abvolt's New Toy

[abvolt]

It's not every day you get to build a high end gaming machine and I have built many systems over the years, I've never done a Build Log so here goes my first.
This is also my first build with a full custom loop.

Let’s take a look at the hardware to build this system.


Here is the list of parts I have so far:


Main Build Parts:

1. Corsair 900D Case.I'm not at all done with the case don't mind the pics so far there will be updated ones.
2. Asus Optical Drive (DVD) for movies sometimes.
3. Seasonic 1000W. Platinum PSU.
4. Samsung Evo 1TB SSD.
5. Seagate 2TB SSHD.
6. GTX760 SC 4GB only got this for testing my rig, When available I'll have 2 GTX780 ti classy's.
7. Lamptron CW611 Controller.
8. Intel i7 4930K CPU.
9. G.SKILL Ripjaw Z 2133 MHz 16GB.
10.Custom single braid maxcord cable set ->colors are Blood Red, White ,Steel Blue.
11.Asus Rampage IV Black Edition, The most advanced enthusiast class MOBO built.


Watercooling Parts:

1. Phobya 250 matte black Reservoirs (2).
2. Monsoon Free Center Compression Fitting, Black Chrome (18)
3. Monsoon 90 Rotary Adapters, Black Chrome (5)
4. Bitspower Flow Indicator, Black Chrome
5. Alphacool Full Copper Radiator ST30 240mm.
6. Alphacool Full Copper Radiator ST30 480mm.
7. Alphacool Full Copper Radiator ST45 480mm.
8. Xigma 120mm Fans (4)
9. Corsair AF120 Fans (8)
10.Swiftech MCP35X2 Dual Pump
11.Swiftech Heatsink for Dual Pump.
12.Primochill Tubing 10ft.
13.Koolance Liquid Coolant, White or Blood Red ??


Here's a few pics of the parts I have so far. I have my EK chipset blocks ordered and am still waiting for 2 GTX780 ti classy's.

[abvolt]

This will be my last build after my mini itx that is for a while, it's the cost of things these days.

[Smaug]

Oh man that's a nice set up. I agree with Nate152, that is, go with any other brand than phobia. I tried their black coolant and it stained my tubing and the liquid was clear within a week. Not to mention, it was never black but a purplish color. Can't wait to see more pics from this build.

[Antronman]

Phobia is garbage in all ways possible. Mayhems and Koolance have the best coolant.

[Arne_Saknussemm]

Nice abvolt!:D...be super careful leak testing those fittings! More than one have found the Monsoon name to be cruelly ironic...

[Retired]

Arne Saknussemm wrote:
Nice abvolt!:D...be super careful leak testing those fittings! More than one have found the Monsoon name to be cruelly ironic...

Tsunami?

Ab> some of the late batches of the EK adapters ( 10/13) 90 degrees (black matte look), has been really bad, and very loose in the joint, some prone to leak.. Its only a silicone/ rubber O-ring inside them, keeping it tight..
If they are "too flappy" in the joint, the risk is that they are bad, and if that fitting is mounted in a slightly off/tilted position, it can leak..

Just wanted to let you know this.

[kkn]

have a look at this one abs -> http://www.frozencpu.com/products/13163/ex-tub-891/Phobya_G14_Inline_Temp_Sensor_Coupler_-_2-Pin_711...

[Antronman]

http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l3/g59/c679/s2167/list/p1/XSPC_Products-XSPC_Safety-XSPC_Temp_Sensors_-...
Available in every color you could want.

[Masterbobo]

love the specs you even got the new 1 tb evo drive and the 4930k so awesome

[abvolt]

Thanks , I should have done more reading on the monsoon before hand I really like the look. I since read on many boards that people have problems with them. Might just go ahead and get some EK fittings just to be on the safe side.

[Myk_SilentShado]

Hey Ab!!! you familiar with the can-can tune? cos I got a lil song and it's goes a little something like this!!

Jelly, jelly, jelly, jelly...jelly, jelly, jelly(make sure you got that tune in your head first...you'll get the idea mate) 😉 😛 :cool: