Okay, I guess this build log is kind of overdue, since I've had the case for over a month now, I've done some minor modifications to it, and I pretty much have all of the hardware parts I need from my existing build, save some new C47 fittings extra angles and extentions, and acrylic tubing which I'll be upgrading to - but here it goes...
I named my build "The Liquidator" because I like the concept of incorporating a name that coincides with watercooling, it sort of has a divisive yet humorus marketing sell to the name, and I wanted a build that I could have fun with, using materials that will set it apart from most typical builds.
I won't bore you with eye candy shots of boxed parts, since you probably want to get to the meat and potatoes of the build. But for sake of curiosity, and the fact that I've already gotten started on installing some of the new things already (for test fitting), I'm working with the following:
HARDWARE:
ASUS Rampage IV Extreme ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition
Intel i7 3960x Intel i7-4960k
EVGA Titan
Soundblaster Live X-Fi
16G Corsair Low Profile RAM 32G Corsair Platinum 2400MHz
3 x Samsung 840 EVO 500 SSD's
1 x 4TB WD Black
WATERCOOLING:
EK Supreme Clear Acrylic, EK Supremacy Clean CSQ - Nickel+Plexi R4BE
EK Supreme Clear Acrylic CPU Block, EK Supremacy full board Clean CSQ - Nickel+Plexi
EKWB R4BE Monoblock Nickel+Plexi, modified with matte black vinyl
EKWB Dominator RAM/Monarch Nickel+Plexi, modified with matte black vinyl
EK Supremacy Titan GPU blocks Clean CSQ - Nickel+Plexi (2x)
Alphacool 360 Monsta Rad
Alphacool 240 Monsta Rad
Alphacool D5 pumps (2x)
Alphacool D5 Clear Acrylic pump tops (2x)
Primochill Vortex Flow Indicators - Clear Plexi (6x)
Monsoon Acrylic Tubing Reamer
Monsoon 13mm Hardline Pro Mandrel Tool Kit
Monsoon Silicone Tubing for Acrylic Bending (2ft)
E22 Acrylic Tubing 36" x 6
Matte black C47 & C48 Bitspower Fittings (30x)
Bitspower Mini Valve
90 Degree Rotary Fittings (10x)
FrozenQ FlexTank Multi-optional Reservoir
Bitspower Low Profile Stop Fittings
Bitspower Case Top Water Fill Port
Koolance G1/4 Threaded funnel
XSPC LCD Temperature Sensor - blue/white
CASELABS CASE:
Outter Panels: White ST10
Inner Chassis: Black
XXL Smoked Window
Other: Black I/O panel
USB 3.0 ready
Standard drop in 120 x 4
Alright, now that that's out of the way, what I had in mind for this build was to think outside of the box by doing something elegant but different. Bold, but conservative. I also have to give credit where credit is due - ZnJ did an amazing build on his ST10 "Julian" build, so that was a part of my motivation for scrapping my current (and first) watercooled PC for something more long term. I also want to recognize K-Lime for his build too, and the rigid wiring he incorporated in his build, which inspired me to do the same in mine.
THE IDEA:
After some careful thought, I've been thinking about ways to set myself apart from the typical water cooled rigs I've seen so far, and try to go for a more memoral build that would get people talking. One of my ideas was to do away with my reservoir and utilize the volume space of several Primochill flow indicators as storage. Originally called "Gears of War", that name sounded too generic for my build at the time, but somewhat worked. Then something changed all of that.
While getting my midplates made at my local plastics shop, I came across a piece of acrylic that resembled frozen water. I didn't think anything of it at first, but then after bringing my standard pieces of acrylic home and fitting them into my case, it made my build look just like everyone elses. Plus, I kept thinking about that "water" piece a few times in the days that followed. Maybe it was a sign for me to get it, so I went back to the shop and asked the owner a few more questions about it, pricing, and so on. Needless to say, after several daydreams about adding that material in my rig, I committed myself to incorporating it into my build.
These pics are about as close to final shots as I can get right now. My apologies for the lack of high definition.
I named my build "The Liquidator" because I like the concept of incorporating a name that coincides with watercooling, it sort of has a divisive yet humorus marketing sell to the name, and I wanted a build that I could have fun with, using materials that will set it apart from most typical builds.
I won't bore you with eye candy shots of boxed parts, since you probably want to get to the meat and potatoes of the build. But for sake of curiosity, and the fact that I've already gotten started on installing some of the new things already (for test fitting), I'm working with the following:
HARDWARE:
ASUS Rampage IV Extreme ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition
Intel i7 3960x Intel i7-4960k
EVGA Titan
Soundblaster Live X-Fi
16G Corsair Low Profile RAM 32G Corsair Platinum 2400MHz
3 x Samsung 840 EVO 500 SSD's
1 x 4TB WD Black
WATERCOOLING:
EK Supreme Clear Acrylic, EK Supremacy Clean CSQ - Nickel+Plexi R4BE
EK Supreme Clear Acrylic CPU Block, EK Supremacy full board Clean CSQ - Nickel+Plexi
EKWB R4BE Monoblock Nickel+Plexi, modified with matte black vinyl
EKWB Dominator RAM/Monarch Nickel+Plexi, modified with matte black vinyl
EK Supremacy Titan GPU blocks Clean CSQ - Nickel+Plexi (2x)
Alphacool 360 Monsta Rad
Alphacool 240 Monsta Rad
Alphacool D5 pumps (2x)
Alphacool D5 Clear Acrylic pump tops (2x)
Primochill Vortex Flow Indicators - Clear Plexi (6x)
Monsoon Acrylic Tubing Reamer
Monsoon 13mm Hardline Pro Mandrel Tool Kit
Monsoon Silicone Tubing for Acrylic Bending (2ft)
E22 Acrylic Tubing 36" x 6
Matte black C47 & C48 Bitspower Fittings (30x)
Bitspower Mini Valve
90 Degree Rotary Fittings (10x)
FrozenQ FlexTank Multi-optional Reservoir
Bitspower Low Profile Stop Fittings
Bitspower Case Top Water Fill Port
Koolance G1/4 Threaded funnel
XSPC LCD Temperature Sensor - blue/white
CASELABS CASE:
Outter Panels: White ST10
Inner Chassis: Black
XXL Smoked Window
Other: Black I/O panel
USB 3.0 ready
Standard drop in 120 x 4
Alright, now that that's out of the way, what I had in mind for this build was to think outside of the box by doing something elegant but different. Bold, but conservative. I also have to give credit where credit is due - ZnJ did an amazing build on his ST10 "Julian" build, so that was a part of my motivation for scrapping my current (and first) watercooled PC for something more long term. I also want to recognize K-Lime for his build too, and the rigid wiring he incorporated in his build, which inspired me to do the same in mine.
THE IDEA:
After some careful thought, I've been thinking about ways to set myself apart from the typical water cooled rigs I've seen so far, and try to go for a more memoral build that would get people talking. One of my ideas was to do away with my reservoir and utilize the volume space of several Primochill flow indicators as storage. Originally called "Gears of War", that name sounded too generic for my build at the time, but somewhat worked. Then something changed all of that.
While getting my midplates made at my local plastics shop, I came across a piece of acrylic that resembled frozen water. I didn't think anything of it at first, but then after bringing my standard pieces of acrylic home and fitting them into my case, it made my build look just like everyone elses. Plus, I kept thinking about that "water" piece a few times in the days that followed. Maybe it was a sign for me to get it, so I went back to the shop and asked the owner a few more questions about it, pricing, and so on. Needless to say, after several daydreams about adding that material in my rig, I committed myself to incorporating it into my build.
These pics are about as close to final shots as I can get right now. My apologies for the lack of high definition.