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[Build Log] Seanimus448 v2 Revision - STH10, ASUS Strix, Bitspower & EK

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#1 ·
Hi,

Have not yet figured out all the changes for this new version..some noted below:
  • New Hardisk Cage - Top Compartment HDD Side Mount
  • ASUS Rampage V Extreme
  • CPU i7-5930k
  • Dominator Memory
  • New Hard Pipes ..probably Primochill, since i have some parts from son's 341 build.
  • New Lightbox - since all the positions will change with new mobo.

Was also thinking of doing with EK Full motherboard waterblock---will hold off on that.
May start with making lightbox without the holes of the acrylic tubes...so save on downtime of my main gaming computer.
 
#3 ·
OOoooh, upgrades to one of the first builds that got me hooked on Case Labs cases! Totally in for the ride!
 
#8 ·
Sure. Let's see round 2.
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#12 ·
Sorry guys, got into a financial mess last year, and picking this up again.
Plus I believe my EVGA x79 motherboard is coming to its demise soon, so before it fully goes, might as well do an upgrade. Takes a while to reboot, if USB is not recognized right away- Logitech G633 headphones the troublesome USB device for EVGA mobo.

Going with ASUS this time. Maybe I should ask EVGA to get a replacement motherboard before I switch.

Anyone have suggestions on which mobo/cpu i should go with. Was thinking of following:

  • Asus Rog MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA DDR4 ATX Motherboard
  • Intel Boxed Core I7-6700K 4.00 GHz 8M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700K
  • CORSAIR Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3333 (PC4-26600) Desktop Memory Model CMD16GX4M4B3333C16
  • Samsung 950 PRO Series - 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V5P512BW)

Going to pull the trigger in a day or two.

Going to try copper tubes this time with primo chill fittings. Fittings worked well on son's build with acrylic tubing.

My loop is frigging dirty. Thinking I should clean before dismantling with following::
  • Mayhems Blitz Cleaning System
 
#14 ·
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean W. View Post

Asus Rampage V edition 10 + 6950X or bust
I have to agree, it would definitely be a worthy replacement!
 
#15 ·
That CPU 6950x is like $1650. Too much for my wallet.
Intel i7-6850K is around $628, which is $270 more than Intel Boxed Core I7-6700K. Maybe this one is reasonable. Its only for few years and then have to change everything.

if i am going 2011v3 mode then
ASUS LGA2011 5-Way Optimization SafeSlot ATX Motherboard ROG STRIX X99 GAMING at $

That changes options for EK as well. I wasn't considering the GPU upgrade to 1080 at this time. But if I do then EK would change as follows

  • EK-FB ASUS X99 Monoblock - Nickel
  • EK-FC1080 GTX - Nickel
  • EK-FC1070 GTX Backplate - Nickel
 
#18 ·
Thanks Sean for changing my mind to switch from 1151 to 2011v3

Got following from NewEgg since pickup is like 30 minutes away and amazon has a long wait:
  • ASUS ROG STRIX X99 GAMING LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
And following from Amazon. Got i7-6850 for 40 lanes instead of $200 cheaper i7-6800, for upgrade to second 1080 and marginal performance.
For now no 1080 as it is not available.
  • Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K
  • Corsair DOMINATOR® Platinum Series 16GB (4x 4GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C15 memory kit for DDR4 Systems 16 DDR4 3200 MT/s (PC4-25600) DDR4 3200
  • 3x Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition Single Fan (switching out right radiator Cougar fans for aesthetics)
  • 3x Corsair Air Series SP120 PWM High Performance Edition - Twin Pack (switching out front Cougar fans for aesthetics)
  • Samsung 950 PRO Series - 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V5P512BW)
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum Light Bar Upgrade Kit
  • Ridgid 38048 1/2-Inch Capacity Instrument Tubing Bender
  • Ridgid 32915 1/8-Inch to 1-Inch X-Cel Screw Feed Tubing/ Conduit Cutter
  • Ridgid 34965 Inner-Outer Reamer for 1/4 to 1-1/2-inch tube
Still have to do FrozenCPU and PerformancePCS orders.
 
#20 ·
By the sounds of it that strix board is pretty nice... I kinda want one although the rampage one seems to appeal to me the most. Either way can't wait to see what you do with it!
 
#23 ·
yep i use to be asus all the way but a few years back had a couple of duds so i went with different vendors, but was thinking of giving them another try, but a little nervous with the newegg reviews . And not just on their x99 boards. Oh well hopefully you have a rock solid experience, can't wait to see the finished build.
 
#24 ·
Decided to clean the loop with some Distilled Vinegar (5%) + Distilled Water. Should have just wait till i got some clear tubing from FrozenCPU and replaced all tubing.

Oh well, since I started its a pain now. Have to get all the vinegar out of system, otherwise water turns to blue (acid+copper = copper sulphide which is blue from other forums).
Draining has to be followed by adding more distilled water to reservoir while keeping the drain ports open, to get any small remnants of vinegar out.

Probably will have to dismantle everything and throw Reservoir glass in dishwasher.
 
#25 ·
Built a table over the long weekend in my office..rock solid. can put 600 pounds on that.





Bringing stuff up from basement to 2nd floor in my office, where i can work on this build.


Don't know where to start - have to do it in chunks to keep computer up with minimum down time.
Probably do fans and rearranging first.
 
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