Really nice build mate, tough call on gpu backplate, my immediate thought was black, but nickel could match in nicely with your ram? sure either will look great in this build.
I already had a black backplate on my old 780ti, so I decided to try this one, and as you say, it combines with the corsair dominator modules
Just a sneak peak...
6th Update, 980 Nickel Backplate, Hardline tubing, and a new color design haha
What fittings/diamater tubing are you using?
I can't wait to see the system with hardline tubing. Hardline (In my opinion) looks much cleaner when its done correctly.
Good luck with the system as it will look amazing.
I am using the EK HDC (compression fittings) Nickel 16mm OD
You can see the result on the pictures haha
Ah, I though they may have been the 12mm fittings, just seen the pictures now as my internet has decided to be funny today
What are your CPU temps under load?