[Build Log] Ergo Proxy (Water Cooled Case Labs SMH10)

akira749 · Jun 28, 2013

When I built the White Asylum rig with my first Case Labs case I wrote in one of my last posts that I was gonna order another CL case to replace the case of the "New Beginning" rig which is a Mountain Mods one. Well here we go! A brand new Black SMH10!!

So here's the new Build Log which feature the replacement of the current case with the current components BUT with some replaced one and some additions too…

This new build is called "Ergo Proxy" which was a manga aired in 2006 for only a season but I loved it very much. It will not be a tribute to the show. I only took the name because I find it cool. The only thing that could ressemble the show and the case is "darkness". But you'll have to add some UV to describe the case

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I hope you'll like it so let's go!

Build setup/parts listing :

In Blue are the new parts
In Red are the already owned parts

Case and accessories

CaseLabs Magnum Black Matte SMH10 (reverse layout) with XXL Window
CaseLabs 120.3 Flex-Bay Rad Mount
CaseLabs 120.4 Side Rad Mount (2x)
Phobya Touch 6 Black Fan Controller

Components

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP5 TH Motherboard
Intel i5 3570K CPU
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB DDR3-2133 RAM
Corsair AX860i 860W 80PLUS Platinum PSU
EVGA GTX 770 SC w/ ACX Cooler (2x)
Samsung 840 SSD 250GB
Silverstone FP32B-E 3.5" USB3.0 Front Bay Device

Cooling

Gelid Wing 12 UV Green 120mm Fans (18x)
XSPC RX480 120.4 Radiator (2x)
XSPC RX360 120.3 Radiator (2x)
Swiftech MCP655-PWM-DRIVE D5 PWM Pump
Bitspower Dual / Single D5 Top Upgrade Kit 150 Reservoir
Bitspower D5 / MCP655 Mod Kit - Matte Black Finish
Primochill Anodized Green Rigid Ghost Compression Fittings
PrimoChill Rigid Acrylic Tube Clear
PrimoChill Vortex Black POM Visual Flow Indicators - UV Green Faceplate
EK Supremacy CPU Waterblock - Plexi-Nickel Clean CSQ
EK-FC770 GTX - Nickel GPU Waterblock (2x)
EK-FC Titan SE Backplate - Black (2x)
EK-FC Terminal DUAL Parallel 3-Slot
Mayhems X1 UV Emerald Green Coolant

Sleeving

MDPC-X Titanium Grey MKII
MDPC-X Toxic Green

akira749 · Jun 28, 2013

Final pictures thanks everyone!!!

akira749 · Jun 28, 2013

Here's the first pictures

That's a BIG box!!!

Completed case

A preview of the new things that will go in the SMH10

Since the fans I wanted were less expensive at FrozenCPU I had to order there and I receive this in my shipment...

socketus · Jun 29, 2013

subbed-durido ! I like how the first pic in a CL log, is almost always of the box, and there's rarely any object - but the box - in the pic, for size comparison.
It kind of baffles the mind that so much case goodness can be boxed up, but CL does it the best ;-)

junzo · Jun 29, 2013

Subbed

akira749 · Jun 29, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by socketus

subbed-durido ! I like how the first pic in a CL log, is almost always of the box, and there's rarely any object - but the box - in the pic, for size comparison.
It kind of baffles the mind that so much case goodness can be boxed up, but CL does it the best ;-)

I've noticed that about the box picture

And I totally agree with your last sentence

pcmonky · Jul 13, 2013

More smh10 love!

ledzepp3 · Jul 13, 2013

Why are so many people getting their SMH10's? I haven't gotten mine

either way, this build is looking sweet!

pcmonky · Jul 13, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledzepp3

Why are so many people getting their SMH10's? I haven't gotten mine

either way, this build is looking sweet!

Lol, it seems quite a few people have ordered one including myself

akira749 · Jul 13, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmonky

More smh10 love!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledzepp3

Why are so many people getting their SMH10's? I haven't gotten mine

either way, this build is looking sweet!

Don't worry you'll have your pretty soon

Hi everyone!

Sorry for the lack of updates but the last 2 weeks have been really busy for me. During this time I won a Primochill/FrozenCPU giveaway (

) so I decided to put those goodies in this built so instead of going with Bitspower fittings and 1/2"ID X 3/4"OD tubing, I will go with the new Primochill Ghosts Compression Fittings and their new Rigid Tubing!

The build should resume soon guys!

akira749 · Aug 3, 2013

Okay finally some updates on this build

In the last days I installed the radiators and fans. Everything is wired to the fan controller and the molex extension for the controller is done too. I tested the setup and everything is working fine!

Here are a few pictures. Sorry for the lightning spots on the pictures

I hate myself when I see this...

The 360mm on the PSU side

Front 360mm

Both 480mm on the top and on the motherboard side

Just another angle for fun

This is what I call TIGHT!!!!

This one is just to give you an idea of where the pump/res should be

I'm still waiting for my Primochill stuff to arrive. After almost 2 weeks the Customs finally released the package today....bunch of

have a nice day!

DigiOC · Aug 3, 2013

It's beautiful! What all do you have in the bottom compartment, 360 + PSU? Will a 480 fit down there too with that 360 in front hanging down?

akira749 · Aug 3, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigiOC

It's beautiful! What all do you have in the bottom compartment, 360 + PSU? Will a 480 fit down there too with that 360 in front hanging down?

Thanks

In the bottom compartment, I have one 480 in push on one side and one 360 in push + the PSU on the other side. Everything fits even with the front 360. It's tight but it fits.

Tomorrow morning I will take a picture to show you how it turns out.

Ragsters · Aug 3, 2013

Im in! Loved your sm8 build so I know I will love this bad boy!

akira749 · Aug 3, 2013

Here's what I was talking about DigiOC...

This one is from the main chamber. The bottom 480 is literally under the from 360 and the space between those 2 is about 2mm!!!!!!

This one is from inside the bottom chamber. It shows the radiators overlap and also the space between the 2 bottom rads which is about 90mm.

I could have gain more space (~10mm) between the front rad and the bottom one by lowering the rad support one screw hole down but it's ok for me this way so....

Zooty Cat · Aug 3, 2013

Very Nice!! Subbed

pcmonky · Aug 4, 2013

So many rads!

Is there any way to hide the empty space at the end of the 480? I ask because im doing the same setup with the 360 & 480.

akira749 · Aug 4, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmonky

So many rads!

Is there any way to hide the empty space at the end of the 480? I ask because im doing the same setup with the 360 & 480.

Unfortunatly no. The space is there because i'm using a 120.4 radiator. But this space can also hold a 140.4 which would cover the whole space.

Here's pictures from the Case Labs website showing the 140.4 mount on an SMH10 and an STH10 (they have the same bottom chamber)

Hope it helps

akira749 · Aug 6, 2013

Hi everyone!

Yesterday I finally received my Primochill stuff!!

I also sleeved the pump so here are the pictures

The prize giveaway was for 12 fittings so I purchased 4 more to complete my build

I like this shot of the Flow Indicator

Money shot of one of the fittings. They look amazing BTW!

Sleeved pump

I should start bending acrylic today

Wildcard36qs · Aug 6, 2013

Oooh this looks exciting. Loved Ergo Proxy, too.

DigiOC · Aug 6, 2013

I was wondering what tubes you would get, looks like you got clear from the pictures. Those fittings do indeed look amazing. Are you going to do colored liquid?

akira749 · Aug 6, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigiOC

I was wondering what tubes you would get, looks like you got clear from the pictures. Those fittings do indeed look amazing. Are you going to do colored liquid?

Yes I chose the Clear one since I will use Mayhems X1 UV Emerald Green coolant...so yes for your second question

vercomtech · Aug 6, 2013

I'm subbed - looking forward to updates

akira749 · Aug 9, 2013

Well It had to happen

The PSU i'm currently using and obviously the one that is suppose to be transfered in this build is a f*****g pain in the butt in terms of sleeving....tons of double crimped wires.

I never realize that since I was using extensions in the current rig.

Now I have to decide if I go and buy a new one, use extensions or I don't know....

This is kinda frustrate me right now I have to say.

Feel free to let me know what you think guys.

Ragsters · Aug 10, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by akira749

Well It had to happen

The PSU i'm currently using and obviously the one that is suppose to be transfered in this build is a f*****g pain in the butt in terms of sleeving....tons of double crimped wires.

I never realize that since I was using extensions in the current rig.

Now I have to decide if I go and buy a new one, use extensions or I don't know....

This is kinda frustrate me right now I have to say.

Feel free to let me know what you think guys.

Considering how big that case is, I would just sleeve some extensions.

akira749 · Aug 10, 2013

I just watched a video by Lutro0 showing a double wire guide. Instead of double crimping he solder the wires at some point where it will be hidden and also show the sleeving method with this type of wire. That could be a possibility...

[Build Log] Ergo Proxy (Water Cooled Case Labs SMH10)

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