first time loop builder

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Hi all

i have decided to build my own loop but im not really sure on what parts to get i have a budget of £150-£200 max

i need a 360 rad as i will be adding a block to my gpu in the future
also i want a tube res but with separate pump
i already have fans but will need everything else
this is what ive looked at so far

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-103-EK
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-319-BP
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-014-MA
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-109-PM&groupid=962&catid=1530
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-003-MH
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-069-XS&groupid=962&catid=1519
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-428-EK
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-630-EK
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-072-BX


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You've posted a link to the checkout page.. e.g. we can't see what you've selected


o sorry about that ive eddited it now also decided not to use the acrylic looks like a lot of work and will take me over my budget maybe when i add the gpu block ill give it a go then
 
Just taken a quick look, just a few concerns:

You've got Acrylic tubing fittings, yet you've also got Primochill ART tubing.. you need acrylic tubing for the EK HDC fitting (e.g. this stuff)

You've then specfied 16/11 tubing e.g.

16mm outer diameter
11mm inner diameter

But also listed 12/16mm fittings e.g.

16mm outer diameter
12mm inner diameter

I would feel more comfortable using these instead - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-423-EK (sorry couldn't find the black ones - don't forget you'll need 8 of these - 2 for each component)

Generally if you're using acrylic tubing you need to be concerned with matching up the OD (outside diameter), if you're using flexible tubing you need to be more concerned with matching up the inner diameter (although with compression fittings you ought to make sure both match
 
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To be perfectly honest, I would recommend against doing rigid tubing for a first time build, simply due to the low error tolerance in rigid tubing.
 
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