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[Build Log] DEMON: the ever ongoing water-cooled Fractal Design ARC MIDI/ Define S build.

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Parts list:
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)Danger Den Premium Tube Cutter

TUB-A80 $9.95
Ordered: 1
$9.95
XSPC High Flex Hose 1/2″ ID, 3/4″ OD (19/12.7mm) - Black

XSPC-1234-BK $2.50
Ordered: 6
$15.00
XSPC G1/4" to (13mm) 1/2" Barb Fitting - Black Chrome Finish

XSPC-BBSP1412-BK $1.99
Ordered: 10
$19.90
XSPC Acrylic Tank Reservoir for Laing D5

Nozzles
No Nozzles
Water Pump
Without speed controller (part # MCP655-B)
XSPC-D5RES $101.90
Ordered: 1
$101.90
XSPC EX420 Triple Fan Low Profile / High Performance Radiator

XSPC-EX420 $74.99
Ordered: 1
$74.99
*** HOT *** XSPC Raystorm CPU Waterblock - Intel

Fitting Size
1/2" Barb for 1/2" ID tube
XSPC-RAYSTORM-INTEL $49.99
Ordered: 1
$49.99
Swiftech MCW82 Universal GPU Waterblock - White

MCW82-WT $56.95
Ordered: 2
$113.90
IandH Silver KillCoils - Antimicrobial .999 Fine Silver Tubing / Reservoir Strip

IANDH-KILLCOIL $6.99
Ordered: 1
$6.99

XSPC Razor R9 290X / 290 Backplate

RAZOR-GTX-290X-BP $36.95
Ordered: 1
Shipped: 1
$36.95
XSPC Razor R9 290X / 290 - Full Cover Water Block

XSPC-RZR-R9-290 $134.95
Ordered: 1
Shipped: 1
$134.95

Fujipoly SARCON G-M Premium System Builder Thermal Padding Quarter Sheet - 150 x 100 x 1.0 mm

GM-150-100-10 $12.99
Ordered: 1
Shipped: 1
$12.99
XSPC Coin Fit G1/4" to 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD Compression Fitting - Black Chrome Finish - V2

XSPC-COMP-1234-BK-V2 $4.99
Ordered: 2
Shipped: 2
$9.98
Startech Technician's 11-Piece P.C. Tool Kit

CTK200 $4.95
Ordered: 1
Shipped: 1
$4.95
XSPC D5 Dual Bay Reservoir

Reservoir LED Color
Blue
XSPC-D5-DBRES $54.95
Ordered: 1
Shipped: 1
$54.95


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Originally Posted by kishagi View Post

you definitely need a lesson in cable management
Although I agree if this were a finished project - when it's the 'before' picture that's much less practical. Also if it's run open-air like that it really doesn't matter all that much (sure it looks horrible - but even if all the cables were custom length and sleeved and organized... it would still look like a case with hardware shoved in it sitting on the floor). I guarantee that the difference in temps wouldn't change at all from the way it is to fully organized and tied back... since airflow isn't a concern.

Looking forward to seeing what you do - FD cases are definitely my favorites after Case Labs - and (IMO at least) are leagues ahead of any mainstream lines with the possible exception of some Lian Li designs.
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That sucks. Although, if my build was any indication, it's just the first of many 'detours/delays' - hopefully things get sorted quickly.

So was the 240 vs 420 screw up yours or theirs?
 
#11 ·
I do not envy that call... out of curiosity what shop did you place the order with? Seems like someone was smokin' the long green that day in a big way. To fail multiple times on a single order is rare - or it should be if a shop plans on staying in business for very long. I'm definitely interested to see what your customer service experience is with them... if they handle this properly - I'd give them more business... if not I'd make sure to stop as many people as I could from giving them any business again!
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#12 ·
It's Performance-PCs. I've sent them a letter today, but they are closed, so I'll probably give them a call tomorrow to sort this out. Funny thing is that the packing slip shows all items ticked as if they were all checked and packaged. Whoever did this was either blind or drunk or both.
 
#19 ·
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Originally Posted by lurker2501 View Post

It's Performance-PCs. I've sent them a letter today, but they are closed, so I'll probably give them a call tomorrow to sort this out. Funny thing is that the packing slip shows all items ticked as if they were all checked and packaged. Whoever did this was either blind or drunk or both.
Dude, you might want to have a look at THIS thread (If you haven't seen it yet) and stay away from PPC's.
Just giving you a heads up, since you seem to be having issues with them already
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#23 ·
Yeah, I've had good experiences with PPCS the few times I've ordered from them, but at the same time it wasn't anything special either. On the other hand, I've had nothing but great experience with FrozenCPU - and every order I've ever received from them was filled by one person and checked by a second... and always correct! I think at this point I've done way more than $2K with them over 8-10 orders and always been pleased.

They don't often have the best prices - but sometimes (OK often actually) saving a few bucks here or there doesn't actually work out saving you anything at all.
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