First time loop, how's this looking?

[sunlitsix]

Evening chaps!

After using AIO coolers for the past few years it's time to get my own loop built, just looking for some opinions on the below and to check that everything is compatible!

The plan is to cool my i7 3770k and the GTX970.

Overall parts list is :

This will be going into my current case which is a Fractal Design Arc Midi R2, with push/pull on the radiators on the front and top mounts.

I've already checked and double checked that the blocks are compatible with my GPU and CPU, are the tubing and fittings all good?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-765-EK

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-112-PM


With regards to the Pump/Res combo, is there much difference between the two?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-415-EK EK Water Blocks EK-DDC 3.2 PWM X-RES 140

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-558-EK EK Water Blocks EK-DCP 4.0 PWM X-RES (incl. pump)


Cheers!

 

[Disco_P]

Looking good.

Tubing and fittings are compatible and good choices.

I don't know much about pumps so someone else will have to fill you in but I would recommend getting a shorter res (the 100 version) as you will be limited for space in an ARC midi R2.

You will have to remove the ODD bays in order to install a rad at the front as the maximum rad length for the case is 275mm with bays and the selected rad is 280mm in length.

Ensure that you have some way of controlling your fans as 1850rpm Vardars will be loud at full pelt.

I would also recommend checking the members market for cheap watercooling stuff. I picked up a thick 360mm radiator for £20, similar deals are around.

 

[sunlitsix]

Glad to hear the fittings and tubing is compatible!

As for space inside the case, all of the drive cages are gone and the SSDs/HDD have been relocated leaving space for the Radiator and Pump/Res combo. For fan control I already have all my fans on a Lamptron FC-2.

Looking around for some deals also!