Leviathan - X99, SLI 980ti's and watercooling!

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Hi All and welcome to the build log of Leviathan my PC! In my last build I went with a Black and Green colour scheme and I now want to mix things up a little and go with a custom rigid tubed loop with blue coolant! Follow the thread for the full build log of the computer!

I would like to say a big thanks to the companies which have made Leviathan possible!

Reason for the name "Leviathan", what is more of an apt name for a giant watercooled beast than the name for a giant sea beast!

Parts List
Case: CaseLabs Mercury S8
CPU: Intel i7 5930k
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X99
RAM: 32gb DDR4 GSkill Value (4x8gb)
GPU: 2x Zotac GTX 980ti
SSD: 4x Crucial M550 256gb (RAID 0)
HDD: 3tb Western Digital Green
PSU: Corsair AX1200i
Fans: 5x Phobia E-loops, 2x Corsair AF120's

Watercooling
CPU block: EK Supremecy EVO in Black
GPU block: 2x EK Titan X blocks with backplates
RAM Block: 2x EK Monarch X4 RAM Blocks
Reservoir: EK X-RES X3 250
Pump: 2x EK D5 Vario's in a dual pump top
Radiator 1: Alphacool NexXxos Monsta 240mm
Radiator 2: Alphacool NexXxos Monsta 360mm
Rigid Tubing: Monsoon 16mm tubing
Rigid Fittings: Barrow 16mm fittings and EK 45/90 degree rotary fittings
Rigid Flex: XSPC 19/13mm flexible tubing
Rigid Fittings: XSPC 19/13mm compression Black Chrome
Extra fittings: Koolance Flow meter, EK-AF passthrough
Coolant: De-Ionised water with Mayhem's Dark blue dye

Extras
Cables: Fully custom Sleeved cable set by Shakmods (Thanks Sali)
LED's: Monsoon g1/4 LED, two modded 30cm white strip LED's

Make sure you are subscribed to the build log to see all the updates for this build!
 
Hey mate
Nice list of gear, reminds me a bit of mine some time ago ;)
I built a system in S8 myself so can give you a link to my old project, for reference: Radster

One advice - get a pedestal for that S8 too.
You will save a lot of time and nerves on cable management.
And temps will be significantly lower with pedestal.

Looking forward to see some pics ;)
 
Bart_Hunt said:
Hey mate
Nice list of gear, reminds me a bit of mine some time ago ;)
I built a system in S8 myself so can give you a link to my old project, for reference: Radster

One advice - get a pedestal for that S8 too.
You will save a lot of time and nerves on cable management.
And temps will be significantly lower with pedestal.

Looking forward to see some pics ;)
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This isnt my first rodeo with this case! I won build log of the month with it earlier this year on LTT!

However I did look at the pedestal for the future and adding some bigger radiators in it!

For cable management I have got some really nice cables cut to length from Shakmods coming! He has been extremely helpful with making these cables. The other cables I am going to be cutting/ lengthening to make it just right!

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Hello all and welcome to update number two. Unfortunately no one guessed what the picture was so the 980ti which was the prize will just have to be given away another time... There isn't really a give away!

None the less it is update time for you all! The picture was of the EK titan block which are going onto the GTX 980ti's!

I think that EK has updated their packaging since last time I got their parts. The boxes do look pretty swanky! However the block boxes do weigh more than you might expect!


EK Titan X Block by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

I had the choice between going for black blocks and the plexi ones and I could help but choose the stealthy look, these blocks just look amazing! and also, they have Titan X on the blocks so I can make out that I have got two Titan X's :D

EK Titan X Block by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Had to take the sexy close up of the engraving job they have done onto the inside of the block. It is so shiny! the amount of times I needed to clean this was annoying though! It is a complete finger print magnet, especially when I split my mountain dew and had to touch it with my Dorito encrusted hands.


EK Titan X Block by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Another close up, but this time the full picture of the one, none of you could guess... If only someone had guessed, they would be a 980ti better off now... There isnt really a giveaway, who would just give away a 980ti! If I had another one I would put them in three way SLI!!


EK Titan X Block by Mathew Teague, on Flickr


"Dont look at me! I am naked!"

Watercooling the 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

A nice closeup of the GM200 core powering this monster of a graphics card!

Watercooling the 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr


Watercooling the 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Catching the rays, side by side... Naked

Watercooling the 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Not the best technique but we got there in the end! Got the blocks onto the GPU's and everything was looking sweet!

Watercooling the 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Backplates are on and installed onto the cards, however they dont seam to have used the same metal as last time, these seam a little sticky to the touch and real finger print magnets. The other issue is, I had to really scrub to get my finger prints off the cards as they were almost imprinted in!


EK WB on GTX 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr


EK WB on GTX 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

The cards looking skinny!

EK WB on GTX 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

A little close up on the power delivery!

EK WB on GTX 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Another close up on the GPU's

EK WB on GTX 980ti by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Now I wanted to do a little mod to the SLI bridge, It was very easy actually! I thought I would be taking things apart! But hope I have done you proud Jay!


EVGA SLI Bridge Mod by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

It may not look as blue here but in person it looks spot on with what I was going for! Very happy with the colour!

EVGA SLI Bridge Mod by Mathew Teague, on Flickr


Well guys, that concludes another build log update... I hope you have enjoyed so far! Make sure that you subscribe to the thread and most of all, get involved! You might win an imaginary GTX 980ti! Til the next time!

TPK awayyyyyy
 
Hey all and here is update number three of this build log!

The build is now in full swing and the updates are going to be coming hot and heavy! I am stoked on all the stuff I have done so far and looking forward to getting this build completed! I have now got all the parts I need to the build except for some of the smaller bits like the spray paints I am going to need...

Well here is the first look at the 5930k! I have had it booted already and a quick prime95 run just to make sure it wasn't a dead chip!


Intel i7 5930k by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

I dropped the CPU into the motherboard to make sure it was in a safe spot! The retention arms on the CPU socket were kinda scary! It felt like I was putting a lot of pressure down on it! However everything was fine and it was just me being overly scared about killing a £400+ processor!


5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

The only thing that is killing my OCD is that the CPU is actually upside down in the CPU socket. I spent like 20 minutes making sure it was correct and then dropped it into place! but WHHHHYYYY do you have the socket upside down! It is killing me a little inside right now!


5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Here is a little close up of the CPU in situe! It is one big CPU and one big socket!

5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Here is a little closeup of the Asus Sabertooth! I absolutely love this motherboard! It is strong as heck but they have got these little dust covers! It is a really great though as as it cleans the look of the motherboard so much! I have the Z87 version of the Asus Sabertooth motherboard and I really only had one choice for my X99 motherboard. The thing is an absolute tank!

Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

A quick closeup of top thermal armour!

Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

ARGGGGHHHHHHHHH! This upside down socket is killing me!

5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Another little closeup of the CPU in its socket!

5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Here is the 8 pin EPS and the 4 pin EPS in the background! After a little researching I was able to find out that I can use both so the cabling of is going to be looking awesome! However, if anyone has anymore information other than just me making it look pretty I would be interested to know!

5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

The good old X99 plate to show off the Sabertooth board!

5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Another tasty little closeup of the dust defenders on the internals of the motherboard, however I do wish they made enough for all the ports/ pins on the motherboard as there isnt enough for all of them!


5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Some more shots of the dust defenders, just the externals of it! These things are so strong. I think that they actually need to make the sound dust defenders a little less rigid! They are really difficult to get them out of the ports!


5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

The back of this looks so sexy!

5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Here are the dust defenders for the PCI-E Sockets. Again these things are great! My previous build got filled with dust because of negative airflow and these saved the extra PCI-E sockets because I can pretty much garuntee that it would have killed them! There was a serious amount of dust!


5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Yes, this truly is the Ultimate force!

5930k + Asus Sabertooth X99 by Mathew Teague, on Flickr


Thanks for checking out me putting the processor in the motherboard and doing an overview of the CPU socket and motherboard! I am really really happy with this motherboard! I cannot wait until it is in use because it has a tonne of features! Also, my last overclock on my 4770k was awesome and I can put that down to an awesome CPU but also a brilliantly made motherboard!

Well this is TPK out again! It is Friday night and it is beer o'clock! Stay tuned for more updates for this as I have some stuff in the works for this weekend! The case might even make an appearance if the weather is as forecast tomorrow!


Weekend - beer time! by Mathew Teague, on Flickr

Thanks for checking out my build log and make sure you get involved! I am interested to know of your thoughts on the build so far!

TPK Awwwwwaaayyyyy!
 
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