Help planning custom loop [First Timer!!]

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Hey guys, I've been slowly amassing the parts for a custom loop but I need some help with choosing fittings and just checking whether or not I've overlooked something.

First of all, I'm only planning to cool an overclocked i5-2500k only. I have a non-reference 560Ti which I can't cool yet.

So far I've sourced:
* Primoflex Black Hose – ½” ID ¾ OD
* Swiftech MCP655 Pump (similar to Laing D5)
* Black Ice GTX Extreme 240 Radiator

I'm going to buy (soon):
* Bitspower compression fittings
* EK HF Nickel S1555 Block
* EK Multioption 250 Reservoir

Here's what my loop will look like in theory(updated):
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Is this OK? or am i missing something?
Also would anyone know if a Corsair 600T can house the GTX240 Radiator at the top of the case? Its quite thick and I'm not sure if it'll interfere with the motherboard.

Thanks in advance for your help!
 
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Also unless you really want the bitspower fittings (they are good and look nice) you can get cheaper ones but it looks like overclockers dont stock there own any more.

Bitspower are expensive, but I've heard its good quality compared to generic ones. Which other fittings would you recommend?

Just so you know, the pump is the wrong way round in your pic, the inlet and outlet (just thought i'd point that out :p)

Good point - I forgot about that, I guess I need a 90 degree fitting (from the reservoir onto the inlet)?

EDIT: Picture Updated
 
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Just a heads up 45/90 rotaries are flow killers, i just removed all mine and my flow near doubled.
I'll try that. 90 deg fittings are really expensive.... £16 :O

Your going to need some decent fans to get the best out of the gtx rad as it has a high fpi (fins per inch) scythe gt's are tried and tested, i'd opt for the 1850rpm versions. Everything else looks good.

Already going for the Sycthe GT 1850, forgot to mention :p
 
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