Soldato
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ITX - Custom Loop
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Is that a hamster drip bottle?
I had a heap of spare water cooling gear just lying there, so why not put it to use?
Phase 1 not quite complete - lack of fan control is getting really annoying, so time to get the credit card out again 
In my experience, this is the absolute best way to control fans. I just hope I can squeeze one into this tiny little case.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
In my experience, this is the absolute best way to control fans. I just hope I can squeeze one into this tiny little case.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 LT USB Fan Controller= £89.99
- 1 x XSPC G1/4" Plug with 10k Sensor (Black Chrome)= £3.95
Total: £102.64 (includes shipping: £8.70)
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You know you can flip the EVGA logo on the GPU, right?
I never understand why people don't do it on inverted systems. It's so easy with some cards, and this is one of the easiest.
I never understand why people don't do it on inverted systems. It's so easy with some cards, and this is one of the easiest.
It's a temporary setup just now, mate. I won't be using this until Intel or AMD release a CPU that isn't bugged and I'll also be looking to install the next iteration of GPU, 1180ti probably.
It doesn't even get switched on at the moment.
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Build is looking top notch Garry, cracking job pal.
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Thanks for this, following-looks good. Might have to nick your baked bean table idea, chose xspc pipe which is thicker externally than the mandrel set I bought, this looks like just the ticket!
I've finally weighed up the options and made a purchase decision.
There's no way I'm giving Nvidia £1100 for an "upgrade" to my 1080ti, and there's no way I'm giving Intel £600 for a 9900k, besides I don't even think the mental amount of radiator space I've got planned for this build could keep a 9900k cool!
My first AMD system since the Duron 700 that I bought back in the day. I'll replace the 980ti with my 1080ti and finally get this system into service.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
There's no way I'm giving Nvidia £1100 for an "upgrade" to my 1080ti, and there's no way I'm giving Intel £600 for a 9900k, besides I don't even think the mental amount of radiator space I've got planned for this build could keep a 9900k cool!
My first AMD system since the Duron 700 that I bought back in the day. I'll replace the 980ti with my 1080ti and finally get this system into service.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Asus ROG Strix X470-I Gaming AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Mini-ITX Motherboard= £174.95
- 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 2700X 4.35GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £299.99
Total: £485.44 (includes shipping: £10.50)
Project complete for now.
I've installed the 2700x + X470i, added my 1080ti and the system is going great guns with an Aquaero 6 controlling all the pumps, fans & sensors. I've got it hooked up to my external radiator in the garage, but I've tested and it would easily hold its own without it as Ryzen runs miles cooler than Intel - to be fair, @orbitalwalsh told me that in post #3.
I also bought an additional monitor with the cash I made from selling the Intel gear.
I'm hoping to drop in the Ryzen (3700x) next year, but for now it's time to stop building and enjoy.
I've installed the 2700x + X470i, added my 1080ti and the system is going great guns with an Aquaero 6 controlling all the pumps, fans & sensors. I've got it hooked up to my external radiator in the garage, but I've tested and it would easily hold its own without it as Ryzen runs miles cooler than Intel - to be fair, @orbitalwalsh told me that in post #3.
I also bought an additional monitor with the cash I made from selling the Intel gear.
I'm hoping to drop in the Ryzen (3700x) next year, but for now it's time to stop building and enjoy.
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Ooh, Ryzen 3000 I hear you say? 
Plans are being hatched once more, and there's 2 main targets to meet.
Plans are being hatched once more, and there's 2 main targets to meet.
- Get a 3950x into an ITX setup and do it justice
- Get my external cooling system versatile enough that I don't need to fret when the external temperature drops below freezing.
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Ooh it's June already!
Are you still interested in that custom reservoir? It's still staring at me every morning while I get ready for work
Are you still interested in that custom reservoir? It's still staring at me every morning while I get ready for work
@LuckyBenski I thought you'd dropped that one, mate. I'd hang fire on it for now as I'm considering switching to a Dan A4.
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Just stalled like so many projects, had 3 months of limited space because builders were in. I'll leave it on the shelf, let me know if you have any interesting ideas
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16 cores, ITX X470 should hold up 6x 40amps
x570 though packing 6 x 70amps
x570 though packing 6 x 70amps