Enthoo luxe - white edition build advice

RKH_PC

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Hi, Everyone!!

I have had very bad experiences in the past with forums, one in particular I do not like to mention. People not very helpful and mostly arrogant on top of that. I never got an answer and now decided to move here. I have heard nothing but great stuff, so here is my situation.

Technically, this is far from my first water cooled build, but it will be a brand new build, new case, switching from AMD over to Intel, etc.

I do need some advice, partially in terms of aesthetics and also technical advice regarding a drain port.

Here are the components:

1. ENTHOO LUXE - WHITE EDITION

2. e-VGA G2 1000W PSU

3. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO

4. i5 4690K

5. ASUS R9 280X

6. MUSHKIN 2x 4GB REDLINE MEMORY

7. INTEL i530 120GB SSD

8. 2x 500GB SEAGATE in RAID 0

Water Cooling Components:

1. AX360 RADIATOR

2. EK-SUPREMACY EVO - WHITE EDITION

3. MONSOON FREE CENTER FITTINGS (SILVER NICKEL)

4. PHOBYA BALANCER 150 SILVER NICKEL

5. SWIFTECH MCP655 PUMP

6. PRIMOFLEX ADVANCED LRT 1/2"ID 3/4" OD - BLOODSHED RED

Now, I am still undecided when it comes to the exact loop setup. First of all, I am not going to water cool my GPU yet (not until that check's in the mail), but I would really like to avoid major hassle with draining when the time does come.
Therefore, I would like to install a drain port already now - any suggestions how I should go about that and what are the exact components I would need for a drain port? I would assume the bottom of the loop is best, so maybe with a T-Fitting near the pump or the reservoir?

Here is an awful, little sketch I made. One gets the idea in terms of layout, though :D

My_New_Rig_Alternate.jpg


However, the way it is in the pic, I have a pretty long run from pump to the AX 360, not sure I want that. Additionally, the EK block is NOT MOUNTED 90 degrees CCW in the sketch. The radiator is rather long for a 360mm and if I flip it so the ports face the front panel of the case the tubes would be completely hidden. As mentioned, in a few months I would like to water cool my GPU and if possible, I'd like to just make a tube adjustment. Coming out of the CPU block, going into the GPU block and then back to the reservoir. Is there anything in general I can do to make life easier when adding GPU to the loop. I am thinking even with Crossfire a 240 Radiator should do it. The MCP655 is a strong pump so no issues there down the line.

All the parts are here now...I already had the AX 360 from a previous setup so it is not in the pic and this radiator has been seriously amazing!!

IMG_20141216_194139_740.jpg


Thanks in advance!!
 
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If you've not already got it, swap the PSU out for a smaller one. That PSU is pretty much perfect for 4 of those cards and its a waste of money if you're running just the one.
Nice case though :)
 
Thanks, but I've had this for a while. I build systems all the time, so I've had the need for it plenty over. Used to have Crossfirex and Triple SLI in the past. Also, I have a ton of fans, etc. etc. I am just now really truly diving into custom loops after several XSPC kits...

I do however, need advice for a drain valve, never installed one. Always the old flip the case method to get the water out. Any suggestions for that? Where in the loop...with these new bitspower valves some people say the lowest part in the loop is no longer required. Is that true? Any suggestions on how to run my tubing, allowing for an easy GPU involvement down the line? By the way, this week I am getting a second R9 for $140 shipped as I lucked out here. Two full cover blocks with backplate will set me back a cool $300, so water cooling them is in the near future. I would like to add them to the loop with as little hassle as possible. Do not see the need to change the R9 280x CrossFire setup. Should have plenty of juice for years to come.

Look what came in the mail today! All set now with components and accessories. Now, for that loop :D

http://s8.postimg.org/pe0tuh4bo/Liquid_Pro.jpg

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Here is another diagram.

http://postimg.org/image/djskvo6r3/
With the AX 360 ports facing the front panel, this would most likely be what it would look like. Not sure I like that aesthetically.
Any other suggestions, folks? Where would I include a drain port? Never used one before, so to be sure is a drain port REALLY necessary? Adding the GPUs to the loop in the not so distant future I thought the drain would make things easier. Looks like I could use some angled fittings once I include the video cards. I do not like that the OUT port on the CPU block is now above the inlet. So, I would probably angle it away and then down to the GPU block inlet...

Any advice regarding this would be much appreciated.

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I've posted several times since and nothing shows up

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Couldn't I just install this Koolance Inline Valve at the bottom of my loop?

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2..._Drain_Valve_Fitting_-_4_Port_VLV-XUTX4B.html
 
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The reason your posts didn't show up is because you are a new member and you kept posting links. They had to be approved by a moderator first. I've approved the relevant ones now and removed the 4 duplicate posts.

Also, for future reference when your posts do show up (without links or after approval), please don't post multiple times in a row but use the
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