Hello there! I'm back after a short break as I'm mostly waiting for ny parts, finally the new CPU block has arrived and already recieved a rusty finish, most of the watercooling parts will be given some kind of touch to suit the build a bit better but I'm uncertain on what I will be doing to the components as I do not want to overwhelm the build with rust. The new reservoir also arrived, though I can't make up my mind where to place it, I have a few ideas and I'm thinking of doing something a bit odd and make it poke out from the back of the PSU, what do you guys think? The fan brackets have been removed and also got a rust finish, now I'm just waiting on some custom decals with different texts and logos to blend the rust a bit further. We're getting closer and closer to assembly! Unfortunately I haven't recieved the GPU block yet as it has been delayed by the post office, but apart from that only a few modifications need to be done before I can start assembling everything. A big thank you to everyone who's following the buildlog I really appreciate your feedback. See you next week!
Hello there! I've fiddled around a bit more with the computer during this weekend and though that this would be a suitable time to post a little update regarding the waterblocks. All of the waterblocks have been mounted and test fitted on the motherboard for some glamour shots. I must say, I absolutely love the look of everything put together, and I think it will improve even more once the GPU blocks have gotten a few custom touches to fit in further. The GPU blocks are currently untouched, but they are on the queue to get some custom touches in the modding department. Nothing huge but a few minimal changes to make it fit the look of the build. Also, some good news! I spoke to BeQuiet! and we decided to send me one of their new PSU's from their Pure Power lineup, which I think will suit the build perfectly. So that will defintely be featured in the build log next week. Onwards to the pictures!
Hello! The new PSU has arrived and recieved some time in front of the NEW CAMERA! I've just updated my go-to camera to a fullformat mirrorless one from Sony, to replace my previous Canon EOS 750D. The new camera is the Sony Alpha 7, so hopefully you will notice a big difference in the photos I appreciate all the feedback that I can get so don't be hesitant to tell me what you think! The power supply in question is the newest edition from BeQuiet called the Pure Power 9, 700W. If you've got any questions regarding this new product, feel free to ask! The project is on the finishline and the only things missing are the angled fittings for the watercooling, they are ordered and on their way. So it shouldn't take too long to finish this project! Onwards to the pictures. As always, thank you so much for following! See you next update
That fan is nice! Normally i'd want to put the PSU as far out of site as possible, but with that fan and orange rim it's worth showing of.
Update Hi there! I had some time over and decided to post a small update, not a lot has happened since the last updated as I'm still being held back by the fact that my fittings still haven't arrived. Hopefully they should arrive soon. I took the motherboardplate to my brothers job and drilled out the holes for the pass-through fittings, these are to act as channels for the CPU, GPU's and one of the two radiators. A total of 5 pass-throughs. The rest is just a mockup to get a perspective on how everything's going to look, unfortunately I can't show you how I am routing the tubing as the angled fittings still haven't arrived and it is impossible to tube the build up without it. Next week I'll get an update out on the mods I am planning for the GPU's, PSU, reservoir and what not. Until then, thank you for following! See you next update.
Update Hello there! Time for a short update with some good news! All the fittings have arrived and I'm looking forward to putting this beast back together during the weekend. All the components have been tested again to ensure that everything works properly. So it shouldn't take a lot of time until this is put together and in order. It's alive! The only things missing are the fasteners for the GPU's which I am yet to figure out, and re-painting the SSD's. I've taken some pictures to give you a brief view on how the tubing is going to be routed. I'd like to thank everyone for following this build, not too far until completion! The new PSU has received its own touch with the help of a rusted fan grill and a rusty outline along the fan, I decided to mount the reservoir on to the grill of the PSU to give it an external look and hopefully gain some more attention on the back part of the case. Pictures! Fittings galore!
Final update Hello everybody! it's time for the final update as the build is complete and the pictures have been taken. I would like to thank all of you who followed the build, I've truly appreciated all the feedback and you guys have really kept me going! I'd also like to thank me beloved sponsors who helped me complete this projekt, it simply wouldn't be possible without them. Huge thanks to Inwin, EKWB, Gigabyte and BeQuiet! List of components: CPU: Intel i7 5820k GPU: EVGA SC ACX 2.0 GTX 970 GPU: EVGA SC ACX 2.0 GTX 970 MOBO: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD3 RAM: Crucial DDR4 2133MHz 32GB (4x8GB) SSD: Intel 730 240GB SSD: Intel 730 240GB PSU: BeQuiet Pure Power 9 700W FANS: Noiseblocker E-loops Radiator: EKWB CoolStream PE 240 (x2) Pump: DDC (EKWB top & heatsink) CPU block: EKWB Supremacy EVO GPU block: EKWB GTX 970 EVGA block (x2) Fittings: EKWB Reservoir: EKWB X3 250 Res Onwards to the pictures! I hope you like them. Thank you for following!
final build lools really good i like the black hose - and the short runs they have, looks almost stealthy! good job
Hey August, i have a question, you made some scratch cables for the PSU,im interested in the 24pin modular cable, since i know the output from the PSU is 20+8 and 4cables are dual, i can see on the pictures that you combined the dual cables into one single cable to fit into the 24pin slots of the mainboard, could you please explain me how you did it? did you solder them and then just put a heatshrink on them?
