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Build Log - [Millennium] - Mercury S8S

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Project Millennium v.3

Goals
Elegance - Clean lines, minimal tubing
Silence - High quality fans
Performance - Overclocking CPU + GPU

Overview
Welcome OCN, come along as I build a new gaming rig for 2016. Project will put emphasis towards aesthetics and silence with a touch of OC
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Be on the lookout for special guest appearance from @iBruce
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Main Components
Case - CaseLabs S8S [Received]
Cpu - Intel i7-5960X [Received]
Mainboard - ASUS Rampage V Edition 10 [Received]
Ram - G.SKILL Trident Z 32GB 3200MHz C14 [Received]
Video - EVGA Titan X SC [Received]
SSD - Samsung 512GB 950 Pro [Received]
HDD - Hitachi Deskstar 2TB [Received]
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA 850 P2 [Received]
Sound - Sound Blaster ZxR [Received]
Headphones - AKG Q701 [Received]
Mic - Blue Yeti [Received]
Mouse - SteelSeries Rival 300 [Received]
Keyboard - Corsair K70 RGB [Received]
Monitor - Dell S2716DG [Received]

Water Cooling
Controller - Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 Pro
CPU - EKWB Supremacy Evo X99 Full Nickel [Received]
GPU - EKWB Titan X Full Cover Nickel + Acetal + Backplate [Received]
Rads - HWLabs Nemesis GTS 360 + 360 + 240 [Received]
Fittings - TBD
Tubing - Bitspower 16mm Acrylic
Fans - Noiseblocker eLoops

Let's get this build rolling!

"Honey.... what's all this crap doing on our dining table?!!"
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"I don't know what you're talking about, all I see is beautiful hardware."
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Went for a low key 2-tone theme with a Gunmetal 280 Flex-Bay. To mount the eLoops, I used some Acousti Ultra Soft Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts AFM02B. They are amazingly soft and I hope to get good vibration isolation for a quiet rig. These will be used where ever possible when mounting an eLoop is concerned.

 
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You need one of these 60mm custom reservoir mounts for your S8S build. So beautiful, I'm ordering one in silver tomorrow, going to fill it with Mayhem's Extreme White.

When I find a new part that is absolutely beyond amazing, I just HAVE to share. (even though I just broke curfew)
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NEW Part Alert!

It's so beautiful!
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http://s296.photobucket.com/user/iBruceEVGA/media/res mount_zpsvzxj6n2t.png.html
 
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You need one of these 60mm custom reservoir mounts for your S8S build. So beautiful, I'm ordering one in silver tomorrow, going to fill it with Mayhem's Extreme White.

When I find a new part that is absolutely beyond amazing, I just HAVE to share. (even though I just broke curfew) redface.gif

NEW Part Alert!

It's so beautiful! smile.gif
That reservoir mount made by Singularity Computers is very nice indeed, will last you life time.
The guy is very detailed with his builds so you can expect his product will be nothing less but the best quality
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Originally Posted by NewUser16 View Post

That reservoir mount made by Singularity Computers is very nice indeed, will last you life time.
The guy is very detailed with his builds so you can expect his product will be nothing less but the best quality
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Singularity Computers + CaseLabs = so much joy.
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https://www.singularitycomputers.com/shop/watercooling/reservoir-mounts/reservoir-mount-ethereal-single-60mm-billet

How much does a build log cost anyways? I mean life-wise? Is it truly expensive?
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I feel honoured to have @iBruce grace my log with his presence - S8S buddies!
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For the time being, I will be working on dialing in some preliminary overclocks on air and test for stability. Once those numbers are in, I will proceed to slapping on blocks and running acrylic lines.
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Thanks everyone for the support, lets see some more S8S's!
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Very cute little doggie. Our dog's long version name is Cheeseball, the malcontent.

But we just call her Cheeseball for short.
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Now this is what my new S8S work rig needs. Uses Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and the new M8E mobo inside just happens to have T3 onboard, whaddaya know?
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Enjoy the photo and information, very cool external drive, still only available for pre-order at the moment.

https://www.akitio.com/expansion/thunder3-pcie-ssd

http://s296.photobucket.com/user/iB...thunder3-pcie-ssd-speeds_zpsc97dq1sg.jpg.html
 
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Hehe !
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Edit: Oh and CREATOR: gd-jpeg v1.0 (using IJG JPEG v80), quality = 90ED !
 
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Small Update =]

Two EK Uni Mounts, one modified to remove the legs and extra flaps. I added the silicon grommets to reduce pump vibration for further isolation.


Ordered a Dual D5 pump top from EK to try and fit in the build, but in the end I decided against it. Will be pairing an AQ USB D5 to an EK 140 Revo combo unit.


I used the new isolation ring from the Dual D5 setup, overall, it's much softer than the previous iteration. I'll be using the Shoggy Sponge for added height and even more pump isolation. Originally, I was going to use Sorbothane feet, but those guys are sticky as hell and will look like a fuzzy peach after a day in my house.


Will use a pass through and 45 degree rotary fitting for the Outlet. I like the added touch of the new isolation ring where extended ridges are placed to lift the housing up to ensure no hard mounts. Good work EK
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Will be needing to drill into the mid plate for the res to pass through, measure thrice, drill once!
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Currently waiting on the proper side rad mount, I ordered the pedestal 360 mount the first time haha... d'oh
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With my current mobo, not sure how well it'll support BW-E processors, but then again, I love the aesthetics of the X99-E WS from Asus so not sure if I'll stick a BW-E cpu in or grab a 5960X
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Originally Posted by sexpot View Post

Small Update =]

Two EK Uni Mounts, one modified to remove the legs and extra flaps. I added the silicon grommets to reduce pump vibration for further isolation.

Ordered a Dual D5 pump top from EK to try and fit in the build, but in the end I decided against it. Will be pairing an AQ USB D5 to an EK 140 Revo combo unit.

I used the new isolation ring from the Dual D5 setup, overall, it's much softer than the previous iteration. I'll be using the Shoggy Sponge for added height and even more pump isolation. Originally, I was going to use Sorbothane feet, but those guys are sticky as hell and will look like a fuzzy peach after a day in my house.

Will use a pass through and 45 degree rotary fitting for the Outlet. I like the added touch of the new isolation ring where extended ridges are placed to lift the housing up to ensure no hard mounts. Good work EK
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Will be needing to drill into the mid plate for the res to pass through, measure thrice, drill once!
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Currently waiting on the proper side rad mount, I ordered the pedestal 360 mount the first time haha... d'oh
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With my current mobo, not sure how well it'll support BW-E processors, but then again, I love the aesthetics of the X99-E WS from Asus so not sure if I'll stick a BW-E cpu in or grab a 5960X
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i'm confident ASUS will release a BIOS for those boards, also, i'm not onto watercooling, but if i was, i would support Singularity Computers, just because they are serious and nice peeps!
 
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Looks so good man, very nice progress.
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I've got (4) of those newer Soft-Grip EK dampers on their way hitching a ride within the next EK/PPCS shipment. Did not realize they extended the ridges above the ring, very nice EK.

An update on the Singularity Computer res mounts, they are evaluating them right now at PPCS, and as long as they check out PPCS will be stocking the entire line for 120mm and 140mm rads/mounting holes.

Sounds like availability will be this month, but don't quote me please.

Dude, I feel bad, really wanted to use the EK dual top in my rig, and it's possible but will look out of place and crammed, restrict my airflow, and not hold to the original concept of the work rig. Plan on using it when I put together a Skylake E gaming rig next year with two water cooled GPUs, then dual D5s will make much more sense.

The stickiness of the Sorbo is not so bad if you have standard air purification in your office or computer room. I use a Blueair 450E, does a great job of helping keep dust out of your rigs, but nothing works as well as a good surface, floor, and crevice vacuuming, but then I don't have to vacuum sawdust.
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When are you moving away from the sawmill? Have you had your respiratory health evaluated? Worried about you man...
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New place being built right now and won't be finished until end of year. May postpone moving until jan/feb next year due to snow/weather, but we'll see. It's not so bad with the dust issue, I'm just tired of cleaning more than I am working/gaming
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New place being built right now and won't be finished until end of year. May postpone moving until jan/feb next year due to snow/weather, but we'll see. It's not so bad with the dust issue, I'm just tired of cleaning more than I am working/gaming
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I hear ya,

This is my current state of affairs.

Getting these beautiful guts mounted with all customizations into the chassis this week and properly underwater. The NH-D15 has worked well, but I'm sick of looking at it.
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My problem is I got into this mode of not being able to get work done with the old 3770K/M5E rig, its so damn slow, compared to the new parts, so I'm having trouble finding time to finish the build.

It's incomplete, but it screams through work.
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http://s296.photobucket.com/user/iBruceEVGA/media/IMG_5901_zps5cnuuabg.jpg.html

Oh and this is how I first approached the UNI mount mod, it looks cool, but yea found out later needed more optional placements to "cut dat hole" so I looked to Jeremy for help.

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Your Sorbo feet EK mount reminds me of a water skipper
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For anyone that's interested in having the EK mount modded similar to mine and Bruce's, give Customer Support a shoutout @ Performance PCs and ask for Jeremy. Just describe it as the "Jeremy EK mod" for the Uni mount and you're good to go. Price will range from $5 - $10, depending on how much you want to cut up. For reference, the red is where I requested to be cut.
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As far as cutting that hole goes, we should set a date and do it together. What's the worst thing that can happen?
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Ordering a new midchassis panel from CaseLabs? Hahahaha

No really this is how I'm setting it up with the passthroughs cutting through on the same plane same top deck as the res mod and I have a 38mm thick intake fan in front to accommodate before the res tube begins.

And your Shoggy sponge should work well absorbing noise energy, but it looks rather high, and that's ok, the amount of glass tube should look great moving into the upper chamber.

I'm trying to leave 10mm to 20mm of clean tube below the hole to wrap around the white LED strip from below.

Something I found notable in this pic, how well the CaseLabs gunmetal works with the ASUS gunmetal works with the EVGA gunmetal.
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addendum in magnanimity: Donald just won. 8:45pm EST
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http://s296.photobucket.com/user/iBruceEVGA/media/IMG_5721_zpsi1yglecm.jpg.html
 
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Will be needing to drill into the mid plate for the res to pass through, measure thrice, drill once!
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Hmm ... what is that sitting on the end of the mobo plate? Is that a faceless Aquaero? If so, what type?

I am going back and forth (and fifth) with were to put my Aquaero and you have now given me a sixth location.
 
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As far as cutting that hole goes, we should set a date and do it together. What's the worst thing that can happen?
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Ordering a new midchassis panel from CaseLabs? Hahahaha

No really this is how I'm setting it up with the passthroughs cutting through on the same plane same top deck as the res mod and I have a 38mm thick intake fan in front to accommodate before the res tube begins.

And your Shoggy sponge should work well absorbing noise energy, but it looks rather high, and that's ok, the amount of glass tube should look great moving into the upper chamber.
I'm waiting for the rad mount to come in before I cut the res hole. Need to make sure clearance is okay, hopefully I'll get it done on Sunday. As for the Shoggy, I actually quite like the height it adds. I would prefer more of the glass res to show in the visible chamber
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Hmm ... what is that sitting on the end of the mobo plate? Is that a faceless Aquaero? If so, what type?

I am going back and forth (and fifth) with were to put my Aquaero and you have now given me a sixth location.
It's an Aquaero 6 Pro converted to LT simply by removing the LCD panel. I'm thinking of mounting it there, or by the res, or to the front flexbay
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@sexpot, I can see you have taken the Aquaero 6 screen off. Are you going to use it without LCD screen? If so will you consider selling the LCD screen? Thanks.
Sorry buddy, I'll be keeping it safe in case I want to use the LCD panel later on. Perhaps PM @Shoggy and see if you can purchase one directly from AQ.
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