[Oni]

Found out my case was faulty and the watercooling leaked down into the PSU and all over the CPU/Mobo. The storm and recent surges were just coincidental, as there was liquid all over the inside of the case. The loud pop was likely the tubes hooked to the radiator.

I wouldn't recommend Deepcool or Gamer Storm's cases to anyone, despite how pretty they might be. @Skullmeat was also skeptical of them. It's possible the CPU/Mobo are salvageable, but I wouldn't trust them in the future. I ordered a Noctis 450 case, IX Formula mobo, and 7700k. I should get the parts today.

RIP.... I once accidentially spilled a can of dip spit onto the top of my case, and like 4 drops made it into the case and shorted the CPU and mobo

That's sad... and gross. In this case, I blame the case manufacturer.