WC set-up for 4790k

[Ainurian]

I will do my first custom WCed loop just for the CPU to start with (4790K), planning to expand it later for a full MoBo and GPU loop. Any suggestions on my shopping list? Any cheaper alternatives?

• Phanteks Enthoo Primo Full Tower Case
• OcUK Tech Labs Radiator Bundle - XSPC RX360 V3 + 3x Silverstone SST-FQ121 Watercooling Optimised Fans
• EK Water Blocks EK-D5 Vario X-TOP Incl. Pump - Plexi
• XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock (Intel)
• Aqua Computer Aquabox Professional 5 1/4" - Black
• XSPC HighFlex Hose 3/8" ID, 5/8" OD, 16/10mm, 2m, Clear/UV
• EK Water Blocks EK-CSQ Fitting 16/11mm G1/4 - Nickel EK Water Blocks EK-CSQ Fitting 16/11mm G1/4 - Nickel
• XSPC EC6 Coolant Blood Red

 

[DataVampire]

Hi there, it is always good to see more people water cooling.

A couple of things I would change personly.

XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock (Intel)
And swap it for one of the ek ones, whichever takes your fancy. from personal experience, from fitting both the raystorm and various ek ones. the ek ones are defiantly eaiser to fit(personal choice) I also feel the ek blocks look like they are worth the money, I feel the raystorm looks cheap and tacky(again personal choice)


I also have found that bay reses are a bitch to bleed the air out of. have you considered a ll in one unit, ie a pump/res combo, there are some good ones such as the ek ones and the xspc Photon.
Also I know you might be on a budget but the hose you have chosen is ok but the Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing is regarded as the best.

Pump/res combos

EK Water Blocks EK-D5 Vario X-RES 140 (incl. pump)
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-411-EK

XSPC D5 Photon 270 Reservoir/Pump Combo
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-273-XS&groupid=962&catid=2141

XSPC D5 Photon 170 Reservoir/Pump Combo
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-272-XS&groupid=962&catid=2141

EK Water Blocks EK-D5 Vario X-RES 100 (incl. pump)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-412-EK&groupid=962&catid=2141

The only downside to the XSPC D5 Photon is I think they are slightly harder to install, if you screw them into your case. although you could use the 3m two sided sticky tape type stuff.
Cpu blocks

EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-637-EK&groupid=962&catid=1519

EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO - Acetal (Original CSQ)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-646-EK&groupid=962&catid=1519

EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO - Acetal+Nickel
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-647-EK&groupid=962&catid=1519

And finally I would change your fluid to the mayhems one, again regarded as the best.

Hope this helps bare in mind, this is my personal choice.