My first build log!

anixan

anixan

anixan

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Hi All,

This is my first build log and I thought I would document and share my experience with you all :)

Main Components:

ThermalTake Core V71 Case
ThermalTake Toughpower 2000w Power Supply
MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming Motherboard
R9 290X Lightning Graphics Card
Intel 4770k CPU
Vengeance® Pro Series — 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 DRAM 2400MHz

Liquid Cooling Components:

D5 Photon 270 Reservoir/Pump Combo
D5 Aluminium Screw Ring (Black)
RayStorm CPU WaterBlock
G1/4″ to 7/16″ ID, 5/8″ OD Compression Fitting (Black Chrome) V2
EK-FC R9-290X Lightning - Acetal+Nickel
Mayhems Ice Dragon Nano Fluid 1L
XSPC Highfelx Hose

*****EDIT*****
I forgot to add the rads lol, see below:
EX240 Dual Fan Radiator
AX240 Dual Fan Radiator
4x XSPC 120mm 2000RPM Fan

Cables:

BitFenix 24-pin ATX extension 30cm - sleeved white / white
BitFenix SATA 3 Cable 30cm - sleeved white / black
BitFenix Molex to SATA Adapter 4x 20 cm - sleeved white / black

So there you have my list of components, apart from HDD's which im pulling from my old machine. I have added some pics below and there will be more to follow :)

Images:

http://imgur.com/a/RAjsY
 
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Quick Update :D

I have managed to get a bit done today however I am still waiting on the cooling block for the R9 290x Lightning which should arrive Tue/Wed :)

The gallery below shows some pics of where I am up to :)

http://imgur.com/a/AQV50

I will have more pictures as things progress :)
 
I am thinking of getting 6 x 45degree fittings, do you think 2 45 degree fitting would solve the issue with the bottom pipe? I am thinking one on the rad and one on the res ;)
 
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anixan please remove the competitor links for the cables and re-check the FAQ regards these.
 
So I have progressed a bit further now my additional parts arrived :D

I have added some pics below so you can see the VERY nice EK Waterblock for the MSI 290x Lightning card :)

Also I have connected the loop and i am currently running a 24hr leak test before attaching the final pieces :D

http://imgur.com/a/67lhb
 
looks nice!
also I reckon you should post the pictures directly as it will make it easier to see, especially for mobile users
 
Hi All,

So I have been finalising the pieces over the last 2 days and it is now up and running. @phate1337 , yes you are right I could have done that, guess it didn't cross my mind but shouldn't affect performance so ill leave it for now but will loo at it in the future when some more work :) also yes my bad dont know why I put 2000 lol :S its a 1500watt toughpower :P

So since I have had the system up and running I have been playing around with the OC of the CPU to get that stable before I move onto the GPU, I have upped the volts to 1.2 and the core clock to 4400mhz, has anyone got any advise around this? It is perfectly stable at this OC and when benchmarking for games for 30min temp never goes over 55C.

The pictures are below of the setup inside through the sidepanel, the case from the front and my complete setup. I know there is a lot of tubing and curves but I like that and will be leaving it for now, maybe build a grid piped system in the future :)

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