Switch 810 first time water build (Project Penguin)

Alz_D · 11 Apr 2012 at 23:50

FMTopfan said:
Btw, was this your first H20 CPU + dual-GPU build? Quite an achievement if so

Thank you - it is my first any sort of custom water build. I had a CoolIT 240 all in one thing a while back... but that doesn't count. I will keep the log going but like you said it wil be difficult to justify purchasing any new components for a while! :eek:

But I will be changing the colour of the fluid frequently

arekgreenman888 · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:03

Stinger53 · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:08

love the case

great job with it

Alz_D · 21 Apr 2012 at 11:23

arekgreenman888 said:
Alz_D how much power you draw at peak on this stylish rig pls? Would it be over 700W?

I don't have anything to measure that with sorry. The guys in the general hardware section would prob be able to work it out for you though I am sure

How is your build getting on?

Stinger53 said:
love the case great job with it

Thank you - I am still glad I bought this over the 800D

Datamonkey · 28 Apr 2012 at 10:45

FMTopfan said:
I remember watching a [old] video that got me interested in watercooling. To this day I don't know how that single northbridge tubing over the RAM heatsink fits into the loop, I should have found out by now. Check out those beefy tubes! Magically makes them look shorter too compared to ours!

This I can answer, see the tube coming out of the CPU block that's going to the vrms, that north bridge block also covers the vrms. In at the top and out at the bottom over the mem cooler, the block even has a cut out in it so that you can fit the ROG led.

Nice build OP has convinced me to order the 810 and ek kit. Going to be setting it up today

FMTopfan · 28 Apr 2012 at 18:57

Datamonkey said:
This I can answer, see the tube coming out of the CPU block that's going to the vrms, that north bridge block also covers the vrms. In at the top and out at the bottom over the mem cooler, the block even has a cut out in it so that you can fit the ROG led.

I see now, it is an extreme setup which is what caused the confusion. Thanks Datamonkey for clearing that up

The full mobo waterblocks are a pain - although very nice - you need specific mobos otherwise going individual nb/sb cooling you'll have tubing all over. Worthwhile making sure you research wbs options first. It's kind of unnecessary when you look at it because unless your kingpin or tin, theres no chance of seeing worrying temps. I can't monitor my P8P67-D nb/sb temps but if mobo temps like mine at 29c your better leaving it out the loop and buying something else.

Alz_D · 1 May 2012 at 20:59

New toys

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tayto_0 · 2 May 2012 at 00:34

Oooh that's a nice set up. I like!

While i'm here who's the lara model :eek:

wow! her guns just pop right out at ya

Nemesis379 · 2 May 2012 at 01:20

Alison Carroll

WelshSniper · 2 May 2012 at 13:55

Very nice build, If you don't mind me asking what was the over all cost of the build ?

Also you have the same mouse pad as me

Alz_D · 2 May 2012 at 15:04

To build the same now :

Sub Total : £2,794.16
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £43.60
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £567.55
Total : £3,405.31 :eek:

Ouch. Cost way more than that as I started bulding in Dec 10 and not 1 component is the same as the original spec

Sorry.... the 500gb samsung drive is original.

Alz_D · 2 May 2012 at 15:05

^^

Not including headphones, mouse mat, mouse, 360 pad or keyboard

WelshSniper · 2 May 2012 at 15:29

Damn and there's me thinking I could build some thing of that spec, I have no chance, Ah well I can still dream right ? Euro Millions Ticket here I come.

Alz_D · 2 May 2012 at 15:55

WelshSniper said:
Damn and there's me thinking I could build some thing of that spec, I have no chance, Ah well I can still dream right ? Euro Millions Ticket here I come.

Just start small. My first rig was about £1000 and it evolved from there. You can have something perfectly capable for a lot less.

Just spotted this:

SKY NEWS said:
"They've apologised to the court and to the people at Sea World and most importantly to Dirk. They are very pleased that he wasn't harmed."

Quote from Sky News - Dirk being a penguin the lads had kidnapped from Sea World and not the Liverpool forward. (In keeping with the thread title) What will I read next!! :eek:

Edit - I didn't know there was a computer shop in Wrexham? (although you can't mention the name)

WelshSniper · 3 May 2012 at 10:58

Yeah there are a few around here, I work in the one at the Bus Station.

Z-Machine · 2 Jun 2012 at 17:38

Nice build!!! I have ordered the same case and the supreme hfx 360 with 6 aerocool shark 120mm but I'm not sure if there is enough space on the top to put in push Pull the Rad.... It's thick 64mm (rad) + 25mm (fan)= 89mm nzxt said that there is 90mm of space between the top and the mobo.... Can you verified how much space there is between the top and the heatsink of the mobo, or the first thing that can interfering with the rad ( like the plug for the CPU power)??? Thanks.... I have an Asus p8z68 deluxe and the plug in close to the end of the mobo

Tattysnuc · 3 Jun 2012 at 11:19

I love what you've done - especially when you see the finished article with the 3 monitor setup.

Did you leave the fluid milkshake pink, or did you flush out again?

Alz_D · 3 Jun 2012 at 12:20

Z-Machine said:
It's thick 64mm (rad) + 25mm (fan)= 89mm nzxt said that there is 90mm of space between the top and the mobo.... Can you verified how much space there is between the top and the heatsink of the mobo, or the first thing that can interfering with the rad ( like the plug for the CPU power)??? Thanks....

That is the radiator I have in my rig so you can see the pictuters on the first page showing how much space there is. The fans had to go in the roof of the case and I used slightly longer than standard bolts to fix the rad to the roof - if that makes sense. The isn't a lot of room left for push pull. Mine operate fine just pulling air though so don't worry. Also at the end on the case where the drive bays are there is a piece of metalwork that would cover two thirds of the end fan if it was mounted under the radiator. There is a vide here:
SWITCH 810 REVIEW FROM OC3D

Well worth a watch as Tom gives a really good demo of what the case is capable of.

Tattysnuc said:
I love what you've done - especially when you see the finished article with the 3 monitor setup.

Did you leave the fluid milkshake pink, or did you flush out again?

Thank you

- I have left it that colour for now. Gonna change it up at some point. Would defo recommend the Mayhems fluid though - it has been faultless and hasn't stained anything. The EK Koolant I used was only in the loop for a short time but stained everything. Had to change all the tubing, take apart and clean the cpu and gpu blocks and the res. Right pain in the ass. :mad:

Alz_D · 8 Nov 2013 at 00:07

Quick Update

klaxhu · 8 Nov 2013 at 14:05

looks good, nice and clean job. sometimes i wish i would have just sold everything i had and bought new components and just try something like this rather then do all the modding =)
it just takes ages!

really like the white looks!