Introduction
With Bad lighting
Current status:
Done... for now...
Intro
I saw the IN WIN s-frame last year and I knew I had to have it. It was a beautiful case, and it sparked the artist in me. Thus this build is not about performance or reliability, but rather making something stunning to look at.
http://www.overclock.net/forums/threads/edit/1538664#
Important Points
I plan to finish the build first, and then over-clock depending on stability.
Components
Main Components
Case: IN WIN S Frame
CPU: I7-4790k
MOBO: ASUS Maximus VII Formula LGA 1150 (Chosen because of built-in water cooling blocks)
GPUs: GTX 980 ASUS STRIX x2 in SLI (Chosen because this is was my Christmas present. Luckily there was a waterblock for it because this card isn't factory spec.)
RAM: Red HyperX Savage 4X8GB @1600hz (Chosen because it looks amazing. 1600hz because I didn't want compatibility issues)
Storage: Transcend 512 GB M.2 (TS512GMTS600) (Connected directly into the MOBO with the provided adapter, the adapter is combined with the WI-FI card)
PSU: Corsair AX1200i (because it's red and because it's modular.)
I plan to add a few traditional HDDs later on, along with possibly a sound card and a USB 3 drive. Note that this MOBO only has 1x 15pin slot for USB 3.0, while the case has 2x 15pin cables. Both the MOBO and the case come with a USB 3.0->2.0 adapter, but I plan to get a USB 3.0 pci card with an extra 15pin slot due to OCD.
Water Cooling
Radiator: Black Ice Stealth 360 X-Flow (Chosen because cross flow for aesthetic reasons, rather than a normal U flow. Note that this Radiator doesn't fit perfectly with the case. You gotta shift the rad by 2 cm and mount it with the 4 alternative holes on the frame)
Pump/reservoir: AquaComputer Aqualis Base 450ml with D5 adapter and Swiftech MCP655-b
GPU Waterblock: EK GTX980 STrix Full coverage - Acetal + Nickel (No choice in the matter as the strix 980 is non factor spec, and I wanted a full cover block for looks. Luckily it looks pretty good)
GPU Waterblock backplate : Nickel Black (I first got the nickel, and it looks gorgeous, but it clashed with the color theme. Thus I used two black backplates.)
CPU Waterblock Koolance CPU-380I EK-Supremacy EVO CPU Water Block - Red Edition (The koolance block looks good, but again the silver clashes with the color theme of red and black. Thus the ek red water block, but this might change again depending on my taste the red water block looks amazing)
Tubing:12mm OD/10mm ID Crystal link tubing Carbon Fiber Tubing, 12mm od, 10mm id, Matt black
Fittings:Bitspower Black red Fittings. (I tried the silver ones, but changed to black due to color theme. Then I went to red, due to black tubing).
Things to further decide:
I wanna add a valve to the loop to make it easier to flush. (I did this)
Also I haven't decided if I want to used colored coolant or not. I think I will first use water to test, and then decided. Lastly I might decided to use colored tubing if I like the look.
Log
Log 1:
Log 2:
Log 3
Log 3b
Log 4
Credits
With Bad lighting
Current status:
Done... for now...
Intro
I saw the IN WIN s-frame last year and I knew I had to have it. It was a beautiful case, and it sparked the artist in me. Thus this build is not about performance or reliability, but rather making something stunning to look at.
http://www.overclock.net/forums/threads/edit/1538664#
Important Points
- IN WIN S Frame Case - http://www.inwin-style.com/en/goods.php?act=view&id=S-Frame
- Water cooled CPU, GPU(s) and MOBO on a 3x120mm Radiator, one loop
- Hard acrylic tubing Carbon Fiber Tubing
- 2x GTX 980 Asus STRIX waterblocked and in SLI
- Color theme: Red and black
- 512gb M.2 drive as OS drive
- The name "Dead Rose" because I was making origami roses while taking photos, and I thought the roses looked nice next to the case.
- "Dead" was replaced with "Carbon, due to carbon fiber theme"
I plan to finish the build first, and then over-clock depending on stability.
Components
Main Components
Case: IN WIN S Frame
CPU: I7-4790k
MOBO: ASUS Maximus VII Formula LGA 1150 (Chosen because of built-in water cooling blocks)
GPUs: GTX 980 ASUS STRIX x2 in SLI (Chosen because this is was my Christmas present. Luckily there was a waterblock for it because this card isn't factory spec.)
RAM: Red HyperX Savage 4X8GB @1600hz (Chosen because it looks amazing. 1600hz because I didn't want compatibility issues)
Storage: Transcend 512 GB M.2 (TS512GMTS600) (Connected directly into the MOBO with the provided adapter, the adapter is combined with the WI-FI card)
PSU: Corsair AX1200i (because it's red and because it's modular.)
I plan to add a few traditional HDDs later on, along with possibly a sound card and a USB 3 drive. Note that this MOBO only has 1x 15pin slot for USB 3.0, while the case has 2x 15pin cables. Both the MOBO and the case come with a USB 3.0->2.0 adapter, but I plan to get a USB 3.0 pci card with an extra 15pin slot due to OCD.
Water Cooling
Radiator: Black Ice Stealth 360 X-Flow (Chosen because cross flow for aesthetic reasons, rather than a normal U flow. Note that this Radiator doesn't fit perfectly with the case. You gotta shift the rad by 2 cm and mount it with the 4 alternative holes on the frame)
Pump/reservoir: AquaComputer Aqualis Base 450ml with D5 adapter and Swiftech MCP655-b
GPU Waterblock: EK GTX980 STrix Full coverage - Acetal + Nickel (No choice in the matter as the strix 980 is non factor spec, and I wanted a full cover block for looks. Luckily it looks pretty good)
GPU Waterblock backplate : Nickel Black (I first got the nickel, and it looks gorgeous, but it clashed with the color theme. Thus I used two black backplates.)
CPU Waterblock Koolance CPU-380I EK-Supremacy EVO CPU Water Block - Red Edition (The koolance block looks good, but again the silver clashes with the color theme of red and black. Thus the ek red water block, but this might change again depending on my taste the red water block looks amazing)
Tubing:12mm OD/10mm ID Crystal link tubing Carbon Fiber Tubing, 12mm od, 10mm id, Matt black
Fittings:Bitspower Black red Fittings. (I tried the silver ones, but changed to black due to color theme. Then I went to red, due to black tubing).
Things to further decide:
I wanna add a valve to the loop to make it easier to flush. (I did this)
Also I haven't decided if I want to used colored coolant or not. I think I will first use water to test, and then decided. Lastly I might decided to use colored tubing if I like the look.
Log
Log 1:
Log 2:
Log 3
Log 3b
Log 4
Credits
- Thank you to the wonderful people as asus ROG forums, MeanMachine and Nate152. See: http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?56294-Formula-VII-with-HyperX-Savage-55-Memory-error
- The awesome people at the S frame owners Club: http://www.overclock.net/t/1513646/in-win-s-frame-owners-club
- Specifically, users @Kripple, @xnikx, @torqueroll for their great builds
- Super special mention to @unknownsolo, his build was the basis and starting point of mine.
- Linus @ Linustechtips for his videos, and NCIX for featuring this case in a build.
- IN WIN for making this case, and for being so nice at CES 2015 to bring it so I could derive inspiration.