Microatx Case Loop Advice

[iddqd]

I know this is my first post, but I've been to other sites/forums and their "tech" sections with little help. Bit-Tech gave me some ideas, but I was hoping for more specific advice here. I've built a watercooled rig before, but never in a MicroATX form factor.

 

The component list:

Intel Q6700

Asus P5E-VM HDMI

4GB Geil DDR-1066

BFG 8800GTX OC

PC Power and Cooling 610W

Seagate 7200.11 500GB

Razer Barracuda AC-1

Silverstone TJ-08

 

Watercooling stuff:

CPU Block: TBD

GPU Block: DangerDen 8800-GTX

Radiators: (2) 1x120 DangerDen Black Ice - one front, one back

Pump: DangerDen

Tubing: Feser Anti-Kink 1/2" ID

Fill Ports: (2) Swiftech 1/2"

 

In the interest of planning, I made a paint image to give you an idea of scale and component placement. I think the layout is as final as can be:

 

 

I've left the lines out of this one in case anyone feels like playing Connect-The-Barbs

 

The other question I have is if the EK Supreme is worth the price difference over the DD MC-TDX block. We're talking 7 C difference at load (oc'd) for $27 more. Hard to swallow...

 

*edit* Here's my thoughts on the tube routing. I've used red to indicate hot water returns:

 

Edited January 16, 2009 by iddqd