Frosty's 780Ti X79 Overhaul

Silent_Scone · 11 Dec 2013 at 13:34

Hi folks, I've had my Elysium case for almost 3 years now. It's served me very well. It's extremely well priced and offers huge space, but there are a few aspects of the case that are poorly designed.

So, what's the next best thing? Besides the likes of Caselabs, only one solution: 900D

I think it's high time to put the 780Tis under water.

Current spec rundown is

Xigmatec Elysium

ASUS X79 Deluxe

4960X @ 4.5Ghz 1.29v

EVGA SC 780Ti 3GB Tri SLi

32GB 1866Mhz (OC to 2133Mhz 1.65V)

Enermax Revo 1500W PSU

420MM Coolgate Radiator

D5 XSPC Dualbay Res.

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Changes:

Corsair 900D

Superflower 1200W PSU

2X 480mm XSPC radiators

3x EK 780Ti water blocks

XSPC twin D5 dual bay res

Not much to add at the moment, but will add some photos later in the week as have a fair few parts coming to get started

Silent_Scone · 11 Dec 2013 at 13:47

Cheers Neil. I've done several builds before this just never really bothered with the GPUs as I get through them like hot cross buns, but GK110s in Tri SLi is definitely not discrete in the noise department lol.

Silent_Scone · 11 Dec 2013 at 15:33

I've just spent circa £1,800 + in chassis and watercooling. Doesn't come cheap this loop business

Aneskimo said:
Though you was going for the caselabs? I asked rj about bringing one over for me but the cost was quite a fair bit. Nice spec expect plenty of pics : )

I was, but I couldn't get hold of them today regarding shipping, and in all honesty this close to Christmas I'm being impatient. The 900D should cover all my bases. The only reason I'm opting out of using the Elysium again for a full loop is it's starting to wear a bit, and the quality and functionality of parts of it are showing their age. Amazing case though for £150.

Silent_Scone · 11 Dec 2013 at 15:41

I had a glance at them before but they look tighter than my Elysium?

Silent_Scone · 11 Dec 2013 at 16:34

BubbySoup said:
You can get a 480 in the top and bottom, just like the 900D, only difference is the 900D has the rad on it's side whereas the Phantek has it flat. There is possibly less ventilation around the fans in the Phantek's in this configuration if you have it on a carpet.

Thanks for the suggestion but think I'll pass! 900D fits the bill :cool:

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Silent_Scone · 11 Dec 2013 at 18:22

Admiral Huddy said:
I had my Elysium for year. hated it.. It's a budget case for the size which is great but it shows in the quality. The side door, power switch etc .. just awful. I replaced it with the Swich 810 in the end. I love it but the 900D is a decent case from what i've seen

Look forward to seeing what you do.

Depends what you're using it for. Not really worth having at enthusiast level unless you have more than one GPU. It's built extremely well IMO in most aspects, but the design is showing it's age.

Silent_Scone · 11 Dec 2013 at 19:55

It all adds up.

900D didn't ship today from OCUk though which is a bit disappointing.

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Silent_Scone · 12 Dec 2013 at 10:27

Just one 1440P at the moment, two would suffice - but where's the fun in that

Silent_Scone · 12 Dec 2013 at 10:49

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Noted.

edit - Thank you

Silent_Scone · 12 Dec 2013 at 12:32

I meant the cards matey

. 2 is enough for some SSAA and all the whistles at 1440P, 3 just pushes it that step further

Silent_Scone · 12 Dec 2013 at 14:26

Do people think I'd get away with one D5 pump for this build? RES > 420mm> CPU > 3 GPU > 420mm > RES

Silent_Scone · 12 Dec 2013 at 15:36

Scrap previous question, just added another 360mm radiator to the loop

Silent_Scone · 12 Dec 2013 at 16:10

Couple of new gubbins photos. Many thanks OCUK...

Question...what are the differences between the parallel and serial EK bridges? Apparently the parallel triple bridge has slightly worse flow.

Silent_Scone · 12 Dec 2013 at 16:38

Cool. Thanks for the info

Silent_Scone · 13 Dec 2013 at 17:44

Some more parts arrived from OCUK.

Water blocks, some more compression fittings and rads are coming tomorrow. Probably won't get building till after Christmas mind you. Good things take time

Silent_Scone · 14 Dec 2013 at 15:49

Delivery this morning

Silent_Scone · 16 Dec 2013 at 11:25

Making sure I cover all bases this time - no regrets and all that

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All important drainage to come off the bottom rad.

Silent_Scone · 16 Dec 2013 at 11:36

Cheers, although luck doesn't really come into it

Silent_Scone · 16 Dec 2013 at 21:39

Managed to take a look at the case tonight. A few people said I'd struggle to fit a 360 at the front. They were right...Just isn't enough room, so bit peeved really that I didn't measure up first, but no love lost as sending the EK rad back as it's rattly anyway.

Not sure what to do at this stage, could fit a 240 at the front quite happily, but will see. May just stick with 2x 480s.

Not a lot to show photo wise but took a few with the rads in anyway. Plus this build is not particularly about looks and more functionality. Hence the drab black fans

Silent_Scone · 16 Dec 2013 at 23:36

too tight with the 480 in the bottom unfortunately. Was surprised also. Might fit one to the floor or possibly get a 240. Not decided yet dude