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momo56 said:
Yours is looking good. That FLT fits nicely.

I tried that but the EK Torque fittings are so thick they didn't fit on the radiator. Ended up having to use extenders and made it look funny.

This is a temporary build anyway. Got this distro plate coming hopefully soon.

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oh that’s the first distro plate I’ve seen also , looks nice and lines up well , make sure to show when it’s fitted please :)
 
Jay85 said:
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Nice! More changes with the 90mm fans (i think) at the back. You have to cable tie them on at one side?

I attached my 90mm noctua under the gpu blowing out of the case.

Made quiet a big difference to NMVE temps and mobo related temps but only a few degrees difference on the gpu.

I think I need bigger rads like you have to get better temps and maybe look at block installation, but I just can't face that again.

Love all the little stickers and things on yours.

That is how rgb is meant to be used! Does look like something you would find in Arosaka HQ :-)
 
0121danwilliams84 said:
Nice! More changes with the 90mm fans (i think) at the back. You have to cable tie them on at one side?

I attached my 90mm noctua under the gpu blowing out of the case.

Made quiet a big difference to NMVE temps and mobo related temps but only a few degrees difference on the gpu.

I think I need bigger rads like you have to get better temps and maybe look at block installation, but I just can't face that again.

Love all the little stickers and things on yours.

That is how rgb is meant to be used! Does look like something you would find in Arosaka HQ :)
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Oh so you have your 90mm exhausting out of the case underneath the gpu? Would have thought it would be better to intake and blow directly over the nvme and board. I've got both of mine as intakes to bring some cool air in which helps cool the top rad and also the VRM. I've mounted a small 40x20mm noctua fan that runs around 4400rpm (surprisingly quiet) which keeps my vrm's cool as im running a clocked 9900k. Keeps those vrm temps below 60c.

Haha its not that bad, once you get use to it its actually fairly easy. Just test mount everything before diving in, make sure all the areas that need covering are covered and contact is made properly over the die, memory etc.

:) The little decals were a final touch, think it needed it but not sure whether to keep the ones over the FLT's just yet. Kinda wish they were transparent...

I'm still fine tuning the RGB, think theres abit too much light still. Need to dim it down a little in some areas.
 
Jay85 said:
Oh so you have your 90mm exhausting out of the case underneath the gpu? Would have thought it would be better to intake and blow directly over the nvme and board. I've got both of mine as intakes to bring some cool air in which helps cool the top rad and also the VRM. I've mounted a small 40x20mm noctua fan that runs around 4400rpm (surprisingly quiet) which keeps my vrm's cool as im running a clocked 9900k. Keeps those vrm temps below 60c.

Haha its not that bad, once you get use to it its actually fairly easy. Just test mount everything before diving in, make sure all the areas that need covering are covered and contact is made properly over the die, memory etc.

:) The little decals were a final touch, think it needed it but not sure whether to keep the ones over the FLT's just yet. Kinda wish they were transparent...

I'm still fine tuning the RGB, think theres abit too much light still. Need to dim it down a little in some areas.
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Well, you can tell a lot of thought has gone into the build!

It's not even its final form!

I have actually tried the fans all sorts of ways in my current setup. I have such amazingly good mobo temps. Chipset doesn't go over 45c. Never seen the VRM go above 50c.

I have the two 360mm rads both intaking from the front and top. I used to have top exhausting. The temp differences always have a knock on effect somewhere else when you change orientation. For me, after much trial and error, these temps seem optimal.

This points me to the fact that gpu block mounting is not quite perfect!

I am in the pursuit of perfection but this is only the second block I have ever done for the gpu and think I may just leave it alone now!

I always say that and a couple weeks later it's back out being modified!
 
0121danwilliams84 said:
Well, you can tell a lot of thought has gone into the build!

It's not even its final form!

I have actually tried the fans all sorts of ways in my current setup. I have such amazingly good mobo temps. Chipset doesn't go over 45c. Never seen the VRM go above 50c.

I have the two 360mm rads both intaking from the front and top. I used to have top exhausting. The temp differences always have a knock on effect somewhere else when you change orientation. For me, after much trial and error, these temps seem optimal.

This points me to the fact that gpu block mounting is not quite perfect!

I am in the pursuit of perfection but this is only the second block I have ever done for the gpu and think I may just leave it alone now!

I always say that and a couple weeks later it's back out being modified!
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I think we spend way too much time and money on builds trying to perfect things haha. We could go on forever just tweaking and replacing parts so it looks right.

You're temps are ridiculously good compared to mine! Especially your chipset and vrm temps. Kinda want a better board but don't see the point in ripping everything out now just to replace the board.

I tried this way with all intake and side and rear exhaust but the downside was dust.. a lot of dust. I couldn't deal with all the dust build so decided to revert back lol.

I think this is the 5-6th block i've done for gpu.

My very first block was on a Radeon 5870, then did another for Xfire 5870 (back then things were so much cheaper! 2 x 5870's barely cost £400!)
Then jumped to SLI 680's both blocked then to 2080 blocked and now my 3090 blocked (about to reblock lol).

Can't wait till the Heatkiller V block comes, im so eager to get it now. It will honestly finish the look gpu wise. Just a shame my cpu block leaked and im not waiting on a different block to come in stock. Managed to get a refund from ocuk for the dead block thankfully.

Looking at Aquacomputers Kryo Cuplex CPU block with the nickel plating and acrylic top, just zero stock atm!
 
Jay85 said:
I think we spend way too much time and money on builds trying to perfect things haha. We could go on forever just tweaking and replacing parts so it looks right.

You're temps are ridiculously good compared to mine! Especially your chipset and vrm temps. Kinda want a better board but don't see the point in ripping everything out now just to replace the board.

I tried this way with all intake and side and rear exhaust but the downside was dust.. a lot of dust. I couldn't deal with all the dust build so decided to revert back lol.

I think this is the 5-6th block i've done for gpu.

My very first block was on a Radeon 5870, then did another for Xfire 5870 (back then things were so much cheaper! 2 x 5870's barely cost £400!)
Then jumped to SLI 680's both blocked then to 2080 blocked and now my 3090 blocked (about to reblock lol).

Can't wait till the Heatkiller V block comes, im so eager to get it now. It will honestly finish the look gpu wise. Just a shame my cpu block leaked and im not waiting on a different block to come in stock. Managed to get a refund from ocuk for the dead block thankfully.

Looking at Aquacomputers Kryo Cuplex CPU block with the nickel plating and acrylic top, just zero stock atm!
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Ah the good old 5870!

That was the one that looked like the 60's Bat Mobile wasn't it. I had one of them.

I am fairly happy with temps but it's a shame the key components are the hottest, but then, that is to be expected.

I think you can get so hung up watching youtubers and others getting amazing results.

I am quite particular though and I am mental on cable management and noise, and visuals are a bonus, case wise.

I must say that the thing I am most happiest about in this build is the complete lack of gpu coil whine.

It's a Palit Gaming Pro OC and I got it on Gibbo's advice based on stock expectations.

Trouble is my previous gpu was a 2080 Ti Palit Gaming Pro OC. Worst coil whine ever!

Needless to say I was overjoyed my gamble paid off and still can't believe I got it a week after release.

It's so mental with parts nowadays that fingers crossed this sorts me out for a while!

I've never had any leaks from water cooling. Been doing it a while, but buying pre-blocked cards.

The biggest mess up I made was not concentrating when tired and overfilling the reservoir and it sprayed everywhere. I got so lucky with reaction time and towels saved the day :-)
 
Quick dirty shot (iPhone) of my P600s build (5900X + 6900XT), all are Bykski parts (2x360, D5 etc..), will take tomorrow better shots when i get my camera back :D. Love the Black & White, with touch of RGB :D.

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Lian Li 011D (I know but it's a great case)
3080 FE Bykski GPU block
TechN CPU block
All barrow fittings
wvmech custom distro
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O11DXL | Ryzen 3900x | 1080TI | Soundblaster Z | Spectrix RAM

Distro/pump > CPU > GPU > top rad (360x30 xflow) > distro > bottom rad (360x55) > distro/pump

Ignore the green LED bottom left - faulty connection. RGB plugs are terrible. :/

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clone said:
Nice build there mate pity about the micro bubbles.
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Yeah I was gutted with the bubbles but they've mostly gone after running it for a few days.

Also put black stickers over the back of the fans to cover the writing and it makes the white much more defined.

Just got to decide whether to replace the GPU and Mobo cables.
 
Not 100% complete as I've got the side rad still to get connected up once one more 90 degree fitting comes and I need an adaptor to get the lighting on the cpu block working, But I can at least use my computer till then.

Next time I'd plan more in advance.


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