I wouldn't start making tubing and fitting purchases until you have that 680 at least on order. Order one with a reference pcb and voltage unlocked. Then you can buy your gpu block. You'll need to choose a pump, 1/2 or 3/8 tubing, appropriate fittings, reservoir, rads, coolant, etc. diagram out the way your loop is going to go and make sure you have enough space for all the things I mentioned before you start ordering things. I have no experience with the phantom so I can't offer you WC advice for it.

Eta check out dazmode's YouTube channel for a pretty good intro into WC. It's a little dated parts wise, but the principals are the same

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Posted by Srbtiger06

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Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:44 am to puffulufogous

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I wouldn't start making tubing and fitting purchases until you have that 680 at least on order. Order one with a reference pcb and voltage unlocked.

That's my plan. I am 95% sure I'm going with an EVGA 680, I just can't decide if I want the 2GB or 4GB. I'm sure the difference isn't that big for what I am currently doing BUT I want to leave the option open for surround later down the line. My other option is to just grab another 660ti for SLI but I would rather just have 1 card.

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diagram out the way your loop is going to go and make sure you have enough space for all the things I mentioned before you start ordering things.

I've done my measuring so I have an idea of what kind of space I'm working with buuuutttt....

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You'll need to choose a pump, 1/2 or 3/8 tubing, appropriate fittings, reservoir, rads, coolant, etc

This is where I'm lost. If I'm doing CPU & GPU what size components will I need? Is 1/2 tubing better than 3/8? I would imagine it's a volume vs. pressure tradeoff but which should I use? What size pump and reservoir?

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