Hi Chaps,

First post here, I am after some advice regarding watercooling.

This is for a future build with the following components:

CASE - Lian Li O11 Dynamic
CPU - R7 4XXX
MOBO - X570 MSI TOMAHAWK
RAM - 32GB 3200
GPU - EVGA 3080 Hydro Copper

I have already purchased the case a Lian Li O11 however I am now gathering information on the watercooling components.

I am currently thinking of going for a distro plate, however a few of the Distro Plates use a DDC pump and a lot of people recommend D5 over the DDC.

I am looking at the EK Range

EK Quantum Reflection O11D D5

Or

EK FTL 360 D5

For the CPU Block I am looking at the EKWB Velocity Nickel.

For the build I am struggling to decide between Hardline and Softline, this might have an impact on if I use the distro plate or reservoir.

Regarding the radiators I am going to use two 360 in either top and bottom or top and tray (Tray will have to be a slim version.

Should I go Hardline for my first build?

Are D5 worth the extra price over the DDC?