This is actually a rebuild of my current main gaming rig. Since I've never done a build log on OCN, I figure this would be a good one to start. I've had "The Betty" up and running for almost 4 years now, but like any good computer builder, she has been under constant "tweaking". She started off as a totally air cooled system 3.5 years ago, but converted her over to liquid cooling 10 months ago. Recently I've added a 2nd video card, and I'm about to undertake a total tear down and rework of not only the cooling system, but doing a full on cable sleeving of everything inside.
In case no one recognizes the logo, the name of the build comes from the star ship in the movie "Alien Resurrection". I figured the name is appropriate as this old girl has a lot of mileage on her but she gets the job done.
Computer Components:
Case: ABS Canyon 965
Motherboard: Asus Rampage II Extreme ROG
CPU: Intel i7-965 Extreme Edition LGA 1366
Memory: 6 sticks of Corsair Dominator DDR3 PC3 12800. CAS 8-8-8-24. Triple Channel
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum 1000 Watt
Video cards: 2 EVGA GTX 580 Hydro Copper 2 w/3072MB memory in SLI
Hard drives: 2 Western Digital VelociRaptor 10k RPM 150GB drives in a RAID1 array, Hitachi 7200 RPM 500GB drive
SSD drive: Intel 320 series 120GB Solid State Drive
BluRay drive: LG Super-Multi Blu-Ray drive GGW-H20L
Keyboard: Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000
Mouse: Logitech Performance MX
Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate
Water Cooling Components
CPU block: EK Supreme HF Copper and Clear
GPU blocks: Integrated on the EVGA Hydro Copper 2 cards
Radiator stand: Danger Den External 3 x 360 radiator and pump case
Radiators: 3 XSPC RX360 radiators
Pumps: 2 Swiftech MCP655 w/variable speed
Pump top: EK-D5 Dual Top
Reservoir: EK 60mm x 200mm mounted on the EK-D5 Dual Top
Fittings: Various Bitspower G1/4 1/2"
SLI / Radiator fittings: 2 Bitspower adjustable aqua link pipe 22-31mm and 2 1 Bitspower adjustable aqua link pipe 41-69mm
Anti-Cyclone: Bitspower G1/4 anti-cyclone fitting in matte black
Tubing: 25 feet of Durelene PVC tubing 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD
Quick Disconnects: 4 sets of Koolance High Flow 1/2" QDC's
Fans: 18 Gentle Typhoon AP-14 1450 RPM fans
Fan Grills: 9 Silverstone SP-FF121 fan filters
Fan Silencers: 9 Performance-PC 120mm silicon pads
Fan Controller: Scythe "Kaze Master" Pro
Temperature Sensors: 2 Aquacomputer Inline Male/Female G1/4
Temperature Sensor Display: XSPC 5.25" Bay Temperature Sensor Dual Display Mount w/ 2 Thermal Star Illuminated Thermometer - Blue Light
(Note: Some of the components for the water cooling system have been reduced due to the fact that I will be starting a new build soon and I don't need to make this one as large as I originally planned.)
Index:
Fans, Filters, Fittings, and Power Supply, oh my!
Test fitting of parts on RX360 radiator.
EK-D5 dual top and reservoir.
Ideas for tricking out the pumps and SLI Bridge.
Why go with 18 fans?
Power requirements and ideas for the external cooling system.
OMG, how loud will this thing be?
Fasenal fasteners arrive.
Tricking out the pumps and mounting the pumps and reservoir to the external stand.
The finished pump and reservoir system mounted.
Time to paint the radiators.
Even more fans and the temperature display system.
Assembling the painted radiator and fans.
Fishing trip and testing the pumps and reservoir.
Safety tip when tapping your radiator.
Cable sleeve and sleeve spacers arrive.
Highlights:
Edited by 47 Knucklehead - 3/26/13 at 6:12pm
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The Betty
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| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | Graphics |
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| Intel 2700k | Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H | EVGA GTX 560 Ti | EVGA GTX 560 Ti |
| RAM | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| Samsung DDR3-1600 CL11 | Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB | LG DVD Burner | XSPC Raystorm CPU Waterblock |
| Cooling | Cooling | Cooling | Cooling |
| Durelene 1/2" ID x 5/8" OD Tubing | EK-FC560 GTX V2 Waterblock | EK-FC560 GTX V2 Waterblock | XSPC EX360 Radiator |
| Cooling | Cooling | Cooling | Cooling |
| XSPC EX120 Radiator | Swiftech MPC655-B D5 Pump | XSPC Acetal Top for Laning D5 | Danger Den RAD-RES |
| Cooling | OS | Monitor | Keyboard |
| Various Bitspower Compression Fittings | Windows 7 Professional | Asus VW246H 24" LCD | Logitech G110 |
| Power | Case | Mouse | Other |
| Enermax Revolution 85+ 950W | White NZXT Switch 810 | Logitech M325 | NZXT Hue |
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| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel i7 965 Extreme Edition | Asus Rampage II Extreme | XFX AMD HD6970 | 12 GB Corsair Dominator |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive |
| Intel X25-M SSD | Western Digital VelociRaptor | Western Digital Caviar | LG Blu-Ray burner |
| Cooling | OS | Monitor | Keyboard |
| Custom external 720 cooling system | Windows 7 Ultimate | Dell 2001FP | Microsoft Natural 4000 |
| Power | Case | Mouse | |
| PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W | ABS Canyon 695 | Logitech MX | |
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(24 items) |
The Betty
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| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | Graphics |
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| Intel 2700k | Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H | EVGA GTX 560 Ti | EVGA GTX 560 Ti |
| RAM | Hard Drive | Optical Drive | Cooling |
| Samsung DDR3-1600 CL11 | Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB | LG DVD Burner | XSPC Raystorm CPU Waterblock |
| Cooling | Cooling | Cooling | Cooling |
| Durelene 1/2" ID x 5/8" OD Tubing | EK-FC560 GTX V2 Waterblock | EK-FC560 GTX V2 Waterblock | XSPC EX360 Radiator |
| Cooling | Cooling | Cooling | Cooling |
| XSPC EX120 Radiator | Swiftech MPC655-B D5 Pump | XSPC Acetal Top for Laning D5 | Danger Den RAD-RES |
| Cooling | OS | Monitor | Keyboard |
| Various Bitspower Compression Fittings | Windows 7 Professional | Asus VW246H 24" LCD | Logitech G110 |
| Power | Case | Mouse | Other |
| Enermax Revolution 85+ 950W | White NZXT Switch 810 | Logitech M325 | NZXT Hue |
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| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel i7 965 Extreme Edition | Asus Rampage II Extreme | XFX AMD HD6970 | 12 GB Corsair Dominator |
| Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Optical Drive |
| Intel X25-M SSD | Western Digital VelociRaptor | Western Digital Caviar | LG Blu-Ray burner |
| Cooling | OS | Monitor | Keyboard |
| Custom external 720 cooling system | Windows 7 Ultimate | Dell 2001FP | Microsoft Natural 4000 |
| Power | Case | Mouse | |
| PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W | ABS Canyon 695 | Logitech MX | |
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.the box makes the the PSU look like a cheapo power supply. no sir once you unbox it
willing to see more pics
