First custom loop advice

[xuuk3r]

hello guys!

I've been considering a fully custom loop for quite some time now and the main thing holding me back is that i've never done one before. But since i really want to try one i'd better be getting some expert advice from you guys cause i'd want to get it right from the first time

This is what i would want it to look like eventually

My Rig:
Case: NZXT H440
MB: Asus Maximus VII Hero
CPU: Intel I5 4690K
GPU: Asus 970 GTX Strix
PSU: Corsair 650RM

So this is what i came up with after doing some research.
CPU block: EK Supremacy EVO
GPU block: EK 970 GTX Strix Nickel + backplate
Pump + Res: EK BAY DCP 2.2 Combo unit
Rad: Swiftech MCR320 360 radiator
So far the easy part.. Since i'm Belgian and we use milimeters here that requires a lot of checking and rechecking lol
Tubing: Acrylic 12/10mm = 3/8" ID
Fittings: EK HDC fitting 12mm ~ 1/2"??

I also want to add a splitter for draining so is this the correct way?
Bitspower G1/4 T-Rotary adapter
Bitspower G1/4 to G1/4 (2xOD) link
Bitspower valve
Bitspower G1/4 Stop fitting
So i would just need to insert the T-rotary adapter in my pump/res since that's going to be at the lowest point. is that correct?

The things i'm not sure about:
Is my 650watts going to be enough?
Best ways to bend the acrylic tubing (not having a heatgun)
Is 2L of coolant enough?
and is the pump strong enough for this loop? Don't know shit about pumps lol

Thanks in advance guys!

 

[Damo666]

Firstly - How are you going to fit a bay res/pump combi in the case as i didn't think the H440 has 5.25 bays? The best bet would be a tube res/pump combi.
Secondly - The best way to bend the tubing would be with a heat gun or you risk shattering the tubes.
Thirdly - the PSU should be ample for your rig.

 

[xuuk3r]

Firstly - How are you going to fit a bay res/pump combi in the case as i didn't think the H440 has 5.25 bays? The best bet would be a tube res/pump combi.
Secondly - The best way to bend the tubing would be with a heat gun or you risk shattering the tubes.
Thirdly - the PSU should be ample for your rig.

Good call! I didn't even notice it's made for a 5.25 bay, i chose it because of the flat design since i don't have space to put a reservoir in front of the side window anyways.
Ok new pump/res: EK-D5 Varia X-RES 100. i noticed this one has 1 inlet and 2 outlets. So can i just insert my valve one side for draining without the need for a splitter? And what do you mean by ample? it's going to be enough?
Thanks

 

[Damo666]

And what do you mean by ample? it's going to be enough?
Thanks

Yep, i mean it is plenty to power the rig mate.