[Kimir]

Guess it's time I finally create a build log, I'm in vacation so I've got some free time lol.
First build log so I'll be picking the format of some others around here, thanks to them (whoever they are)

Little side note on why did I started a new rig. I purchased two EVGA 780 Ti Kingpin Edition because I wanted it, kinda in an impulse. I figured that my actual cooling will not suffice to have fun with it so, new rig!

Let's begin with all the Computer parts:

• CPU: Intel core i7 4930k
• Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Extreme
• Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Classified K|NGP|N Edition (x2)
• RAM: G.Skill trident X (F3-2600C10Q-16GTXD)
• SSD: Samsung 840 Pro (1x 256 for OS+softwares, 1x 512 for games)
• HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 (x2)
• Optical Drive: LG - Graveur Blu-Ray 12x - SATA - lightscribe - Super Multi
• power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2
  
  and of course
• Case: Caselabs SMA8 (Black & White)

The cooling parts:

• CPU block: EK-SUPREMACY CLEAN CSQ - NICKEL - ACETAL
• Motherboard block: EK-FB KIT RE4 LE ACETAL CSQ
• Graphic cards block: EK-FC780 GTX Classy - Acetal+Nickel (with EK-FC Terminal TRIPLE Serial and EK-FC Terminal BLANK Serial in the middle)
• Pump: EK-D5 Vario X-TOP - Acetal (incl. pump) with EK-D5 Cover Kit (Black) Acetal
• Res: EK-MultiOption RES X3 - 150
• Rads:
  • Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 480 x2
  • Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 360
  • Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 240
• Tubing: Tygon R6012 Norprene (10/13mm)
• Fittings: EK-CSQ Fitting 10/13mm G1/4 - Black
• Adapter fittings: EK-PSC Adapter 90° G1/4 Black and EK-PSC Adapter 45° G1/4 Black
• Others: Koolance QD3 Black quick release
• Fan: NoiseBlocker - eLoop B12-P and B12-PS
• Fan controller: Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 XT
• Flow meter: Aquacomputer Flow sensor 'high flow'
• Coolant: Mayhems X1 - Clear
• OS: Windows 7 Pro 64bits

Next, some pictures!

#1 The EVGA 780 Ti Kingpin Edition pictures
#3 MB+CPU+RAM and block assembly.
#4 What the MB and graphic card look like.
#5 The Caselabs SMA8!
#6 Component in the case and missing goods list.
#7 Missing watercooling components arrival!
#8 PSU clearance and radiators assembly check. +fitting pictures.
#9 Tubing in progress...
#10 D5 cover kit, EVGA Supernova 1300G2 and sleeved cable kit, sleeving.
#11 Pictures of (almost) final state.
#12 Benchmarks results here, here and here(work in progress)
#13 Final pictures.

 

[Kimir]

Since I started with the EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Classified K|NGP|N Edition back in January, picture of those beasts first!
(yeah, it's been that long and the build isn't finished yet)

Spoiler: GTX 780 Ti Classified K|NGP|N Edition

After testing of each on my Fractal rig, I put on the block I had received.

Spoiler: Beasts ready for water!

Preliminary testing on AIR, with some OC.

I'll be using spoiler for images like that, because wall of images is a pain.

 

[Kimir]

I hate waiting for components, really, so I started to assemble things when I got my CPU, RAM and motherboard, didn't even made proper pics before I did.

Here the norprene tubing and some EK boxes



MB+RAM+CPU and blocks mounting. One month and half back, when I thought the other pieces of watercooling and the PSU would be available fast...

Spoiler: Blocks on motherboard and CPU

 

[Kimir]

Testing with the cards on the MB.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[Kimir]

At first I was going for the Phanteks Enthoo Primo in white, that wasn't available so I had the time to think over, after seeing some amazing stuff done with Caselabs, I decided to contact them to know the shipping to France (a little more than 130€ by Fedex). And I goes with it, worth it.

Some details first, so the chassis is black, as well as the different inside accessories.
I have those:

• PSU Support Mount - Magnum - Black
• 120.4 Radiator Side Mount - Single Wide Magnum Cases - Black x2
• USB 3.0 I/O 3.5'' bay - Silverstone - CaseL abs W hite
• 120.2 Flex-Bay Radiator Mount (6-bay) - Black

That's a huge box!

Spoiler: inside the box!

Assembly done. Wasn't as hard as some youtube video you might see (or have seen).

 

[Kimir]

Then I put the components I already had in the case, done some quick pics.

Spoiler: Warning: Images!

Size comparison of SMA8 to my Fractal, no wonder the Rampage IV look tiny in it

Then I ordered the black front bezel for the Aquaero 6 XT, because it look better, right?


I've been trying to put some heatsink on the area known to heat up and yet uncovered by the WB, with spare heatsink and thermal pad stickers I had, will gonna replace that.


So far, what I am missing as of today? all of this:

From my watercooling shop:
Mayhem X1 Transparent 1 liter x4 - In Stock
eLoop B12-PS - 120*120*25mm, <21.2dB, 62CFM, 400-1500RPM x7 - In Stock
Temperature Probe HighFlow Double Thread 1/4 "Male / Female - Black / Nickel - In Stock
GPU heatsinks 15x15mm (Set of 10) - In Stock
Thermal pad Ultra High Performance ADHESIVE 5W/mk 15 * 15 * 0.5mm - In Stock
Temperature Probe 80cm - Black sleeve - In Stock
Koolance quick connect - G1 / 4 "Male - High Flow FEMALE - Black - QD3-FG4-BK x6 - In Stock
Koolance quick connect hose 10/13mm High Flow MALE - Black - QD3-M10X13-BK x6 - Out of Stock
Radiator NexXxoS UT60 Full Cuivre 480 x2 - In Stock
Radiator NexXxoS UT60 Full Cuivre 240 - In Stock
EK-PSC Adapter 90° G1/4 Black x10 - In Stock
EK-CSQ Fittings 10mm - Black x10 - In Stock

Yeah, because of one item (and maybe only few of them, because I ordered 6 and it was showing in stock at the time I ordered) they are not shipping, most shop in France work this way.
They are not taking you money until the good is shipped and not ship until everything is in stock (doesn't work that way for business btw).

From EVGA:
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 Power Supply - Out of Stock
G2/P2 *********** Supply Cable Set (Individually Sleeved) - Not released (to be release next week on EVGA US store)

Oh, and next week I should receive my EVBot I got on Ebay this week, from @Jabba1977

 

[Pheozero]

There is so much power in this build

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[mrdenzo]

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[Fluency]

Subbed! This looks like it's going to be awesome

 

[Jim-CL]

I agree

this should be great!!

 

[MeanBruce]

Your Tygon Norprene is labelled a bit differently than the stock I received, not certain why diameter? Type? Batch? I'm still not sure if going to expose the lettering or hide the lettering, think it does lend an industrial laboratory look to the loop.

Anyway here's what mine looks like from Frozen CPU. The dude from Frozen was kind enough to take a pic with his cell phone of their stock and it arrived exactly as promised, 1/2 x 3/4inch.

 

[Kimir]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeanBruce

Your Tygon Norprene is labelled a bit differently than the stock I received, not certain why diameter? Type? Batch? I'm still not sure if going to expose the lettering or hide the lettering, think it does lend an industrial laboratory look to the loop.

Anyway here's what mine looks like from Frozen CPU. The dude from Frozen was kind enough to take a pic with his cell phone of their stock and it arrived exactly as promised, 1/2 x 3/4inch.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

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Mine come from Aquatuning (here), diameter is in OP.

@ everyone else, thanks. I sure it will be great, if I don't fail it lol.

 

[kaidome]

This is gonna be very cool

Subbed and good luck

 

[vlps5122]

very nice

 

[EPiiKK]

Love black tubing like that, Subedisub

And those GPUs

 

[Kimir]

Today I received the EVBot

Spoiler: Warning: Images!

Damn it's irritating when I want to use @ it open the "keyboard shortcut guide" and I have to either use the character table or the "mention someone" function and edit it.

 

[REAPER XD]

Subbed :O

 

[Wolfsbora]

Also subbed. I'm drooling at those parts...

 

[mironccr345]

oh man, looking good.

 

[socketus]

great parts, greater case