Project "Paint it Black"

Kaapstad · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:07

I have started this thread as my new 900D case has just arrived (about 5PM today) so tomorrow morning I will start my new build.

The aim of the build is to make a home for my 4 x R9 290Xs along with a RIVE BE, an i7 3970X or 4930k (see which runs best), 2 x 1200i Corsair PSUs, a set of C9 2400mhz Corsair Dominator Platinums and a whole pile of waterblocks.

Step 1, Get the cards running on air to make sure there is no problems.

Step 2, Get the cards on water.

Step 3, Tidy the build up.

I start tomorrow morning.

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Kaapstad · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:07

Well here's the case, it's quite big but not as large as a LD V8. The case behind in the pic is a 800D with my GTX 690s in it.

Some screws etc.

Some PSUs

That's better

Yet more fans

In with the mobo

3970X fitted

And on with the block

Some tubing

Some rads, not even a 900D will take these.

Here is one of the rads with it's 9 x 140mm fans fitted.

With the grill in place.

The rads filled and ready to go, just add PC.

Corsair Dominator Cas 9 2400mhz

Suddenly this case is not looking so roomy with four GPUs in it.

Some cabling

Finally got some water onto the cards.

Some more pics with the mid plate in

Kaapstad · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:08

Gregster · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:24

Looking forward to this. Also interested in your thoughts on the 900, as I have seen some mixed reactions.

Appleby · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:26

Rolling Stones - Yup
4 x R9 290X - Yup
i7 3970X or 4930k - Yup

You have my interest!

Kaapstad · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:34

Gregster said:
Looking forward to this. Also interested in your thoughts on the 900, as I have seen some mixed reactions.

When I start working on it I will give some feedback.

One thing I think Corsair should have included is exit points for the hoses when using external radiators.

whyscotty · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:38

Can't wait for this - but i will

CharlieRich · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:52

Jeeeeeez this is pretty beast

Gregster · 20 Dec 2013 at 21:58

Kaapstad said:
When I start working on it I will give some feedback.

One thing I think Corsair should have included is exit points for the hoses when using external radiators.

Sounds more than reasonable, as there is some 1080 rads that could be used externally. Seems lazy to not put them in in truth but nothing a drill wouldn't sort.

PhysicsMan94 · 21 Dec 2013 at 01:11

This should be good, look forward to seeing the progress.

Gregster said:
Looking forward to this. Also interested in your thoughts on the 900, as I have seen some mixed reactions.

I have a 900D and it is an amazing case in my opinion, very nice to work with (easy cable management, lots of room and so forth) and is excellent quality all around - looks great too, especially the brushed aluminium finish on the front faceplate.

fantasticCG · 21 Dec 2013 at 01:15

PhysicsMan94 said:
This should be good, look forward to seeing the progress.

I have a 900D and it is an amazing case in my opinion, very nice to work with (easy cable management, lots of room and so forth) and is excellent quality all around - looks great too, especially the brushed aluminium finish on the front faceplate.

+1 it's a really beautiful case to work with

Akagi · 21 Dec 2013 at 01:47

Why not get a single 1350 - 1500W PSU? It would be tidier and perfectly adequate. A grand total of 2400W is absolutely ludicrous and nowhere near necessary for anything.

PhysicsMan94 · 21 Dec 2013 at 02:33

acme15 said:
Why not get a single 1350 - 1500W PSU? It would be tidier and perfectly adequate. A grand total of 2400W is absolutely ludicrous and nowhere near necessary for anything.

I'd agree with this and it would give you the opportunity of sticking a large rad at the top of the 900D (as I assume you'll be putting 1 PSU top and 1 bottom, but I may be wrong?), however I'd imagine that the power draw of those 4 290X's will be pretty large at full load. And as loud as a jet engine too

Hotwired · 21 Dec 2013 at 02:52

Kaapstad said:
When I start working on it I will give some feedback.

One thing I think Corsair should have included is exit points for the hoses when using external radiators.

Perhaps they chose not to because it would fly against their selling line of it being the case you can get EVERYTHING inside

Akagi · 21 Dec 2013 at 02:52

PhysicsMan94 said:
I'd imagine that the power draw of those 4 290X's will be pretty large at full load. And as loud as four jet engines too

Fixed.

colinmcr · 21 Dec 2013 at 02:57

Sounds awesome, look forward to this one.

Kaapstad · 21 Dec 2013 at 05:03

acme15 said:
Why not get a single 1350 - 1500W PSU? It would be tidier and perfectly adequate. A grand total of 2400W is absolutely ludicrous and nowhere near necessary for anything.

PhysicsMan94 said:
I'd agree with this and it would give you the opportunity of sticking a large rad at the top of the 900D (as I assume you'll be putting 1 PSU top and 1 bottom, but I may be wrong?), however I'd imagine that the power draw of those 4 290X's will be pretty large at full load. And as loud as a jet engine too

The power draw of 4 x R9 290Xs and an i7 3970X all overclocked is going to be around 1800 watts so unfortunately two PSUs are needed. :eek:

Something Else · 21 Dec 2013 at 10:59

Obviously it will be watercooled but its gonna need some massive rad space! Do you have a chiller or is it just radiators?

Kaapstad · 21 Dec 2013 at 11:08

Something Else said:
Obviously it will be watercooled but its gonna need some massive rad space! Do you have a chiller or is it just radiators?

I have got two MO-RA3 420 PRO black rads and a chiller if I need to use it.

Nickolp1974 · 21 Dec 2013 at 11:18

looking forward to this Kaap, are you putting the BE under water once blocks are available???