First custom loop build - is this spec OK

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After a few years without a desktop I've bought a CPU (i5 3750k), Mobo, RAM and graphics card (MSI 970) from the mm. I've decided I want to watercool the CPU and GPU, this is what I'm considering buying:

EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO - Nickel
EK Water Blocks EK-FC970 GTX TF5 - Acetal + Nickel
XSPC D5 Photon 170 Reservoir/Pump Combo
Coolgate XFlow Radiator G2 10 FPI - 360mm x 2
Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 16/10 - UV Blue - 2 metres
Mayhems Fine Silver Kill Coil
Mayhems Ultra Pure H2O 5Ltr
EK Water Blocks EK-ACF Fitting 10/16mm - Black x 8
Monsoon 16/10mm (OD 5/8) Rotary 45° - Matte Black x 2
Silverstone SST-FQ121 FQ Series 1225 PWM - Watercooling Optimised Fan x 6
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Window Edition - Full Acrylic Side Window

I've never built a watercooling loop before but think I have what I need listed above, if anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it...
 
My only concern is whether the case can accommodate two 360mm radiators. I couldn't find a definite answer in my quick google search.
 
According to the specs listed on the OcUK website it should be ok:

"- Liquid Cooling: 120mm Radiator - Front: Up to 360mm, Top: Up to 360mm, Rear: 120mm
- Liquid Cooling: 140mm Radiator - Front: Up to 280mm, Top, Up to 280mm, Rear: 140mm"
 
X2 360 rads may be tight

You can get a 360 rad in the roof if you remove the drive bay, but I think you can only fit a 240 or 280 in the front if you have already fitted a 360.
I'll get the tape measure out & check for you as I have the same case & have a 280mm in roof & 240mm in front.
If you can it would mean removing the Lower hard drive caddy, & it still would be tight.

Other than that it looks good
 
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Robzere31 said:
X2 360 rads may be tight

You can get a 360 rad in the roof if you remove the drive bay, but I think you can only fit a 240 or 280 in the front if you have already fitted a 360.
I'll get the tape measure out & check for you as I have the same case & have a 280mm in roof & 240mm in front.
If you can it would mean removing the Lower hard drive caddy, & it still would be tight.

Other than that it looks good
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Thanks for the advice, what brand/model radiators do you have in your case?
 
Make sure you check which revision of the TF5 970 you have.There are two separate revisions,aswell as 2 separate revisions of the FC block and you need to get the correct one to fit the card.
 
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