ramthor's monster build
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Create a dedicated build log when you've got the parts.
Dunno why you've attracted quite so many trolls, but not everyone here is like that
After this experience, I don't know if I still have the will to post anything in such an unfriendly environment.
There are exceptions, like yourself, who have been very helpful and I am very grateful for your contribution. It made me re-think my initial build and research more about water cooling.
I've learnt a lot since my first post. If at that point all the components I've chosen could have been assembled together in one afternoon, now with the new plans it will surely take a bit more than that. That's why I didn't "pull the trigger" at that point. I needed time to research water cooling as I knew nothing about it.
Then I've started ordering things starting with the ones taking the longest to be delivered. The case came from Romania, the watercooling bits come from Slovenia, the new desk takes 15-20 days to be built and assembled so it was only logical to start with those.
The main components will be ordered much closer to the date when I'll start the build since I expect the delivery to be next day or second day tops. It doesn't make too much sense to have them already and just look at them while the window to return them passes without me being able to actually test them for faults, does it?
But all the above should've been self-evident and I'm tired to keep defending myself after keep being accused of deceiving or showing off or whatever. I thought this is a community of like-minded people sharing their common passion for computers who help each other, not being jealous on one another just because the other toy is shinier.
Obviously I was wrong. I am deeply disappointed and I don't see any reason to keep exposing myself to the abuse that according to the user a few posts above is actually warranted.
Some of the cooling is here. It may not look much but you are looking at £950 worth of tech. I hope I didn't forget to order something but I probably did. 
But that shouldn't be a problem since I can start with only one loop. Plenty of time to order anything I might be missing.
Everything else is ordered with deliveries spread over a week starting tomorrow. It will be like a week long Christmas.
Unfortunately, I had to order almost everything from the competition as OcUK have not been very competitive on prices or customer support. I did call them and asked if they can offer a better deal but the answer was disappointing or didn't even come.
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But that shouldn't be a problem since I can start with only one loop. Plenty of time to order anything I might be missing.
Everything else is ordered with deliveries spread over a week starting tomorrow. It will be like a week long Christmas.
Unfortunately, I had to order almost everything from the competition as OcUK have not been very competitive on prices or customer support. I did call them and asked if they can offer a better deal but the answer was disappointing or didn't even come.
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Extra pictures for clarification. You only need to read the OP. Ignore the rest.
The HD adapters I will use to build the SLI bridge.
These are the EK-HDC fittings
The flexi tube:
The splitters and valves for the drains:
I probably need a better camera
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The HD adapters I will use to build the SLI bridge.
These are the EK-HDC fittings
The flexi tube:
The splitters and valves for the drains:
I probably need a better camera
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Pumps go in the lower chamber as in the drawing below:
upload gifThe dotted line for CPU loop goes behind the case.
It's still in the early stages of development so I might change it as I go.
Initially it will probably be only flexi tube to get a feel of what water cooling is all about.
... and two baby seals
Have you considered a layout like this one?
ramthor by CosmicLogos, on Flickr
I think it'll give you cleaner lines... plus you won't have the soft tubing behind the motherboard interfering with cable management.
The orange line would give you more visible tubing too.
The reason not out of the top of the top GPU is... while it might look ok... it will interfere with the RAM as the tubing will be going over the top of the RAM and if you bring it out the bottom of the bottom GPU... it'll line up really well with the bottom of the reservoir.
Looking good. Thanks!
It's just that I read the optimal output from the GPU block should be on the opposite side as the input so you get equal flow in a parallel configuration.
I have seen this layout on JayzTwoCents but I'm not sure it is scientifically sound.
I learned a lot by seeing other builds and hopefully I will avoid the pitfalls I've seen. I've done my homework. Now I am prepared to expect the unexpected. I am sure there will be lot of swearing at some point(s).
Yep. That is exactly my plan. I considered buying a cheap CPU cooler but then I thought why not start with a basic loop and take it from there. Less complications means less things to go wrong. KISS rule (keep it simple stupid) shall be obeyed.
There's a problem with their location....they're not in MY machine!...and they need to be underwater (after testing!).
LOL
What programs would be best for testing?
I know. That's one of my worries when building the parallel water block and have output on bottom. The hottest card gets the least water flow. But that's only theory. I will put it to the test.
Any idea where can I find a working board so I can use the holes in the mandrels to nail them to the board when bending?
They finally got the heat guns in?!I gave up in the end and had to buy one from a DIY store - had to resist the temptation to buy the fancy one with digital adjustment of temperature for four times what I needed to pay for one
I went through a similar process. The fancy guns look cool but then I realized I will not use it all that much for anything else so I calmed down. Not worth it!
It's fine. I also ordered the EK saw kit which comes with 2 cords for 10 and 12 ID. Since the tubes were bought from them I expect the cords to fit perfectly.
The title reads: "Hardline Pro Heatgun w/ Adapter" so I assumed it's the plug adapter but it's actually the nozzle adapter. It's no biggie because I happen to have lots of plug adapters but maybe future buyers be warned.
The gloves were an unexpected bonus as they are not mentioned anywhere in the description.
The gloves were an unexpected bonus as they are not mentioned anywhere in the description.
Looking really nice!
I see you went with EVGA HB Bridge. Slim chances of EK to come up with one eventually even though they announced it a while ago, I think.
I will probably have to go same route since the original nVidia ones don't fit with the EK blocks but now I see they are out of stock on EVGA EU site.
I see you went with EVGA HB Bridge. Slim chances of EK to come up with one eventually even though they announced it a while ago, I think.
I will probably have to go same route since the original nVidia ones don't fit with the EK blocks but now I see they are out of stock on EVGA EU site.