This is the new rig. It is much quieter. With the case open, my temps are the same as before, even with the swifty mcw50 gpu block in the loop. With the case closed (including intake filters....I have a long-haired cat), reported cpu temp is 53C, but the PC is near silent.
Running the rad fans up drop temps about 2.5C.
The reservoir is certainly easier to fill/bleed than the old t-tube.
Case interior and water temps are about 7C above ambient.
These temps are with artic alumina and a re-mounted cascade. I'll probably have the Ceramique this week, but I doubt it will matter.