Need Parts Suggestions

Hey all, so after taking the plunge and deciding to start modding my new build, looking at my overlcoked CPU temps hitting 50-60 degrees on an H60 and after taking a long look at the inside of this 800D, I have decided I want to watercool myself.

What I want to watercool for now is just the CPU and the one GPU I have. Preferably a single loop. I already have three Typhoons I would like to use on the radiator and I am assuming a radiator that size should be efficient? This is my first time customizing and doing a water cool setup, so I am definitely looking for all the advice I can get.

My current specs are:

Intel i5 2500K
Evga Z68 SLI
Evga GTX 570
Corsair Dominator 1866 DDR3
Corsair ATX850
Corsair Force 3 120GB SSD x 2
Western Digital Cavier Black 1TB HDD
Corsair 800D case

I am going for a black and gold color scheme and already have all my sleeving from Nills. I am going to be cutting the door to make the window pretty much the size of the whole side of the case and having some parts inside the case painted metallic gold or metallic black.

I have my heart pretty much set on these two waterblock:

http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/upload/pictures/EK-Supreme-HF-Plexi_front-600.jpg

http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/upload/pictures/DSC_0619_600.jpg

I might go with the nickel depending on which I think will mesh better with the color scheme.

Here is what I need help on though. What is a good pump and radiator? I want to mount the rad with the fans on the top of the case that I will be cutting out for a custom grill. If there is a better suggestions, let me know. Keep in mind, I have the intentions of adding a second GPU and eventually the MB. But I will probably run the MB on a separate, single rad loop when it comes time.

Also, given this is my first time doing this, I would like to know what tubing is ideal for this setup and what fittings I should get. Pretty much everything besides the blocks, what the hell should I purchase? Pump, res, tubing, fittings, I need to know.

I budget is around $200-$300, but if something is a must grab, then I don't mind going a bit above that.

I would like to go with mid size tubing also. Nothing too thick or too small. Also, if anyone knows of a good colored solution that comes close to gold, let me know as I would like to use colored solution since the waterblocks are clear.

THANK YOU SO MUCH

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I am going to go with the EK res and the D5 pump. As for the rad, I don't think size will be an issue in the 800D so I am going to go with the one of those three that are aesthetically pleasing. I think thick will look the best, but still a bit indecisive.

I am definitely going for an aesthetically pleasing piece of art work so major customization and time will be spent on perfecting the smallest details. Therefore, I will be picking up black compression fittings. I am also going with black UV coolant because the color scheme is black with gold accents.

Another quick question, how did you get the D5 to look like that? Did you buy it like that or you modded it yourself?

EDIT: Oh, I see. You got the Bitspower mod kit.


I am just trying to get the loop I perfect in my drawing this way I know what fittings to get (90 degree etc...). I really like the big fittings and the ones recommended here. That is really the last thing that I am stuck on. Which TYPE of fittings to get, not which brand. Also, can someone clarify which size is the middle size tubing. I don't want it to be super thin and I don't want that thick gorky tubing.
Edited by Remote - 5/6/12 at 3:52pm