[tswayz12]

Here is my proposed build so far. BTW this is my first attempt at a fully scratch built watercooled rig. Any comments are greatly appreciated.

Case
Case Labs M8

Main Components
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth Z77
GPU: EVGA GTX 690
Memory: 16GB Corsair Vengeance 1600
PSU: Corsair AX1200

Storage
OS: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 7200RPM

Cooling
Radiators: 2x XSPC EX360 Radiators
Pumps: 2x Swiftech MCP655-PWM
Reservoir: Bitspower Dual / Single D5 Top Upgrade Kit 250
Radiator Fans: 12x Scythe Gentle Typhoon AP-15 120mm
CPU Waterblock: EK-Supremacy CPU Water Block - Nickel - CSQ
GPU Waterblock: EK-FC690 GTX - Nickel + EK Backplate
TIM: Artic Silver
Tubing: Clear
Coolant: Ice Dragon
Fittings: EK Black

 

[KeyboardXpert]

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Originally Posted by tswayz12

Here is my proposed build so far. BTW this is my first attempt at a fully scratch built watercooled rig. Any comments are greatly appreciated.

Case
Case Labs M8

Main Components
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K
Motherboard: ASUS Maximus V Formula
GPU: EVGA GTX 690
Memory: 16GB Corsair Dominator 1600
PSU: Corsair AX1200

Storage
OS: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 7200RPM

Cooling
Radiators: 2x XSPC EX360 Radiators
Pumps: 2x Aquacomputer Aquastream XT
Reservoir: EK-BAY Spin RES DUAL Loop
Radiator Fans: 12x Scythe Gentle Typhoon AP-14 120mm
CPU Waterblock: EK-Supremacy CPU Water Block - Nickel - CSQ
GPU Waterblock: EK-FC690 GTX - Nickel + EK Backplate
Motherboard Waterblock: EK-FB ASUS M5F - Nickel
RAM Waterblock: EK-RAM Dominator X4 CSQ
TIM: Artic Silver
Tubing: Clear
Coolant: Ice Dragon
Fittings: EK Black

I also had a few questions I hope some of you can answer:
1. Should I have the RAM/MB blocks in the loop with the CPU or the GPU?
2. I like the Aquastream Pumps because they allow software control as well as control of the fans. Do any of you have experience with the Aquastream pumps?
3. I was also considering getting the WD Caviar Black 4TB instead of the Seagate but it is much more expensive. Does anyone think it is worth the extra cost?

Considering that you are watercooling, the Formula will be a waste of money with the built in waterblocks, especially since you have such a large budget. Get an Extreme series.