[Build Log] Antares - New Re-Done Loop

[z0ki]

Hey guys just wanted to share a small build log with you guys. This is my second time doing water cooling after not being very happy with the very first one!

My Rampage IV Extreme decided to die on me the other week which im getting a new one delivered on Tuesday after a RMA, which gave me a good reason to re do things.

I am using a NZXT Switch 810 Case (White) and in my first WC loop i actually had a lot of trouble putting a RX360 rad in there to fit with the motherboard, but i got it in there in the end!

I am now using an AX360 40mm rad (some of you might flame me for it about it being rubbish?) But i am hoping that 6x Corsair SP120mm 2350rpm fans would be enough to give me on par temps with the RX360 if not better.

I've ditched the PrimoChill PRO tubing after it giving me a thick like film within the tube just after a short time! So on the PrimoChill ADVANCED LRT Tubing now.

I've also decided to get another XSPC Raystorm Waterblock, and some Bitspower Rotary fittings for a cleaner shorter loop.

Here are some pics, more to follow in the coming days.

[THE OLD LOOP]


[NEW BITS TO GO IN]



(will add the GPU's to my loop when my 3x 680 Classifieds arrive)


Hoping to get some fully sleeved cables for my Seasonic XP-1000 Platnium from Moddiy... Though not 100% sure on the quality of their sleeving.. Would much rather pay someone to do it for me but what can ya do :thumb:

I am also currently thinking how i can make tubing "neater" from RAD>RES looks like I don't have much of an option but to do a long leangth from the back to the front.

Oh also got a XSPX D5 Res/Pump combo.

Any insights are welcomed (be nice this is only my second time doing a WC Loop) 😛

or anybody who can sleeve cables in australia hit me up 😉

[z0ki]

I couldn't apply all the pictures here, but here is a link to my thread on overclock.net, All images are there now 🙂

Let me know what you guys think!!

I could not upload all my photo's here, So I uploaded them to dropbox 🙂

Let me know what you guys think! Both positive and negative comments are welcomed!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/69kxottmhjp1um1/mEt2DyXuhX/MY%20PC%20BUILD%21

[Retired]

i think that turning the rad 180 degrees, so you wont be getting that long "jungle swing", across the case, and there are many other ways to avoid that..

Nice colors, white is looking good in builds, i think..

[z0ki]

Added a link mate for my DropBox in the post above for more photos!

yeah i would going to switch the rad around but it was hard due to that stupid optical drive bay "plate" which i ended up removing.. Though still was bit of a mission! I will probably re-attempt it again when my other graphics cards arrive 🙂

[ganji]

Very nice build z0ki. Good job 😄

[Retired]

Yes, optical drives, who use em any more... a external, just to plug in, if needed..

[z0ki]

WhitePaw wrote:
Yes, optical drives, who use em any more... a external, just to plug in, if needed..

Yeah i don't have one in there 😛 I got a dremel tool and cut that plate out for the optical, But i found that the tubing will interfere with my fan controller, But i am guessing 90degree fittings would be the best option.

When i get my 3x 680 Classifieds and stick them in the loop with another rad, I will then spend more time on how to route the tubing a bit better 🙂

Though not bad for a second attempt! Never in my 30 years have i done WC'ing but i can happily say i'll never go back to air! lol And I am surprised why i never done it sooner!

A great hobby and expensive but worth it 😉

I am looking at getting full modular sleeved cables for my Seasonic PSU from MODDIY. Need to do more research on the quality of the sleeving, but that will probably be my next upgrade 🙂

[Retired]

great looking fan controller, clean, neat..

[z0ki]

Looks like I can't get waterblocks for 680 Classifieds anymore 😞

bugger

I might just have to wait till the 700 series cards come out and water cool those 😞