A Window To Wales
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AAAAAARRRGGGHH!!! Fired it up and already have an issue: First up I was correct, pump 1 runs a lot faster than pump 2. The problem? Installed Aquasuite, both Aquaero's recognised, both pumps there but neither will respond to any changes I make, they just carry on at the same speed... Any ideas before I go crazy?
You like it so far then LePhuronn?! Can't wait to get the front back on it now to see it finished
You like it so far then LePhuronn?! Can't wait to get the front back on it now to see it finished
Thanks a lot mate, I honestly thought this build was going to be a lot more divisive than it has but am very pleasantly surprised by the responses it has received
Bumped the GPU core to +160 (hitting 2126 during the test according to Afterburner) just as a random starting point. CPU still stock it got a Time Spy score of 7558. GPU 8153 @ 52.17 fps & 47.52 fps with CPU 5350 @ 17.98 fps.
Still haven't figured these bloody pumps out but guess as soon as I have the CPU is going to receive a swift kick up the backside via an increased multiplier
Thank you, I had the idea for the radiator / fan cover and lightbox months ago, but when I found the edge strip light diffuser on eBay I decided not to bother... Glad I changed my mind again now
Good news, IT'S FINISHED! So time for an update full of pictures
First job though was to fix the issues I was having with the pumps. As you can see they definitely weren't running at 40%!
As this was giving me brain ache I decided to have a break and run a quick benchmark again. Chucked +165 on the GPU core and +475 on the memory to see what happened (CPU still @ stock).
Time Spy came in @ 7774, with the GPU scoring 8448 and the CPU 5356. Not too bad, but definitely going to clock the CPU when I get a few spare minutes
Then some good news: Some very helpful people over in the watercooling section pointed me in the right direction. It seems even when controlling pumps via Aquabus you need to run them via USB first. GREAT! Except check out where the USB headers are...
20 odd minutes and much swearing later they were both plugged in and working perfectly, so a big thanks to those who saved my brain!!
Next up I got the lightbox / shroud mounted properly...
...Added the green dye and she was finally done!
Now for some not brilliant but good enough for now phone pics
And lit up at night:
Hopefully when the Missus gets back from Asia next week I'll be allowed to play with the Nikon and get some better quality pics up, but until then I'd just like to say a massive thanks to the guys at Parvum for doing such a stunning job on the case and all you guys who not only followed the build but also gave me a lot of help and advice along the way. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out so I'm off to put it to use now and admire the graphics on Project Cars
First job though was to fix the issues I was having with the pumps. As you can see they definitely weren't running at 40%!
As this was giving me brain ache I decided to have a break and run a quick benchmark again. Chucked +165 on the GPU core and +475 on the memory to see what happened (CPU still @ stock).
Time Spy came in @ 7774, with the GPU scoring 8448 and the CPU 5356. Not too bad, but definitely going to clock the CPU when I get a few spare minutes
Then some good news: Some very helpful people over in the watercooling section pointed me in the right direction. It seems even when controlling pumps via Aquabus you need to run them via USB first. GREAT! Except check out where the USB headers are...
20 odd minutes and much swearing later they were both plugged in and working perfectly, so a big thanks to those who saved my brain!!
Next up I got the lightbox / shroud mounted properly...
...Added the green dye and she was finally done!
Now for some not brilliant but good enough for now phone pics
And lit up at night:
Hopefully when the Missus gets back from Asia next week I'll be allowed to play with the Nikon and get some better quality pics up, but until then I'd just like to say a massive thanks to the guys at Parvum for doing such a stunning job on the case and all you guys who not only followed the build but also gave me a lot of help and advice along the way. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out so I'm off to put it to use now and admire the graphics on Project Cars
Very nice build mate, the lighting is perfect.
You can sit back and enjoy it now
Thanks a lot mate, really happy with how smooth the lighting turned out in the end as that always annoyed me on my old build
Ran a quick test using Project Cars and the temps are crazy compared to my last build. Racing in thunderstorm weather used to have my last rig screaming with the fans going over 1100rpm and the water hitting 40°C+. Gave this one a quick spin with pretty much all settings maxed out and with just the front fans @ 500rpm for CPU and one bottom set running @ 600rpm for GPU the water in the loops hit a max of 24°C and 29°C. Could play in the desert if I turn the other 6 fans on and crank em all up a bit
Sorry mate, got a bit impatient waiting for you to finish yours first! That's good to hear, will keep an eye out for some updates once you fire it up again
That is a tempting price though, thinking maybe a glass panel cut with hexagonal holes to replace the solid front on the old build, get a bit of air flowing through it...
I knew it would make a massive difference but must admit I was shocked by how low the temps were with half the fans off and the others at stupidly low speeds. Thought I'd still need them all running at 600 - 800rpm when gaming... Quite a pleasant surprise
Thank you, now to get some new games on it and stress that GPU a bit
I've not properly stress tested either since watercooling them mate, will have a go later and report back
Thank you very much, those Retweets from OcUK certainly livened my notifications up for a day or 2
I'm more relieved to be finished than anything as this build was delayed so many times by lack of funds, out of stock parts, work getting in the way etc that it was starting to feel like it would never be finished. Glad I stuck with it though as it's a major step up from any builds I've done previously and I learned loads along the way.
I probably won't be doing anything for a while now unfortunately as the missus and bank manager would both murder me, but the next job will probably be using the skills I've learned from this build to update my previous one
It certainly does! My previous one was my first ever attempt at watercooling, which did a lot to prove that with the advice received from guys on here any idiot can do it
It was only a very plain and boring build for me to learn from really, but the log is here if you wish to take look anyway
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/dripping-with-style-or-floody-disaster.18704583/This forum is a seriously good place to start if you ever need any help with the watercooling or just the build in general, not sure I'd have managed the first one without the help and advice of folks on here
Thanks, they really do look ugly without a heatsink though don't they. If you want a more professional looking M.2 checkout the new TeamGroup Cardea M.2 drive. Only comes in red atm (I think) but far better looking than the usual drives.
Thanks, they really do look ugly without a heatsink though don't they. If you want a more professional looking M.2 checkout the new TeamGroup Cardea M.2 drive. Only comes in red atm (I think) but far better looking than the usual drives.
Don't blame you at all for going with the Pro, if I wasn't going to add a heatsink I'd go for a black PCB every time.
I messaged TeamGroup direct to ask and it doesn't look like a green one is on the cards, but as they pointed out I managed to make their RAM white so why can't I make their M.2 green... They have a point!
That's actually not a bad money making idea mate. Buy a load of cheap heatsinks off eBay, spray em different colours, add a thermal pad and relist them as M.2 heatsinks for treble the price! Might have to look into that one a bit more...
That would be awesome, cheers! Was certainly a risky one but I think the quite subtle lighting really helped, if it had been filled with green and white LED's it could have gone a bit '****** up in Blackpool'... He says, with the green and white LED fans and massive lit up dragon
If anyone who enjoyed this log (or loves Wales!) could vote for the build here https://builds.gg/oj4/a-window-to-wales-3572 that would be awesome, thank you