[Oberon]

Welcome to the build log of:

Carbon Switch

Water Cooling Parts:

EK-Supreme HF CPU Block

EK 360mm Radiator - For sale

XSPC SLIM 360mm and 140mm Radiators from DAZ

EK Multioption X2 RES 150

EK E-Coolant Blood Red

EK Compression Fittings G1/4 Black x 9

EK 45' Adapter Fittings x 2

EK 90' Adapter Fittings x 6

Swiftech MCP655 Pump

Bitspower D5 MCP655 Modtop

Black tubing - Recieved

Hardware:

i7 3770K - pending release

Z77 Sabertooth

EVGA GTX 680

EK GTX 680 Backplate and block

4x4gb Vengeance Corsair Dominator GT 2x4GB DDR3-2000 RAM

2 x Crucial SSD

1 x WD Black HDD

1 x WD Green HDD

Seasonic XP 860 Sleeved!!

Due to recent complications, the build has been transitioned into a Switch 810 build. I already have plans for what to mod. Stay tuned for updates!

 

[Oberon]

Reserved for Final images

 

[Oberon]

Pics are up!!








Are EK radiators usually this disgusting?

Smells like death and it's rusty and dirty inside.
I bought it straight from the E.K. Website too..

 

[KaRLiToS]

I would say no, don't buy a block, unless you don't mind losing 35$ + shipping for a used block.

 

[Oberon]

I just want the 680 so I can leave the system be for the next 2 years or more... But Kepler still hasn't been released and it's almost mid March

 

[Oberon]

UPDATED

 

[superericla]

I think the paint job on that rad was done very poorly. Probably won't affect performance but it might be good to RMA.

 

[Darr3n]

It's not rust, it is just the copper showing, since they only put a super thin coat for paint on the fins it might have just wore off

 

[Oberon]

what should I do about the smell, there,s a heavy metallic odor that fills my room. Should I just spray paint it? leave it in vinegar maybe?

 

[buildtoexcess]

Oberon, your radiator looks normal and has RoHS lead free paint/low solvent as well --- I would use o-ring seal plugs to seal ports and soak in hot water (140f - 60c) and dish detergent to clean OUTSIDE

vinegar will strip paint -- DO NOT allow any soap inside radiator and complete rinse with warm water after 1 hour soak

unpleasant radiator paint smell now the norm

 

[Darr3n]

Forgot to mention i'm subbed to your build log

 

[Oberon]

thanks guys, I'll wash it tonight. i'll try to get started on this build asap.

update:

got pretty much everything but still waiting on my gtx 680 + waterblock

 

[Oberon]

Figured I might as well toss in a few quick snips of my rig while I wait for the rest of the parts to come in. Enjoy!!

 

[FiX]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

The dust on that radiator

 

[Oberon]

not to worry my friend, that H60 is not going to be there for long.. hehe

 

[KaRLiToS]

Corsair Obsidian 800D For The Win

 

[Oberon]

Just playing around with my black Bitspower/EK fittings.

 

[wooly4]

Sub'd , you're current build is sexxy already. Would love to have an 800D but my Phntom is already a bit to big for my desk. Cant wait to see final product

 

[Oberon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooly4

Sub'd , you're current build is sexxy already. Would love to have an 800D but my Phntom is already a bit to big for my desk. Cant wait to see final product

thanks dude, The 800D literally feels like a wall next to me, I have to say that it is perfect for a watercooling beginner like me though. I am a huge fan of the phantom and I think my next build will probably be in one

 

[Suwb4643]

Sub'd

gonna be a good beginner one (and sleeving, man I love sleeving)
btw, why did you order the EK rad? There's a rad comparison (http://www.overclock.net/t/1190800/bundymania-user-review-triple-radiator-360-roundup-16-rads-tested) and again the "old" RX takes himself to the best spot
oh and just a lame joke:

Ketchup cooling?