I pre-ordered a CaseLabs STH10 case and started the planning for this build while I wait on its delivery.
This computer will be a dedicated Boinc cruncher with 4 GPUs. Everything will be watercooled.
Main Components:
Case: CaseLabs STH10
Case Options:
Color: Black
ATX Layout: Standard (N/C), Reverse (N/C)
Form Factor: XL-ATX (N/C), HPTX (N/C)
MB Door: Ventilated (N/C), Solid (N/C), XXL Window (20.00)
Upper Chamber Covers: Ventilated (N/C), Solid (N/C)
Lower Chamber Covers: Ventilated (N/C), Solid (N/C)
Top Cover: Ventilated (N/C), Solid (N/C), Ext. Ventilated 120mm (60.00)
PCI Back Plate: Fan Holes (N/C), Hex Mesh (N/C)
Packaging: Flat-Pack/Unassembled (N/C), Assembled (N/C)
CPU: Intel i7-3930K (OC to 4.5 GHZ+ is the target)
MB: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
RAM: Corsair Dominator GT DDR3-18662133 16GB (4x4GB)
Boot Disk: Intel 510 520 Series 120GB SSD
Data Disk: Segate 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s x4
PSU: Corsair AX1200 x2 in top compartment
GPUs: EVGA Nvidia GTX570 SuperClock Cards with EVGA waterblock x4
Water Cooling Components:
CPU Block: XSPC Raystorm
Pump: Swiftech MCP35X2 Dual pump
Rad: Black Ice SR1 GTX 360 x2 in top compartment with push/pull fans
Rad: Black Ice SR1 GTX 560 x2 in bottom compartment with push/pull fans
Fans: Yate Loon 120mm Medium Speed x16 and Yate Loon 140mm Medium Speed x16
Fan Controller: Sunbeamtech Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller x2
Reservoir: EK MultiOption 400 Advanced Bitspower Z-Multi 250 Reservoir - Ice Red
Fittings: Bitspower compression and Koolance quick disconnects
Tubing: ClearFlex Masterkleer Dark Red 1/2" ID 3/4" OD
I've built several computers in the past, but all were air cooled. I did recently add a watercooling kit to my current main system. But that was just a learning exercise.
This build will be a full custom watercooled rig.
I have started a 3D mockup diagram using Sketchup. I will post that soon.
I welcome any feedback on the parts list and I will post pics along the way. But, this will be a slow build. I am also a photography hobbyist, so I hope the photos will be top quality.
Let the adventure begin..
Cheers,
[Edit 13-Feb-2012]: Changed the rads to the GTX series
[Edit 09-Mar-2012]: Changed the SSD to 520 series, the Res to Bitspower Z-Multi 250, and the tubing to Masterkleer Dark Red
[Edit 12-May-2012]: Change the RAM to Dominator GT 2133
[Edit 03-Nov-2012]: General cleanup of OP
This computer will be a dedicated Boinc cruncher with 4 GPUs. Everything will be watercooled.
Main Components:
Case: CaseLabs STH10
Case Options:
Color: Black
ATX Layout: Standard (N/C), Reverse (N/C)
Form Factor: XL-ATX (N/C), HPTX (N/C)
MB Door: Ventilated (N/C), Solid (N/C), XXL Window (20.00)
Upper Chamber Covers: Ventilated (N/C), Solid (N/C)
Lower Chamber Covers: Ventilated (N/C), Solid (N/C)
Top Cover: Ventilated (N/C), Solid (N/C), Ext. Ventilated 120mm (60.00)
PCI Back Plate: Fan Holes (N/C), Hex Mesh (N/C)
Packaging: Flat-Pack/Unassembled (N/C), Assembled (N/C)
CPU: Intel i7-3930K (OC to 4.5 GHZ+ is the target)
MB: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
RAM: Corsair Dominator GT DDR3-18662133 16GB (4x4GB)
Boot Disk: Intel 510 520 Series 120GB SSD
Data Disk: Segate 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s x4
PSU: Corsair AX1200 x2 in top compartment
GPUs: EVGA Nvidia GTX570 SuperClock Cards with EVGA waterblock x4
Water Cooling Components:
CPU Block: XSPC Raystorm
Pump: Swiftech MCP35X2 Dual pump
Rad: Black Ice SR1 GTX 360 x2 in top compartment with push/pull fans
Rad: Black Ice SR1 GTX 560 x2 in bottom compartment with push/pull fans
Fans: Yate Loon 120mm Medium Speed x16 and Yate Loon 140mm Medium Speed x16
Fan Controller: Sunbeamtech Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller x2
Reservoir: EK MultiOption 400 Advanced Bitspower Z-Multi 250 Reservoir - Ice Red
Fittings: Bitspower compression and Koolance quick disconnects
Tubing: ClearFlex Masterkleer Dark Red 1/2" ID 3/4" OD
I've built several computers in the past, but all were air cooled. I did recently add a watercooling kit to my current main system. But that was just a learning exercise.
This build will be a full custom watercooled rig.
I have started a 3D mockup diagram using Sketchup. I will post that soon.
I welcome any feedback on the parts list and I will post pics along the way. But, this will be a slow build. I am also a photography hobbyist, so I hope the photos will be top quality.
Let the adventure begin..
Cheers,
[Edit 13-Feb-2012]: Changed the rads to the GTX series
[Edit 09-Mar-2012]: Changed the SSD to 520 series, the Res to Bitspower Z-Multi 250, and the tubing to Masterkleer Dark Red
[Edit 12-May-2012]: Change the RAM to Dominator GT 2133
[Edit 03-Nov-2012]: General cleanup of OP