[Build Log] Tree Diagram - Mountain Mods / Threadripper

I am back on working with this surprisingly, the build is almost finished! Most of the pending work was sleeving work in fact. Here are some updates.

I took measurements of the position of the RAM and CPU waterblocks on this new build. One reason I made it this way (using a very simple distro plate ) is that whenever I need to change the CPU/RAM configuration, I can simply adjust the top plate of this small distro, which is very simple to machine , the bottom channels aer wide enough to support positioning G1/4 inlets/outlets



There is an auxiliary DDC pump in the pedestal, this one is also controlled by the aquacomputer PA3, during initial filling it will be disabled, after that, it is expected to run at low speeds. Because it is controlled by the PA3, I desoldered it's cables and replaced them with a 3-pin LONG extension that goes to the PA3 "cluster" at the top of the case:




For the bottom radiators, I am using Arctic P12s that I had from a previous build, these are very very quiet at low speeds, which I expect to run on the pedestal. These coolgate radiators are massive!, and FPI is low enough for them to work with low speed fans. All of these controlled by the AC6, however there ar 12 of these, so the control is purely PWM and power comes from two sata connections. I am using a cheap PWM splitter for these.



And I just machined it a nicer top just for fun.



This and the ARGB controller are sata-powered. I made PSU cable for two sata power ports




And with this, the pedestal is completed!



The pedestal is purely tubed with primoflex advanced lrt, which is for me the best tube I've used since 2009! the pedestal will join the Ascension side using the distro plates on the bottom of the Ascension. I wanted to use quick disconnects to join them but I plan on using the two I have for a different build.

Now, back to the PowerAdusts, the third and last PA3 arrived, with it's heatsinks too!





I also made small 3-pin cables for the AquaBus daisy chain that goes to the Aquaero 6XT



With the aquaero, PA3s and my RAID SSD cage in place, I made some new molex extensions and their combs, also new combs for the downstream pump and fan controller:





Remember this piece? It is now finished


And it fits really good!




It really gives a sense of separation between chambers, something that the duality ascension was lacking for my build, for dual builds (which is it's original purpose) it makes more sense, but I needed this separation

Behind the angled piece, there is an alphacool filter: Alphacool ES Inline particle filter 2x G1/4" IT , this is the least restrictive filter I have, I also have the "big" variant of this filter, which in my opinion is too big!, even for this case! I could only fit it inside the pedestal, but doing maintenance to something inside the pedestal is something I do not want to do.




And do you remember this piece?




It is the PSU shroud, I got it done as well, in fact, I made it last year out of sheet metal and painting. I suck at painting to be honest, I do the usual 600 grit, 800 grit, clear coat, 1500/2000 grit and then polish, it never turns really good for me, but messing up is part of the process.

First I had to drill some holes:



And I ran out of black screws, so these will do for now, but here it is, the PSU shroud in all it's glory!


As I am doing VFIO, I wanted to have no latency on some USB peripherals that I will be using on my Windows 11 VM. I bought a USB 3.0 PCIe card, the things one has to do to support VFIO properly!



And that is for this update I am plating the last two copper pipe pieces, re-do the 24 pin extension and I think we are ready for tubing the new build all together! and of course, a picture of the keyboard of the day: OSAv2 Topre-ver with GMK Analog Dreams R2:




See you in the next update

And with this update, Tree Diagram is closer to it's completion!



I ended up doing most of the build during Saturday, only today I had time to post my progress.

First of all things, I am a twink, it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to lift Tree Diagram already build and ever worse, filled. This think is taller than the Alex IKEA drawers I use for my desk. So first things first, the pedestal is already built with the following things:

• Mountain Mods Pedestal 24"
• Mountain Mods Silver Feet x4
• 2xCoolgate Quad (480) 120mm Ultimate Heat Exchanger Radiator CG-480
• 8xArctic P12 PWM Fans
• 8xSteel Mesh 120 mm Fan Filter (Medium Size Hole) - Black
• Generic PWM+aRGB Hub
• Alphacool DDC310-Complete Edition (Custom Sleeved)
• Fittings: Mixed 3/8 1/2 Nickel Compression Fittings (Alphacool mostly)
• Tubing: PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 3/8 1/2 Blue
• Drain: 90 degree Alphacool Fitting + Bykski Drain Valve

Custom Sleeving: Teleios 4mm (Gunmetal Gray, Silver, Black), 3-pin headers from AliExpress.





With the Pedestal in place, I will test for the last time the bottom distro plates:



No leaks! Distros in place.



Some aRGB lights, cheap WS2812 strips, to be controlled by the controller in the pedestal.




Main Radiators:

• 3xHardwareLabs GTX Black Carbon Radiator - 360mm
• 1x Hardware Labs Black Ice SR2 Multiport Black Carbon Radiator - 360mm
• 12xLIAN-LI P28 Fans
• 12xSteel Mesh 120 mm Fan Filter (Medium Size Hole) - Black
• 2xBarrowch 90 Degree Fittings
• 2xBarrowch Telescopic Fittings

A quick review about the cables and PSU

PSU: Silverstone HELA 1200W

24 Pin:

Teleios 4mm Gunmetal Gray
Teleios 4mm Silver
Teleios 4mm Aqua Blue
Teleios 4mm Blue
4 x OverkillPc's Knuckle Combs




GPU:

• Teleios 4mm Gunmetal Gray
• Teleios 4mm Silver
• Teleios 4mm Aqua Blue
• Teleios 4mm Blue
• 16 AWG Cable
• Female ATX Pins
• 3x8pin PCIE cables
• Combs: Custom CNC made

CPU:

• Teleios 4mm Gunmetal Gray
• Teleios 4mm Silver
• Teleios 4mm Aqua Blue
• Teleios 4mm Blue
• 16 AWG Cable
• Female ATX Pins
• 2x8pin PCIE cables
• Combs: Custom CNC made

Cables behind the PSU shroud:



Koolance Temperature Sensor (Sleeved/Teleios)



Plated pipes connected to the rear Distro 1, hand-bent. Sleeved molex cable as well.



Alphacool Inline ES Filter



Molex Extensions :

• Teleios 4mm Gunmetal Gray
• Teleios 4mm Silver
• Custom CNC made Combs

Distro Plate view:




Main Pumps:

2xLaing DDC-pump 12V DDC-1T Plus
2xModultra Slammer Heatsinks (Gunmetal gray)
Sleeving: Trimmed Aquaero 3-pin extensions.



Top Rear Distro: Connected to Motherboard Tray Distro



Tubing for CPU and RAM waterblocks:



USB 3.0 PCIE Card for VFIO



All pipes connected!





Top window+ SR2 attached



This thing is massive!!





Messed up setup



It is now filled and working!




Next Steps:


Acrylic window for the SATA cables
Replacing the rear fan with a NoiseBlocker Fan
Bottom 5.25 cover
Aquaero Curves
Monitor Setup
VFIO Demo

And we close!

I been away a long time from the overclocknet. I'm the man with the cnc. just received a new mb to update my 1000D (Z690 Glacial). i like your work and skills.
Greatings from a dutch retired firefighter and modder.