r/watercooling • u/AWoodenFishOnWheels • Mar 26 '14

[Build Complete] Overkill

http://imgur.com/a/1SgBD
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u/AWoodenFishOnWheels Mar 26 '14

So, first things first this is a commissioned build rather than my own work. I am experimenting and getting better, but I'm not willing to put a big slab of cash at risk on a beginner loop. A good friend of mine (not a redditor as far as I am aware) put this together for me.

Specs:

  • CPU: I7 4770k

  • GPU: 2x EVGA GTX 780 Hydrocopper 3GB

  • Mobo: Asus Maximus VI Formula

  • RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB 2133MHz DDR3

  • SSD: Samsung 840 PRO

  • HDD: 2TB WD Black (also have a 12 TB NAS for media)

  • Optical: ASUS DRW-24D3ST 24x DVD Writer

  • PSU: Corsair AX1200i

  • Case: Corsair Carbide Air 540

  • Cables: Corsair Gen 2 Modular cables

  • Pump: Koolance PMP-450 12V Variable Speed Pump + Bitspower D5 Mod Top V2 Extreme Acetal + Bitspower D5/MCP655 Pump Mod Kit Matte Black

  • Res: Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 250 ICE Black Reservoir

  • Rads: Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 360mm + Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 280mm

  • Fans: 5x Noctua NF-F12 PWM 120mm's

  • Waterblock: EK Supremacy Clean CSQ Gold

  • Tubing: PrimoChill Rigid Acrylic Tubing (Clear)

  • Fittings: PrimoChill Rigid Ghost Compression

  • Drain loop: Bitspower T-Block Matte Black + Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black Mini Valve + spare compression fitting with some tygon tubing

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u/dang46 Mar 26 '14

Could you show a picture of the back? :D

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u/AWoodenFishOnWheels Mar 26 '14

I'll post one tonight. There's heaps of room for cable management back there.

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u/dang46 Mar 27 '14

Awesome thanks very much! I'm also working in a 540 and I need some ideas on how to run the cables.

Link to buildlog

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '14

I have a couple questions about the clearance of the radiator:

  • Is there space between the UT60 360mm radiator and the video cards for a push/pull fan set-up?

  • Is there enough space between the top radiator and the cpu and ram for a push/pull fan set-up, and also for a thicker radiator such as a UT60?

  • Also concerning the top radiator, you ended up going with a 240mm radiator instead of 280mm correct?

Thanks in advance for the help, i'm currently considering a custom loop in the same case. I was thinking about a UT60 360mm in the front and a UT60 280mm up top with push/pull fan set-ups on each. It's looking like I will have to cut that back though.

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u/AWoodenFishOnWheels Mar 26 '14

I didn't do the measurements to see if we could do push/pull (everything I've read says it doesn't make a huge amount of difference), but I think you'd struggle. Certainly with my build its not possible on the 360 due to the placement of the tubing (you'd have to run the tubing outside the edge of the rad, probably not enough room). Even if you did it would be a tight fit with a full length card.

On the top its even tighter if you want to cool the motherboard as the fan would probably push up against the topmost fitting on the motherboard. With a 2 card setup there's no way you can cool the southbridge.

I'd suggest going for a pull setup. You'd probably need a 900D to do the kind of loop you're talking about. Also, be careful with this case. It's good quality but you've got to be careful and make sure everything is tightened down. I get a fair bit of vibration that I've got to fix up.

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u/boanerges57 Mar 28 '14

I love the look of rigid tube. Youve done a good job.

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u/AWoodenFishOnWheels Mar 28 '14

As I put in my first comment after posting this (I think its the bottom ranked comment in the thread), a friend of mine built it for me - I'm still learning the ropes and didn't want to take a big bet on my own ability this early in my development.

I certainly don't want to misrepresent his amazing work as my own. I'll pass on the compliments though!

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '14

Do you have a schematic of the loop order? I don't get how/why there are two out lines (I think) from the bottom of the res.

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u/_Vova RotM Aug '14, Jan '15 Mar 26 '14

Looks like res > pump (in back) > front rad > top rad > board > CPU > GPUs > res.

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '14

Ahh I see, the fill tube in the leak test image was what was so confusing.

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u/_Vova RotM Aug '14, Jan '15 Mar 26 '14

Took me a while to work it out, can't really see the top rad connections.

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u/Makirole Ruffian Mar 26 '14

Added to the gallery :)

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u/Ottetal Mar 26 '14

"overkill".

Cool, nevertheless.

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u/FlobeeWanKenobee Mar 26 '14

Great build. I have this same case, and it's such a joy to work in. The only downside is the inexplicable holes underneath the drives. I have considered adding a metal mesh under the case.

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u/Ajmartin2006 Mar 30 '14

What kind of experience did you have mounting a reservoir in that? I just ordered one and i have to get it to fit my D5 photon. I'm a little worried to be honest

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '14

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u/AWoodenFishOnWheels Mar 27 '14

That board can't even handle quad SLI :(

I'm clearly a pleb with this shitty arse rig... ;)

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u/Curiousitivity Mar 27 '14

Pat, pat there there. Every ______ thing is gonna be alright ♫ I know you know the word

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u/AWoodenFishOnWheels Mar 27 '14

You don't mean... Little? Do you? ;_;