Pre-Build testing log

Nickolp1974 · 13 Jul 2014 at 10:37

Hi folks having a change round again as i'm wanting to accommodate a chiller into my loop. I was going to wait till i received all the components..... but i couldn't

Experiencing a few problems with the test bench, so need to contact the shop/manufacturer regarding this, problem is that where the acrylic has been drilled there are inserts to screw into but these inserts are not glued in properly so things cant be tightened fully and because of this when inserting say the gpu it pushes the inserts down causing the mobo to flex and cause a poor connection in the pci slot so this needs to be addressed asap.

The completed spec List, some of which were out of stock and coming next week, hopefully along with the chiller

So once everything is here i'll strip down again and rebuild it as intended.

SPEC

Rampage black edition with mono block
4930k
16gb Trident X @2400 cas9
EVGA 780Ti classified + acetal waterblock
Superflower 1200w plat
Aqua computer Aquaero 6 PRO
1x 120 gb evo(win 8)
1x 120 gb evo(win 7)
1x 240gb evo (bits and bobs)
Dual DDC pwm pumps
Bitspower fittings and Koolance QDC's
2x Alphacool 420 x 140 x 80mm rads for 24/7 duties
1x 790w chiller for benching

Anyway once properly completed i shall endeavour to write a proper build log once i have rebuilt but heres some pics for now

First pics need resizing so i'll hide 'em for now

smogsy · 13 Jul 2014 at 13:12

could you resize the pictures?

even on my 2560x1080 its hgard to see it all
ah i hit spoiler, no worries

looking good so far!

mightymouse · 13 Jul 2014 at 18:17

looks good but yea photos are hard to see clearly without having to move side ways lol

Pgreenwo · 13 Jul 2014 at 18:59

Mono block looks great with the ek gpu. Look forward to more

Nickolp1974 · 13 Jul 2014 at 19:35

I'll sort pics out guys when i do the proper final build log.

It does paul, temps are good too, defo seen a drop on cpu temps even though i am only running on 1 rad at the mo. TBH i could run 24/7 on that one rad but wheres the fun in that!!

EK need to make there instructions a little clearer, took a few attempts to get it right.

Loxa · 13 Jul 2014 at 19:48

What is "Liquid Tape" used for? Never seen it before.

Nickolp1974 · 13 Jul 2014 at 19:51

Its used to insulate/protect from moisture, going to be getting a chiller next week and have to protect against condensation when i take my water temp down to about 4c

DJ_Bucho · 14 Jul 2014 at 11:31

Wow this is an impressive build and the parts you've used are all top spec as well. Looking forward to seeing this chiller your talking about and the results it gives once it's installed

WalderX · 14 Jul 2014 at 15:09

Looking awesome mate

Nickolp1974 · 14 Jul 2014 at 15:22

DJ_Bucho said:
Wow this is an impressive build and the parts you've used are all top spec as well. Looking forward to seeing this chiller your talking about and the results it gives once it's installed

Cheers, chiller won't do much on the CPU as I'm not temp limited but the gpu should do fairly well as the Ti's like to be cool, they must be kept below 40c to push big clocks and higher volts, my max is around 1400mhz with a water temp of 20c so with a 4c water I'm aiming for 1500mhz+

WalderX said:
Looking awesome mate

Thx bud

Nickolp1974 · 5 Aug 2014 at 22:20

Few changes incoming, the Chillers on a hold just for the mo, and the Ti classy has gone and in its place is 2x 780 classy's, just awaiting my second block a certain company is being incredibly slow

wanting a swift so the extra frames will come in handy. would have liked another Ti classy but funds wont allow at this present time, and just to please scotsdragon had to save enough to buy a mic!!!
Anyway pics hopefully weds/thurs, made myself a new work/gaming station tonight as i needed more space.

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Pre-Build testing log