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I just stuck them through the right grommet near the top of where the motherboard will be... then there's more usable length and they're not visible.
ramthor's monster build
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Love the desk btw... looks like I might get one of those when I have some cash.
Don
No I won't leave it, as you clearly don't know when to drop it - I suggest you take the time I am giving you, to reflect on the rules, and to open a thread in the Forum Content Discussion subforum, to sort out the issues you clearly need to discuss. Until you have opened a thread there, this one will remain locked.
I'm slightly disappointed, as although this thread got off to a rocky start, it is showing promise, and I appreciate the dedication you are putting in photoing and documenting, what should be a build that most of us can only dream of.
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Ramthor's Monster Build - Intermediate monster
Just to keep you informed here are some results of my work. It's still an intermediate result. The motherboard has same issues hence the odd placement of the memory sticks so it will be replaced.
When that happens I'll have to re-do everything and start on rigid tubing, adding a second res and second rad on the bottom, plus 4 more awesome Corsair ML coolers for air intake and exhaust. I quite like them.
I still kept photo-documenting all I've done even though I haven't posted anything so no information was lost. But it's unfortunate that my log was cut short and you couldn't witness in real-time how the machine was built. It should be inspirational for many noobs like me, going into this with no advanced knowledge or experience.
It's been an awesome week for me building this, especially because just a few months ago I didn't know anything about water cooling, nada, zippo. So I am proud of what I've done. I've even managed to get into the 3DMark Hall of Fame in TimeSpy (Overall #94, 2 GPUs #60) and FireStrike Extreme (2 GPUs top, #27) after some tinkering with overclocking. You can check it out!
Here are the pictures. Enjoy!
Just to keep you informed here are some results of my work. It's still an intermediate result. The motherboard has same issues hence the odd placement of the memory sticks so it will be replaced.
When that happens I'll have to re-do everything and start on rigid tubing, adding a second res and second rad on the bottom, plus 4 more awesome Corsair ML coolers for air intake and exhaust. I quite like them.
I still kept photo-documenting all I've done even though I haven't posted anything so no information was lost. But it's unfortunate that my log was cut short and you couldn't witness in real-time how the machine was built. It should be inspirational for many noobs like me, going into this with no advanced knowledge or experience.
It's been an awesome week for me building this, especially because just a few months ago I didn't know anything about water cooling, nada, zippo. So I am proud of what I've done. I've even managed to get into the 3DMark Hall of Fame in TimeSpy (Overall #94, 2 GPUs #60) and FireStrike Extreme (2 GPUs top, #27) after some tinkering with overclocking. You can check it out!
Here are the pictures. Enjoy!
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Glad you posted it up. When your main thread was locked I was sure you wouldn't bother posting up, especially given the warm welcome you got to the build proposal. Looks good though, now you can enjoy it. Cracking spec to it, I'm mostly jealous of that monitor though. If I could justify it I'd be looking at one right now.
Well done.
Looks really good.
You have done well to get such a nice looking build done in a fairly short amount of time.
I'm still working on my custom case that I stayed months before you started your first thread.
Shame about the motherboard problem, one reason I'm sticking with traditional tube is that it's so much easier to get things apart if needed.
Looks really good.
You have done well to get such a nice looking build done in a fairly short amount of time.
I'm still working on my custom case that I stayed months before you started your first thread.
Shame about the motherboard problem, one reason I'm sticking with traditional tube is that it's so much easier to get things apart if needed.
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Nice work dude... I'm glad you took my advice and went the water route... I hope you agree that it's worth the effort 
Also not as frightening as you first thought
You've got some catching up to do though... I'm #42 and with a bit of tweaking I'm confident I could get in the top 30 without much trouble... I just haven't tried because I'm happy how it is.
Also not as frightening as you first thought You've got some catching up to do though... I'm #42 and with a bit of tweaking I'm confident I could get in the top 30 without much trouble... I just haven't tried because I'm happy how it is.
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Soldato
It looks a bit empty. Are you going to be adding more rads etc?
Nice job though.
Nice job though.
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If you saw the original spec me / build log... yes, he has a 560mm rad for the bottom... this is just a test loop while he waits for the replacement motherboard
(have been emailing while he was on suspension... wasn't expecting him to return to this forum after that as he hasn't had the best of welcomes)
Soldato
Oh I see. That's cool, look forward to seeing that
Don
Thread reopened - please keep it clean, as this is a FINAL warning.
Thanks - Armageus.
Thanks - Armageus.
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Are you adding a second loop once the other rad goes in? I'd also be interested in some core temp comparisons and some FPS performance figures.
Are you adding a second loop once the other rad goes in? I'd also be interested in some core temp comparisons and some FPS performance figures.
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Looks like a beast. id suggest putting some fans or a rad in front which will make it look tons better, and get a nice sli bridge
The reopening of this thread was a surprise for me as well but I'm glad it happened because I owe to this forum a lot of good ideas that went inside this build and it's only fair to display them for everyone to see.
I will not comment on the moderation of this thread for obvious reasons. Let's move on!
I was off from work last week so I had plenty of time to concentrate on this project and yet I took it slow, learning along the way.
Here are some pictures from last week when the building started with just a very simple CPU loop with filling and drain ports attached and the first test run of the loop. Very tense moments lived way past midnight.
And I actually had a few drops of water leaked, but I checked the fittings again, fastened the loose one and all was fine.
Always triple check your connections! Lesson learned.
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I will not comment on the moderation of this thread for obvious reasons. Let's move on!
I was off from work last week so I had plenty of time to concentrate on this project and yet I took it slow, learning along the way.
Here are some pictures from last week when the building started with just a very simple CPU loop with filling and drain ports attached and the first test run of the loop. Very tense moments lived way past midnight.
And I actually had a few drops of water leaked, but I checked the fittings again, fastened the loose one and all was fine.
Always triple check your connections! Lesson learned.
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I still think you should bring all pipework up front and get rid of the tube running down the back 
Why have you left all the plastic protective covering stuff on the motherboard? I'd take that off as it can start to look nasty after some heat has made it shrink and shrivel
Why have you left all the plastic protective covering stuff on the motherboard? I'd take that off as it can start to look nasty after some heat has made it shrink and shrivel
I soon realized my 32GB of memory was not entirely recognized but only 16GB even though I haven't even done any fiddling with XMS profile in BIOS.
Sometimes the system wouldn't even boot and the CC code was shown. This is bad.
Something was fishy so I started investigating by using only one stick of DDR and test for faults.
According to the manual one stick of memory in D1 should work but it didn't even though I've tried all four sticks in that slot.
Further testing showed that D and C slots were busted and the only workaround to use all 32GB of RAM was to put everything in A1, A2, B1 and B2 in an non-optimal configuration.
I came to realize at that point that the MB had to be replaced.
It was quite frustrating knowing how much this MB costs and how anyone would expect only excellence from it only to find out you've been let down by Asus' Quality Control. What a shocker!
Sometimes the system wouldn't even boot and the CC code was shown. This is bad.
Something was fishy so I started investigating by using only one stick of DDR and test for faults.
According to the manual one stick of memory in D1 should work but it didn't even though I've tried all four sticks in that slot.
Further testing showed that D and C slots were busted and the only workaround to use all 32GB of RAM was to put everything in A1, A2, B1 and B2 in an non-optimal configuration.
I came to realize at that point that the MB had to be replaced.
It was quite frustrating knowing how much this MB costs and how anyone would expect only excellence from it only to find out you've been let down by Asus' Quality Control. What a shocker!
I still think you should bring all pipework up front and get rid of the tube running down the back
Why have you left all the plastic protective covering stuff on the motherboard? I'd take that off as it can start to look nasty after some heat has made it shrink and shrivel
I removed those plastic covers before I've installed the first GPU. I kept them on while I was building/testing the first loop.
The built is more advanced at this point and have already 2nd res and 2nd pump installed still waiting for some fittings to arrive but I'm afraid the tube in the back is there to stay as I'm quite fond of it.
The final version will have plenty of visible tubing.
What I post now is only catch-up TV from last week...
