Thanks @Mcnumpty2323 
I'll try to get through each of your points
like you said - was the right decision to build it 'properly' for the power-hungry components I chose.
I'll try to get through each of your points- Yes, wallet is not happy
But for sure, the improved temp, and lower noise (and the joy of seeing a nice finished product) has been worth it - Good ideas for the scratch. I'll play around with some scrap tubing. At least it's low down, and kinda under the GPU - not easy to see
- I was wondering what I could do with that space under the top rad! I wasn't sure how much space would be visible until the build was done. Not sure about a sensor screen (money!) but a vinyl graphic would look cool!
- No worries on the criticism - it helps to see where I can improve! Yes, sadly, that vertical tube is not dead-straight... On paper, my idea of 'floating' the flow meter was a great idea! In practice, it was very hard to get it right (as you noticed) When I do a service on the loop (in a year or so) I will look to correct it. It bothers me too!
- The drain out the back - it's soft tubing (to a Quick-Disconnect) and it wasn't clear in the pictures, but the NV7 has a door on the back that covers all the wiring. So I fold the tube up, and the door covers it. (plus, i don't have a cat!
) - Crossflow - yes, they were a big factor in my build. I didn't want tubing running all over the inside of the case, so they were a perfect solution
like you said - was the right decision to build it 'properly' for the power-hungry components I chose.
