It's almost time to start with the WC

Chuck, if it's the same setup as mine, the holes are in front of the fins, but there's about a 2/10 or so inches of space (or more) and they give you screws which are perfect for "standard thickness" 120MM (or whatever the radiator takes) fans which you can tighten well without damaging the radiator (the screws don't reach the fins). So it really shouldn't be an issue (thus, I said "dumb question" above). But you never know I guess.
 
They're not symmetrical, just 4 random screws that won't come off.
 
Well, I spoke to EVGA tech support. They suggested trying some superglue on the end of the screwdriver, hold it in place, and then turn it that way-but this ruins the screw. Or they can send cross ship me a new one.

Edit: here's a pic of a problem screw...the fucker.

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Wow... those are some weird screws - is that what you call "T6?"... the GTX 480 cooler I was unscrewing was held by just standard X screws which came off pretty easily.

My guess is that it's just stupidly tight. If a bulky guy like you is having trouble with it, I'm not really sure what more you can do, except that superglue thing which sounds pretty crazy. Won't that just glue the screwdriver to the screw?
 
I heard back from Frozencpu-they tested the radiator and I'm not the culprit for the leak so they're sending out a replacement today. I'll be getting the new 680 today as well. EVGA recommended using the GPU to get it nice and warm and pull it out then try the screws so there won't be a problem with the thread lock they apply to the screws. So, good news all around, now I'm just waiting for parts.

Edit: The new 680 got here, all screws easily removed so that's good news. Now I'm just waiting on the replacement rad.
 
Allright, I got the new rad, tested it for leaks and will be installing the system today. I'll post pics later.
 
Holy fuck what an adventure by myself! Getting the radiator and fans mounted by myself took f o r e v e r! All is well now though. CPU at 4.2 is running steady at 34C and the 680 is running at 30C :) Previously the CPU was idle at 33C and the GPU idle was 38C. As soon as I can find a cable or something I'll post pics. I'm not done yet with mounting case fans but I took a few pics to show you guys how it looks so far. Back in a bit.
 
Okay, picture time.

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After doing some testing, Idle temps-cpu-32C GPU 30C
Load temps: CPU-50C GPU 45C
On air cooling gpu and the Antec kuhler 620 my cpu was 68C load and the GPU was 64C load with the fan at max.
 
I don't see a radiator. Is it in the top of the case? Also the tubing color is kinda pukey but whatever rocks your boat :-P .
 
Yeah, I didn't take pics of the rad, but it's bolted to the top of the case.
 
Just a couple of more photos, cosmetic changes. I'm not sure if I like the UV light.

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Dafuq! That's a HUGE reservoir lulz. I have the same one (XSPC), but the 1-bay version, not the 2-bay.
 
I have a simple T-line connector with a tube with a stop at the end for draining.
 
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