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[Build Log] CM Elite 130 - #beastMODE hyp36r Version II

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It looks like it's time for my #beastMODE hyp36r Version I to move onto a different case. I had a lot fun working with my Silverstone SG05 and it looks as if i'll be rebuilding into a Cooler Master Elite 130. It is indeed much larger then the SG05, however i'll be able to pack a larger radiator, reservoir and finally put a block onto my Nvidia GTX 780Ti. I recently had an opportunity to work alongside the Cooler Master team and I figured it would be one hell of a rite of passage to move my build into a CM case.

I know a few have made comments that I inspired some of you to build in a Silverstone's SG05, and fear not I will be keeping the case for another build within the next year, so definitely stay tuned for that!

I look forward to inspire even more people to continue building Mini ITX builds
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You can visit my original build log here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1394314/build-log-watercooled-sg05-haswell-omgbbq/0_50

Here's a few shots of how she was:









Now here is the CM Elite 130 X Silverstone SG05:





Parts List:
[âś“] Case: Cooler Master Elite 130
[âś“] Motherboard: Asus ROG Maximus VI Impact
[âś“] CPU: Haswell i7 4770K
[âś“] Ram: 8GB
[âś“] GPU: GTX 780ti
[âś“] SSD: Crucial 120gb M.2 NGFF
[âś“] HDD: Western Digital Black 750gb 2.5" 7200rpm
[_] HDD: 1TB HDD 2.5" 7200rpm
[âś“] Pump: Swiftech Apogee Drive II
[âś“] Radiator: Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 120 Radiator
[âś“] Fans: 2x Scythe AP29 GT
[âś“] Reservoir: Bitspower 5.25 Bay Reservoir
[_] PSU: Silverstone SX600-G 600W SFX
 
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Benchmarks

3DMark Firestrike
Score: 9957
CPU Core: 3.9Ghz (Stock)
GPU Core: 1046 mhz (Overclocked)

CPU temperature (Min) / (Max): 39C / 43C
GPU temperature (Min) / (Max): 36C / 44C

Link: http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/4196284

3DMark Firestrike





HWINFO 64 Intel i7 4770K


HWINFO 64 Nvidia GTX 780Ti

Battlefield 4 Multiplayer
CPU Core: 3.9Ghz (Stock)
GPU Core: 1046 mhz (Overclocked)

CPU temperature (Min) / (Max): 34C / 45C
GPU temperature (Min) / (Max): 31C / 47C

Battlefield 4







HWINFO 64 Intel i7 4770K


HWINFO 64 Nvidia GTX 780Ti

Unigine Heaven 4.0
Score: 1485
FPS: 58.9
Min FPS: 8.5
Max FPS: 122.3
CPU Core: 3.9Ghz (Stock)
GPU Core: 1046 mhz (Overclocked)

CPU temperature (Min) / (Max): 33C / 40C
GPU temperature (Min) / (Max): 30C / 43C

Unigine Heaven 4.0







HWINFO 64 Intel i7 4770K



HWINFO 64 Nvidia GTX 780Ti


Metro Last Light
CPU Core: 3.9Ghz (Stock)
GPU Core: 1046 mhz (Overclocked)

Ambient temperature: 23C
CPU temperature (Min) / (Max): 36C / 43C
GPU temperature (Min) / (Max): 34C / 45C

Metro Last Light









HWINFO 64 Intel i7 4770K



HWINFO 64 Nvidia GTX 780Ti

 
#12 ·
you will like the Elite, they are very nice despite the low price.
 
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Nice, looking forward to this. (And of course your new sg05 build)
Thank you for your support!
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The think tank is once again on full steam for the SG05, thinking about what I should stuff in the next revision of that case
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Mmmm, it seems someone else has the same build in mind as me
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I'll wait to see your results first I guess. Keen to see the viability of overclocking using the single monsta 120
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Thank you for your support!
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I've seen the Alpha Cool Monsta 120mm in a couple CM Elite 120 Advanced builds, should be fun
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Hello again!
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Hello Good Sir!
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you were doing an awesome job with the SG05 and sparked some inspiration in me. So I'll be keeping a close eye on this build. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for your support!
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I shall inspire once again!
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Subbed, Loved your sg05
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you will like the Elite, they are very nice despite the low price.
I'm looking forward to it myself, can't wait to build her up!
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Yo ! subbed
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#17 ·
Everybody body loves updates!

For some reason I noticed my Wi-Fi signal really sucked, it looks as if the original wi-fi cable was over twisted. So I ordered another pigtail antenna wi-fi cable from Amazon. As you can see it's a little shorter, however that wasn't much of a problem.



Tada! I figured I'd sleeve it because why not?
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The next two shots just covers the screw connections for the MPCiE on the bottom and on the rear of the I/O panel. If you plan on using the Asus Maximus Impact VI or even VII, I suggest screwing both down for stablility.





More sleeving goodness. This USB 2.0 cable is from the right side of the case, I probably could have left it in it's rubber form, but yet again, because why not (we're on roll here!)
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I was originally going to mount the radiator with the inlet/outlets on the top and use my Swiftech Micro reservoir on the right side as I did with my SG05, until I realized there wasn't enough space for the fan holes on the bottom. This is how the case looks like without that 5.25" drive bay.



Much to my chagrin of not being able to use the radiator how I intended, I opted to use a 5.25" Bitspower Reservoir and have the inlet/outlet of the radiator on the side instead. Now off to the hardware store Batman! For those of you interested in doing some manly drilling of the rivets and find yourself having to put it back on with ease, you can use 6-32 x 3/8 Stainless Steel philips nuts, bolts and lock washers.



Time to mount the motherboard and do some wire management!
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#18 ·
Look what finally showed up, courtesy of Performance-PCS.



That Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 120mm x 80mm radiator is a #beast! Fit's right at home in the Elite 130!





Danger Will Robinson! Danger! Looks as if i'm having a little clearance issues with a full sized GPU and Big Bertha the radiator. I'm in need of Dr.Emel and his friends...





Stay Tuned True Believers...
 
#19 ·
Can you move the radiator to be slightly offset to the side by a cm or so?
 
#20 ·
Nice update ! Keep them coming
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p.s. DAT RAD
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While I admire how much Asus has crammed into their Impact motherboards, I do wish they could have provided some support for that poor sagging M.2 SSD. If you zoom in on the second photo from the earlier post (display the original hi-resolution version) it looks like the contacts have come out of the M.2 socket.
 
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Can you move the radiator to be slightly offset to the side by a cm or so?
That would have helped a ton! However the way the case was designed with its own bracket, there's not much room for movement. Fear not! I have solutions in the think tank
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Nice update ! Keep them coming
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p.s. DAT RAD
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Right!? hahaha
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Originally Posted by Qrash View Post

While I admire how much Asus has crammed into their Impact motherboards, I do wish they could have provided some support for that poor sagging M.2 SSD. If you zoom in on the second photo from the earlier post (display the original hi-resolution version) it looks like the contacts have come out of the M.2 socket.
I agree, The MPCIe is not very stable and feels like it's going to break off unless you screw down both the I\O Panel and from the bottom of the motherboard. It would have been nice if there was a proper hold down for the M.2. Yes it probably wasn't secured properly lol!
 
#24 ·
Lovely work in progress, it's nice to see while working/planning on my new elite 130... It's actually my first build so I'm watching build logs, installation video on the cm website...

Surely sleeving everything took its time but the final look is awesome!

And the new cooler... heh... Looks even bigger in the diminutive elite case
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