First Time Watercooling, is my build alright?

HURRIC4NE

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Hi guys!

After doing some learning and researching, i've decided to stick with this build, its going to go on a thermaltake chaser mk-1 which i've custom modded to make sure the radiators fit.

Here is the List:

CPU Block (4770k)
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-supremacy-evo-acetal.html

GPU Block (EVGA 980 SC ACX2)
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc980-gtx-acetal.html
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc980-gtx-backplate-black.html

Radiator 1
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-pe-240-dual.html

Radiator 2
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-pe-360-triple.html

Res/Pump Combo (I'm worried about this one)
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xres-140-d5-vario-incl-pump.html

Tubing (getting only 1 pack)
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/tube-primo...ttm-12-7-9-5mm-pearl-uv-orange-retail-3m.html

Fittings (getting 12 of this.)
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-acf-fitting-10-13mm-black.html

I'm worried that the res/pump combo might not have enough power? and also that my tubing/fittings will go together without an issue?

I will be running water, with biocide. The PC will be on 24/7, would that be a problem?

Do you guys have any recommendations for fan? quiet but powerful is best in my opinion.

Thank you for all your help!
 

OlyAR15

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Pump is fine.

You don't really need the backplate, it is completely optional and doesn't do any cooling, just for looks. Also, if your gpu has the reference cooler, the stock backplate will work.

As for fans, I went with Phantek fans, but mine are 140mm. I think Noctua and Akasa are highly rated for quietness. It also helps if you have a fan controller, or a good controller on the motherboard.
 

Stuka87

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Noctua fans are your best bet. They have fans specifically designed for radiators.
 

aigomorla

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is there a specific reason why your going all eK?

also there is a big problem with your radiator selection and quiet fans.
The fpi count is too high on the PE series, for you to get good performance off low static fans.