Final thoughts before I pull the trigger

[soulesschild]

I know I've asked alot of questions, but I want to get things right and not have a major catastrophe that will put me off of WC forever Here's the initial part list.

Part list:
Case: ATCS 840
Rad: MCR320 with med yate loons
Pump: MCP355 with XPSC Res top
CPU Block: Swiftech GTZ
NB Block: No idea
SB Block: No idea
GPU Block: XPSC Razor 4870x2
Tubing: 1/2" ID 3/4" OD Duralene Tubing
Compression Fittings: Buncha bitspower ones
Clamps: Worm drive clamps or whenever evil releases his clamps, hint hint
Fan Controller: Scythe Kaze 5.25 Bay Aluminum Fan Controller

What I'm cooling:
OCed Q9550
Asus Rampage (NON WC EDITION)
4870x2

The Plan:
Initially, I don't have the 4870x2 ATM so you can discount that from the loop. Not sure if I want to WC the NB/SB yet as I'm sort of tight on funds and I got the MCR320 with the fans used for about 55 shipped

I was thinking that once I added in the 4870x2, I'd probably have to add a dual rad, so that would be the MCR240 with med yates.

Right now the most expensive thing is probably all those damn compression fittings T_T.

The Questions:
1. What NB/SB blocks on a budget would you recommend? If there is no good performing blocks on budget, just say so and I'll budget for them later in the year aka after a few paychecks
5. Are these the right compression fittings to use?
7. Any issues that you guys can see?
8. Do I need mosfet cooling/fans if I have enough airflow? I know the BP has like full on water coverings for like everything on the RAmpage extreme but that's probably not in my budget for now =[
9. Thanks for reading and dealing with a WC noob

 

[sl1982]

Compression fittings are the right ones. They have to be the same ID and OD of the tubing. I was looking at putting in compressions for my first build (still work in progress) but damn they are way too much money to get right now.

 

[soulesschild]

Compression fittings are the right ones. They have to be the same ID and OD of the tubing. I was looking at putting in compressions for my first build (still work in progress) but damn they are way too much money to get right now.

They are expensive, but I figure, do it right the first time and have no regrets vs doing it and doing it wrong and hating it for the rest of your life

 

[sl1982]

True. Ill just redo the loop in a month or so when I can afford compressions. Just want to get a loop together asap

 

[ituggle]

Hey Soulesschild,

I left you a pm. Please check it.

 

[DexNFx]

Compression fittings gives a rig the professional look and is worth every penny for it.

 

[INFRNL]

Looks like it will be a nice setup; very similar to the one I am planning. After doing all my research want me to go WC wild/crazy. So now I am rethinking my plans.

As for NB/SB/Mosfet coolers they are relatively cheap. I think $30ish new. Swiftech makes em that will match your swiftech setup. Koolance, ek, and probably many others. I think they will all perform very similar, just pick ones that please your eye!