mikel, i will be looking into that site now. and will start making the adjustments to my list. I will get the heatgun and bending kit, no black stains for me Appreciate the tips and will keep you posted later when i start putting these ideas together.

 

[detroitwillfall]

Go to www.extremerigs.net for more watercooling tech stuff,

■ You need heat gun and PETG bending kit. You can try candle to heat up PETG but it'll leave black stain.
■ Technically the bigger radiator and faster RPM = better cooling capability. The longer your loop length = require stronger pump.

• ■ i7 7700K TDP = ~100 watt
  ■ GTX 1070 TDP = ~ 200 watt
  
  With that TDP you'll need radiator with at least 360mm + 1.000 to 2.000 RPM fans or use two 240mm rad
  EKWB Coolstream XE is fast RPM fan optimize radiator, there're more expensive HardwareLabs Nemesis GTR.

■ Just to be save you should go for D5 pump with head pressure >3 meter.
■ You can use EK AF X splitter + ball valve as your drain port.

I've updated my parts setup per your suggestions, no longer going with rigid tubing, for now doing flexible..changed gpu to 1080ti founders which is 250 tdp roughly, so 100 tdp i7 7700k + founders 1080ti at 250 is 350tdp+??

What d5 pump would you recommend now and is the part selection adequate??

For convenience, current build with parts in question added:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pXqnr7