My new system.. with "how-to" on building/putting it together.. in progress..

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i love checking out these threads. gives me ideas for my own system (but i've got the thermal take liquid cool atm)

My decisions for the water cooling were based heavily on threads I've read here:
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/t282232.html
I was considering going with a full Danger Den system, as they make quality components, but it seems like I was able to piece together a custom system that's a step ahead of what I could have gotten from any single manufacturer. Since all components use standard G1/4" threads, I'm swapping in all 1/2"ID-3/4"OD compression fittings for a very clean appearance but excellent hold for leak prevention:

Swiftech GTZ cpu block w/LGA1366 adapter
EK Asus Rampage 2 Extreme X58/ICH10R block
EK Asus Rampage 2 Extreme Mosfet blocks
Feser TFC X-Changer 480 radiator w/4x120mm Yate Loon 2200rpm fans
Laing DDC-3.2 with EK X-Top Rev.2 acrylic top pump & Petra Tech gel vibration dampener
Koolance 200mm (~550mL) 4-port reservoir w/120mm bracket
14x Bitspower black sparkle compression fittings 1/2"-3/4"
Tygon 3603 1/2"ID, 3/4"OD tubing
Feser One Blue UV coolant
IC Diamond 7 thermal paste
Teflon tape for thread sealant installing compression fittings

When I add two DX11 videocards later in the year, I'll add:
2x EK Full-cover graphics waterblocks
Laing DDC-3.2 with EK X-Top Rev.2 acrylic top pump & Petra Tech gel vibration dampener
Feser TFC X-Changer 480 radiator w/4x120mm Yate Loon 2200rpm fans
10x Bitspower black sparkle compression fittings 1/2"-3/4"

When this system is complete, it'll have two water loops all sharing off one reservoir so I'll only need to refill/change water at one location. The goal is for high performance while keeping noise to an absolute minimum, which is why I'm having two 4x120mm radiators for a total of 8 fans - with a fan controller to tune the noise/performance ratio.

A few more boxes arrived today. Technically I have everything I need to test the computer *without* the watercooling system (or constructed case), so I'll probably get started. I'd like to have it all tested and ready on air cooling before I void the warranty on a $400 motherboard by ripping the heatsink off the northbridge, southbridge, and mosfets to install the waterblocks.

Taking pics in a few..