The whole idea of all that thermoelectric madness is to get the chiller into the case... also the aonly noise will be from the radiator fans.  An external traditional chiller is going to have more BTU chilling power... but in the case would be slick.  I'm working on my first build for a guy that will be using his rig for chess software competition.

pwnzorz

At the moment i have the 5870, the 5970 is still being hunted.
I'm ready to pull the trigger on parts, matter of fact my wife is waiting for me to choose the stuff as we speak but im pretty much clueless.
my budget to spend is around 600ish.
i'm open to anything, i'm most likely buying a Mountain Mods Ascension case.
And i really wanna use compression fittings EVERYWHERE. i do not trust myself with retention clips or zip ties, i'm pretty sure i'll end up blowing my computer into the abyss

funny you should mention that...
he is selling his...5970
http://forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=52698

and i just bought one at microcenter..waiting for it to come in though.

i don't know if thermoelectric is for me, sounds a bit overwhelming for me.
i think i should stick to something simple.

pwnzorz

And i really wanna use compression fittings EVERYWHERE. i do not trust myself with retention clips or zip ties, i'm pretty sure i'll end up blowing my computer into the abyss

 
I would use 3/8" or 7/16" Tygon R3603 tubing on 1/2" barbs instead... very clean and cheap... you will have a hard time getting the tubing off but it is "Clean & Cheap" and the most leakproof in my opinion.  Take the money you save on fittings and put it somewhere else... if you change your mind... then upgrad to the compresion fittings.

i'm just really paranoid to not use any type of fitting.
i need something extremely idiot proof.
I'm not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed.

pwnzorz

i don't know if thermoelectric is for me, sounds a bit overwhelming for me.
i think i should stick to something simple.

In that case.. lets go "Extreme" in another direction.  Since your getting that nice case... stick as many radiators in there as you can afford... that will allow you to use lower flow fans to have a quiet system.

pwnzorz

i'm just really paranoid to not use any type of fitting.
i need something extremely idiot proof.
I'm not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed.

 
I was the same way... until I tried it... it is safer and more idiot proof than any other system.  The only disadvantage is when you take it apart... you either have to pull them off it it can be done or cut them off and replace the hose.

pwmzorz... start simple... just go watercooling... once you "get your feet wet" (hopefully not litterly) then you will get bit by the bug.  Its all downhill (or up depending on how u look at it).  We kinda operate at a level here that some might call "ridiculous"  (look at OC333's pictures for god sakes-at least I can put my elbows on the table when I am by my computer )  When you have overclocked your equipment as far as you can on water... then you take it to the next step.  Also your skills as a home craftsman will come into play.  other then that....WELCOME TO THE FORUMS!!

I will be trying this res/pump combo too.  They also make a single pump version.

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/dubayreforla.html

I'm going to take your guys advice, 
Fire away, my budget for watercooling is 600 i'd like to stay around 500ish so i can pay for shipping

i've got alittle under 600 on my Credit card that i can use
So basically start the recommendations the case is going to be
http://www.mountainmods.com/ascension-mirror-black-powder-coat-diamond-top-p-490.html

the case i'll purchase next week, so that isn't part of my budget