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Single Loop HAF932 BuidLog/Suggestions

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Limp Gawd
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Well its been a few years since I've built any setup this complex so lets hope I get it right the first time around!

Lets start out with what I have and what I've got ordered so far:
Case: HAF 932
CPU Block: EK Supreme HF
Fittings:
2x Bitspower G1/4 Thread 90-Degree Rotary 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fitting
1x Bitspower G 1/4" Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting
2x Bitspower Ultimate G 1/4 Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fitting - (1/8" Walled Tubing) - these are for my current pump that does not have compression fittings
Pump: Swiftech MCP255 w/ Petras Top (this has served me well for a while but I'm wondering if I should replace it?)
Tubing: PrimoChill PrimoFlex PRO LRT Tubing 3/8"ID 5/8" OD with 1/8" Wall - Clear
Res: Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 150 Inline Reservoir w/ 3/5 x 5/8 compression fittings
Fans: 3x Yate Loon 120mm x 25mm Medium Speed Fans
Rad: Thermochill PA120.3, I also ended up with a Swiftech MCR320 by accident..wondering if I can still use it somehow
Lighting: Logisys 8" Cold Cathode Replacement Tube - Red

Comp specs I am planning are as follows:
Mobo: Asus P6X58D-E
Ram: Corsair XMS3 12gb
CPU: i7 980X
GPU: Open at this point, leaning on a single card setup or 2 x Radeon HD 5770 since they can be had for pretty cheap and I don't have a 30" yet. Also keep in mind I don't plan on water cooling them but I am not totally against it, just don't want to bog down my cpu loop.
PS: Corsair tx750
Hard drives will be large and plentiful with my X25m for the OS and a few choice apps.

So what do you guys think? I should get more of the parts in soon so I can lay it out better and take some pics but I think I've got a winning setup. In the meantime I think I may have to do a little painting in my case to get the look I'm going for.
 
probably need to add another pump in there if you're gonna toss another rad and waterblock or few at it.

I'm guessing you want the extra rad so you can also cool the gpu(s)? another thermochill 120.3 would be a good choice for rad if you have the space for it.
edit: jus' realized you also got a swiftech mcr320. if you plan on using it, it should be good enough unless you absolutely need the performance (you'd have probably gone with black ice rads and costly fans then though, lol).

I wouldn't suggest CF 5770s unless you specifically need the setup for some reason, 5870 would be the better choice.

other than that, scythe GTs (AP-15 or even AP-13/14 if you want no/low noise w/o needing a fan controller, though the AP-15s aren't loud to begin with) would be better fans to use (though they cost more), I don't think the 25mm yate loons have very high static pressure (it's not quite as big a deal with low-density rads like the thermochills, but you will still see the performance gains).
 
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Actually I got the second rad on accident and frozencpu failed to remove it from my order before it shipped, I'm likely going to just return it since I have no need for it really since I never planned to WC the gpu. The only thing I have planned for the loop is the CPU, I just wanted to make sure I made good choices when ordering this stuff from feedback here which currently seems to be in short supply.

As far as the video card goes I have no need for CF I just thought it might be a better solution than a single card setup but the 5870 does indeed look good.

Thanks for the response.
 
Seems to me a waste to watercool the cpu and not the gpu. The gpu is one of the noisiest parts in the machine. I know that I can definitely hear the video card over the sound of the cpu heatsink. Keep the extra rad, and add it to the loop. You can mount it to the back of the pc with a radbox. And if you insist on only watercooling the cpu, having 2 rads will get your temps closer to ambient, and will probably allow for higher OCs.
 
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