Build Log : Nocturnal [Eyefinity]

samuelc

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Hello Everyone!

This is my first pre-built watercooled system and my first build log too so here goes! Please dont hesitate to let me know if I'm not doing it right! Comments, criticism and suggestions would be much appreciated! Will be updating constantly over the week with reviews, more pictures, more pictures and more pictures! I'll do my best to get this as comprehensive as I possibly can! Will be updating the first 5 posts very frequently (or as fast as I can!) Manic 2 weeks due to renovations @ home and new furniture arriving etc. My apologies for the curtains. They are being replaced in 2 days!

First and Foremost,
A Big thank you to Richard O'Neill @ OCUK. Cheers for all the advice and help you have given me over the past weeks to get this rig done! I've received excellent customer support and extremely quick responses to all my queries every single time. Thank you very much guys.;)


System Build Lead - Richard O'Neill - TJ07 http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18046633
System Name : Nocturnal (Based on the Ultima Hydra @ http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-106-OE&groupid=43&catid=1270&subcat=)





CPU (will update the GPU clock when its stable)
Processor - Intel Core i7 930 2.80GHz @ 4.2Ghz
Case - Corsair 800D
Power Supply - Corsair 850W Modular
Motherboard - Asus Rampage Extreme 2
RAM - Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 (1600MHz)
Graphics Card - XFX 5970 Black Edition 2GB Overclocked to 950mhz/1300mhz Stable
SoundCard - Soundblaster Titanium HD Xifi
Hard Discs - 1 x Intel X25 80GB Gen 2, 2 x 1TB F3 Samsung
Headsets - Sennheiser PC360 / Beats Studio HD

Watercooling
Laing DDC 1-T Pro 10W 12V DC Pump
EK Water Blocks EK-Supreme HF Nickel Universal
EK Water Blocks EK-Full Cover Rampage Extreme Acetal & Nickel
EK Water Blocks Asus X58 Mosfet KIT - Acetal & Nickel
Bits Power 3/8" to 7/16" Black Compression Fitting
EK-DDC X-TOP Acetal Pump Top
Fluid XP+ Nano-Fluid Jet Black
EK Water Blocks EK-Supreme HF Nickel Universal
Masterkleer 7/16" Tubing UV White
EK 5970 Full Cover VGA Waterblock
Thermochill - 120.3 Radiator

Monitor(s)
Samsung 2443BW x 3 [1900x1200] [16:10]

Peripherels (Will be updating this list as I go along)
Keyboard - Razer Black Widow Ultimate
Mouse - Razer Death Adder
Mouse Mat - Razer Vespula Mat
Speakers - Z6600 Logitech
XFX Triple Monitor Stand
Desk - Galant (Black)






 
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Random Shots of Preparing the desk and peripherels

OUT with the old Computer & Desk [Area 51 ALX 5870 CF]


Interior of my Area 51 ALX. I must admit I loved the vents at the top. But this machine fails compared to the Nocturnal in my opinion.



New XFX Stand
 
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Final Build Pictures!

@ OCUK's Counter! Managed to meet Phil but didn't manage to meet Rich though I'm sure there will be another time!


The Staff @ Ocuk very kindly recommended that we had lunch at this pub. Food was Excellent! We had to take a break as it was a long long drive back to London.


A comparison between the RV01 VS the 800D


A Picture my dear wife took! The Wiring will be tidied up and the curtains will be burnt!


Dragons Age [Eyefinity] Maxed out 5970x1200
 
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Graphics Card - XFX 5970 2GB Black Edition - Fitted by Richard O'Neil







Real Close :)


Let the overclocking begin!
Hey chaps.

Achieved a very stable overclock of 950/1300. I've gone up to 1000/1350 but I didn't bother staying there as there's not a game I can't play on eyefinity mode with those clocks! Temperatures do not ever go above 56 degree's AFAIK. Richard did an excellent job in fitting the waterblock.

Here's a list of the programs I used.
XFX Overvolt Tool
CPU Z
GPU Z
Furmark 1.6
ATI Catalyst
MSI Afterburner (max voltage of 1299)
RealTemp
Furmark
Vantage Score 29105
Mark 06 Score 28919
 
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i7930 2.8 overclocked to 4.2ghz. Max Load 60 Degrees.







Windows Boot Time - 11.7 seconds. (Thats with my core applications installed) 28/03/2010
 
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Got a link to that desk? I want :D

To make it clear - I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT
 
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rexehuk said:
Got a link to that desk? I want :D

To make it clear - I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT
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It's from Ikea I have the same desk and have always considered a triple monitor setup.... hmmm will follow this thread and see if I make the jump :)
 
system is at the early stages of testing today
we have gone straight in with a 4ghz overclock, temperatures are excellent.

will push for more once full stability is reached

uploading initial pictures to photobucket now :)
 
rjkoneill said:
system is at the early stages of testing today
we have gone straight in with a 4ghz overclock, temperatures are excellent.

will push for more once full stability is reached

uploading initial pictures to photobucket now :)
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whoa!! Good Morning Richard.. How do I find the trust email buddy? Couldn't seem to find it when I clicked on your profile.. :(
 
King Arthur said:
I've also edited your post to reflect the watercooling parts we changed you across to. EK all the way :)

Phil
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Heyyy! Thanks mate!

When you have a spare minute, could you change the topic title as I've got a silly typo.. can't seem to do it myself. sorry mate

Noctornal to Nocturnal! I blame the late night post!
 
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