My new build - Caselabs Magnum M8

Kered_Dub · 18 Oct 2015 at 22:11

Just finished my new build, apologies however as this isn't much a build-log but some details and pics for those who may be interested...

PC Spec:

Caselabs Magnum M8 case with optional 31mm top
I7 5960x
Nvidia GTX 980 Ti SLI (EVGA Factory OC)
Nvidia 2-way SLI spaced bridge with illumination
32Gb DDR4 Kingston Hyper-X Predator @ 2400MHz (Cas 12)
ASUS Rampage V Extreme
Intel 750 series PCI-E SSD / NVMe 800Gb
Corsair K70 RGB mechanical keyboard (brown cherry mx switches)
Roccat Kone XTD mouse
ACER XB270HU 144MHz G-Sync IPS monitor with Ergotron MX arm
Corsair AX1500i PSU with green braided cables custom made from Shakmods in the UK
Bitfenix Alchemy green LED lighting strips
Phobya PWM extension cables (various)
Silverstone 120mm fan filters (various)

Water-Cooling Spec

EK Rampage V Extreme Monoblock
EK Blocks for the GTX 980Ti cards
24 x Akasa Apache Black fans (great static pressure / low noise / PWM)
Fan grills from ColdZero
3 x Coolgate G2 360 rads
Tubing was 1/2 ID 3/4 OD Primochill - Primoflex Advanced LRT (Clear)
Monsoon Dual Bay D5 Pump / Res combo
EK D5 PWM pump
Monsoon metalic green compression fittings
Bitspower compression fittings

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This never ends well · 18 Oct 2015 at 23:01

Very clean and tidy build.

deFiniLoGy · 18 Oct 2015 at 23:08

Looks super clean, good job!!

M8 really is a superb case, very easy to work with and great craftsmanship!!

Shame that I am downsizing and have to let go of my M8...

grim. · 18 Oct 2015 at 23:44

It looks like you've done a great job and made a tidy build. Now get some more pics up to show it off!

Luggs · 19 Oct 2015 at 09:39

+1 for more internal pics mate!

Great looking build + lighting. They are a very nice looking cases

Good choice in mouse + keyboard too

Deathjester · 19 Oct 2015 at 10:04

It's really hard to see what's going on inside the case.
But it looks alright from what I can see.

Kered_Dub · 19 Oct 2015 at 14:26

Thanks for all the interest, I will definitely put up more picks but it might take me a day or two so please bear with me :-)

Also this thing weighs a ton so its not easy to move around for decent internal shots, lighting etc.

Gotta say though I'm really loving the fact its whisper quiet. My old XBox 360 was louder!

Bickaxe · 19 Oct 2015 at 15:56

Would love to see more internals.

I have the Monsoon green chaingun fittings. Apart from 1 of them, you can't make out the green very well.
I've found that white light as your lighting strip shows things up better than green (if your internals are mostly green). The green LED on my fans and RAM look better for it (IMO). I did try green originally.

Which fluid/dye did you use?

mods1965 · 19 Oct 2015 at 16:15

Lovely build. +1 for more pics please.

Kered_Dub · 20 Oct 2015 at 21:54

More pics on the way (hopefully tomorrow)

In the meantime... Fire Strike Extreme - defaults + all components at stock / res for benchmarking was 1440p

Kered_Dub · 22 Oct 2015 at 14:22

Some new pics.

More internal shots to come but here's a few new ones nonetheless.

Kered_Dub · 23 Oct 2015 at 00:32

Found some WIP pics from when I was building it... So in no particular order...

Shakmods in the UK made all my braided PSU cables.

Luggs · 23 Oct 2015 at 08:19

Nice pics, thanks for sharing. The ColdZero grills are especially cool

mods1965 · 23 Oct 2015 at 10:03

Thanks for the new pics. Wow! that's an 8 Pack class PC. Serious kit and cooling.
That must have cost a bit!

Kered_Dub · 23 Oct 2015 at 10:22

Thanks for all the nice words :-)

Yeah... I'm sure Mr VISA will be sending me a Christmas card this year

Most people would probably expect an engine and a steering wheel for what I paid