Build Log: Water & Wood

MIAHALLEN · 04-16-11, 12:58 PM

Water & Wood

This is a desk build...in other words, it will be built into my desk. The desk is made from pine, which is why I'm calling this Water & Wood.

Direct links to updates:

Direct links to videos:

Parts list

Water cooling parts

Swiftech Apogee XT (Rev 2) CPU block
3x EK Full cover acetal & nickel GPU blocks
3x Swiftech MCR420-QP radiator with Koolance CNT-RP402X2 bridges (meant for a Koolance res not used here).
Swiftech MCP35X pumps with 35X res
12x Adda 98.6 CFM fans (with custom 0-100% PWM control, thanks xXSebasXx & Bobnova )
3/8 ID, 5/8 OD black Primochill tubing
Enzotech compression fittings
Koolance quick disconnects

I've got quite a few unique ideas for this build, but it's going to be slow going for another month or so. I'm still working out a full parts list, but many are asking about the build, so I wanted to give you something to look at while you wait

Swiftech and Coldzero Team will be sponsoring this build, thanks a ton!

Read my Maximus IV Extreme review here: part 1, part 2

I plugged the loop into Martin's Pump & Rad Optimizer to see what it said...of course there are a couple caveats

My rads are 420s, not 320s
My blocks are the new (more restrictive) design for the 580
My CPU is planned to be run in parallel with the GPUs

idle (200W -- 1000RPM -- pump @ 50%)

max load (1000W -- 2600RPM -- pump @ 100%)

MIAHALLEN · 04-16-11, 12:58 PM

reserved 1

MIAHALLEN · 04-16-11, 12:58 PM

reserved 2

Seebs · 04-16-11, 03:01 PM

This is going to be awesome.

Volumetrik · 04-16-11, 03:06 PM

Subbed. This is going to be epic for sure.

m0r7if3r · 04-16-11, 05:17 PM

http://www.popularmechanics.com/tech...ild-pc/4318067

Have you seen that one? Drawing any inspiration from it?

Daemonkin · 04-16-11, 05:32 PM

Honestly, I think anyone who has ever entertained the idea of a project of this magnitude has seen that more than a few times.

Don't forget the l3p D3SK.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=256952

MIAHALLEN · 04-16-11, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0r7if3r

http://www.popularmechanics.com/tech...ild-pc/4318067

Have you seen that one? Drawing any inspiration from it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daemonkin

Honestly, I think anyone who has ever entertained the idea of a project of this magnitude has seen that more than a few times.

Don't forget the l3p D3SK.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=256952

Both of these are very cool projects, but mine will be more functional, and with less bling. Here is a hint: my inspiration is coming from the frustration of working in the confines of a case

More soon

bennoculus · 04-16-11, 10:27 PM

This is gonna be sick Miah. I'm excited to see what you come up with

DR DEUCE · 04-16-11, 11:07 PM

this is gonna be sweet, subbed.

lolwut · 04-17-11, 12:04 AM

Oh boy

subbed

xtkxhom3r · 04-17-11, 12:22 AM

i like the quick disconnect idea definitely going into my next build

hokiealumnus · 04-17-11, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolwut

Oh boy

subbed

Ditto.

Knufire · 04-18-11, 12:25 AM

It's Miahallen. Of course it's going to be amazing.
Subbed.

MIAHALLEN · 04-18-11, 11:00 AM

Parts list finalized....

Meathead · 04-20-11, 12:08 PM

Nice start miah. I too am getting agitated at the fact that building a water-cooling system in my case is a PITA. Trying to fit a 320 in my case and it barely fits and looks like crap. Definitely going to be back for updates though.

Pvt.Dancer · 04-21-11, 09:49 PM

Sounds like an awesome build Miah can't wait to see the end results and everything inbetween!

MIAHALLEN · 04-25-11, 08:30 PM

So, I'm waiting for the watercooling gear to arrive, but I've got a question for all of you...I'm thinking of using some new Koolance U-pipes, there are three versions at PPCs:
CNT-RP402X2
CNT-RP402X21
CNT-RP452X2
I'm going to have three MCR420-QP rads all mounted side by side, and I can vary the spacing as I please....

....at a bare minimum, the center of the inlet on one will be 35mm from the center of the inlet on the next (if the rads are mounted nearly touching one another). The problem is, I do not know the distance between the center of the ends of these U-Pipes. I think ideally, I'd like to have 40mm of spacing.

If anyone owns these U-pipes, or the matching Koolance resevoirs, can you please measure these points, and let me know the spacing? Thanks

Seebs · 04-25-11, 08:35 PM

Ask and you shall receive my friend...

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MIAHALLEN · 04-25-11, 08:37 PM

That was quick....tit-for-tat I see

04-16-11, 12:58 PM	Thread Starter #1
MIAHALLEN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Japan	Build Log: Water & Wood Water & Wood This is a desk build...in other words, it will be built into my desk. The desk is made from pine, which is why I'm calling this Water & Wood. Direct links to updates: motherboard tray slider installation GPU waterblocks and the fan wall more pics of the fan wall assembled first reassembly fill port and leak testing final loop flush PWM controller wired, and blocks cleaned & mounted first fulll assembly with water cooling initial temp testing, air VS water 1st dust filter built, and pump mounted work started on the front panel, and PSU sleeving complete work started on the front door and window work on the front door continues...until disaster strikes...also new air filter installed new GPU backplates installed ...then tragedy strikes the 2nd front door Impressive the difference proper tools can make Water & Wood is nominated for bit-tech's MOTM...VOTE FOR ME! Direct links to videos: water cooling components 1st flush custom PWM fan wall in operation loop flow demo 1700W from a 1050W PSU!!! window etching time lapse video Playing a little DCS A-10C with headtracking Parts list Asus Maximus IV Extreme Intel i7 2600K 2x4GB G.SKILL DDR3-1866 9-10-9-28 3x reference GTX 580s 120GB OCZ Vertex 3 500GB Momentus XT 2.5" HDD 1050W Enermax Revolution Water cooling parts Swiftech Apogee XT (Rev 2) CPU block 3x EK Full cover acetal & nickel GPU blocks 3x Swiftech MCR420-QP radiator with Koolance CNT-RP402X2 bridges (meant for a Koolance res not used here). Swiftech MCP35X pumps with 35X res 12x Adda 98.6 CFM fans (with custom 0-100% PWM control, thanks xXSebasXx & Bobnova ) 3/8 ID, 5/8 OD black Primochill tubing Enzotech compression fittings Koolance quick disconnects I've got quite a few unique ideas for this build, but it's going to be slow going for another month or so. I'm still working out a full parts list, but many are asking about the build, so I wanted to give you something to look at while you wait Swiftech and Coldzero Team will be sponsoring this build, thanks a ton! Read my Maximus IV Extreme review here: part 1, part 2 I plugged the loop into Martin's Pump & Rad Optimizer to see what it said...of course there are a couple caveats My rads are 420s, not 320s My blocks are the new (more restrictive) design for the 580 My CPU is planned to be run in parallel with the GPUs idle (200W -- 1000RPM -- pump @ 50%) max load (1000W -- 2600RPM -- pump @ 100%) __________________ THE POST COUNTER IS NOT AN INTELLIGENCE METER! Intel i3, i5 and i7 Overclocking Guides Heat "Water & Wood" computer desk build log My HWBOT Profile MAX11Lv3 - "It kind of reminds me of going to the circus and seeing a mini drive around and then 83 clowns jump out of it!" - ollien33 i7 3820 @ 5GHz \|\| 32GB G.SKILL @ DDR3-2000 \|\| GTX580 tri-SLI \|\| Corsair AX1200 \|\| Custom water cooling Last edited by MIAHALLEN; 09-21-11 at 02:42 AM.
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04-16-11, 12:58 PM	Thread Starter #2
MIAHALLEN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Japan	reserved 1 __________________ THE POST COUNTER IS NOT AN INTELLIGENCE METER! Intel i3, i5 and i7 Overclocking Guides Heat "Water & Wood" computer desk build log My HWBOT Profile MAX11Lv3 - "It kind of reminds me of going to the circus and seeing a mini drive around and then 83 clowns jump out of it!" - ollien33 i7 3820 @ 5GHz \|\| 32GB G.SKILL @ DDR3-2000 \|\| GTX580 tri-SLI \|\| Corsair AX1200 \|\| Custom water cooling
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MIAHALLEN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Japan	reserved 2 __________________ THE POST COUNTER IS NOT AN INTELLIGENCE METER! Intel i3, i5 and i7 Overclocking Guides Heat "Water & Wood" computer desk build log My HWBOT Profile MAX11Lv3 - "It kind of reminds me of going to the circus and seeing a mini drive around and then 83 clowns jump out of it!" - ollien33 i7 3820 @ 5GHz \|\| 32GB G.SKILL @ DDR3-2000 \|\| GTX580 tri-SLI \|\| Corsair AX1200 \|\| Custom water cooling
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04-16-11, 03:01 PM	#4
Seebs Fronting as a Mod Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sunshine State	This is going to be awesome. __________________ Daily Driver: GA-890FXA-UD5 - Ph II X6 1090T - 16GB DDR3 1333MHz - HD 5670 - Venomous X Black + 260 CFM San Ace - VX450W - CM 690 II Advanced Join the "Benching Team" - We have secret sauce! - OptyTrooper: GPUs are for burning not playing games anyway Kona on League of Legends: This game sits about as well with me as a gallon of prune juice does, and the results are just as nasty. I done got Pinked... Be sure to pre-tin everything (even soldered stuff!) with leaded solder. None of the RoHS junk. You want good old fashioned toxic heavy metals. ~ Bobnova
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Volumetrik Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal, CA / Alburgh, VT	Subbed. This is going to be epic for sure. __________________ Core i7 920 D0 @ 4.0 Ghz 12 GB Super Talent 2k EVGA 4-Way Classified EVGA 580 GTX 3GB 60GB Mushkin SSD 1TB WB Caviar Black Cooler Master HAF X HX850 Corsair Volumetrik' Heat
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04-16-11, 05:17 PM	#6
m0r7if3r Member Water Cooling Sticky Reading Enforcement Official Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marietta, GA	http://www.popularmechanics.com/tech...ild-pc/4318067 Have you seen that one? Drawing any inspiration from it? __________________ If years were seasons, this December would be the December of our December. -Abed #sixseasonsandamovie Heat
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04-16-11, 05:32 PM	#7
Daemonkin Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ringgold, Ga	Honestly, I think anyone who has ever entertained the idea of a project of this magnitude has seen that more than a few times. Don't forget the l3p D3SK. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=256952
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04-16-11, 10:27 PM	#9
bennoculus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoFla/Indiana	This is gonna be sick Miah. I'm excited to see what you come up with __________________ JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! Core i5 2500K @ 5962MHz (DICE Cooling) P8P67-DELUXE 4GB GSkill RipJawsX 2133MHz, 7-9-8-24 2xGTX580 Matrix SLI 90GB OCZ Agility 2 SSD VenomousX Windows 7 Ultimate - SP1 OptyTrooper: "Be warned though overclocking is a drug."
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04-17-11, 12:04 AM	#11
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xtkxhom3r Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio,TX	i like the quick disconnect idea definitely going into my next build __________________ [Xeon 3520 (I7 920 D0) - 4.5GHZ \| Swiftech GTZ- MCR 120.3 - 6 Fans] [Rampage Extreme 2 \| 3x2 GB Corsair 1600 ram @ 1800 7-7-7-20] [x2 XFX 4890's \| x2 MCW60's\| MCR120.3 - 3 Fans \| X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty] [x2 OCZ Vertex raid 0 \| x3 WD 2TB \| Coarsair 1000HX \| 55" LED Samsung] [Lian Li V2000 \| Logitech diNovo Edge \| Logitech G7 \| Scythe Kaze Master] Laptop Service Manuals
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04-18-11, 11:00 AM	Thread Starter #15
MIAHALLEN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Japan	Parts list finalized.... __________________ THE POST COUNTER IS NOT AN INTELLIGENCE METER! Intel i3, i5 and i7 Overclocking Guides Heat "Water & Wood" computer desk build log My HWBOT Profile MAX11Lv3 - "It kind of reminds me of going to the circus and seeing a mini drive around and then 83 clowns jump out of it!" - ollien33 i7 3820 @ 5GHz \|\| 32GB G.SKILL @ DDR3-2000 \|\| GTX580 tri-SLI \|\| Corsair AX1200 \|\| Custom water cooling
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04-20-11, 12:08 PM	#16
Meathead Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westminster, CO	Nice start miah. I too am getting agitated at the fact that building a water-cooling system in my case is a PITA. Trying to fit a 320 in my case and it barely fits and looks like crap. Definitely going to be back for updates though. __________________ Heatware MSI Big Bang Xpower \| Intel 990x \| Future Overclock \| EK HF Supreme w/ MCP-655 Pump and MCR 320 res \| 3x4096 triple channel Mushkin Redline DDR3 2000 9-11-9-27 (haven't tweaked yet) \| Evga gtx 580 w/ EK block \| OCZ Vertex 2 120gig/WD 750gig \| Corsair HX850 \|
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04-21-11, 09:49 PM	#17
Pvt.Dancer Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilsonville, OR	Sounds like an awesome build Miah can't wait to see the end results and everything inbetween! __________________ Main Rig Mobo: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme CPU: Intel I7 2600K @ 5.0 GHZ Vcore 1.5 Cooling: Custom water cooling 3x120 rad, EK supreme HF full copper, EK 150 basic res, Koolance PMP-450 High-flow Pump RAM:16GB Corsair Dominator GT 1866 9.10.9.27 2T GFX: ASUS GTX 690 PSU: Corsair HX 850 Case: Corsair 800D Server CPU: 2x Xeon x5550 Memory: 32GB DDR3 1333 ECC REG QR 8x HDD's: 3x 15k SAS 350GB Raid 5
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04-25-11, 08:30 PM	Thread Starter #18
MIAHALLEN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Japan	So, I'm waiting for the watercooling gear to arrive, but I've got a question for all of you...I'm thinking of using some new Koolance U-pipes, there are three versions at PPCs: CNT-RP402X2 CNT-RP402X21 CNT-RP452X2 I'm going to have three MCR420-QP rads all mounted side by side, and I can vary the spacing as I please.... ....at a bare minimum, the center of the inlet on one will be 35mm from the center of the inlet on the next (if the rads are mounted nearly touching one another). The problem is, I do not know the distance between the center of the ends of these U-Pipes. I think ideally, I'd like to have 40mm of spacing. If anyone owns these U-pipes, or the matching Koolance resevoirs, can you please measure these points, and let me know the spacing? Thanks __________________ THE POST COUNTER IS NOT AN INTELLIGENCE METER! Intel i3, i5 and i7 Overclocking Guides Heat "Water & Wood" computer desk build log My HWBOT Profile MAX11Lv3 - "It kind of reminds me of going to the circus and seeing a mini drive around and then 83 clowns jump out of it!" - ollien33 i7 3820 @ 5GHz \|\| 32GB G.SKILL @ DDR3-2000 \|\| GTX580 tri-SLI \|\| Corsair AX1200 \|\| Custom water cooling Last edited by MIAHALLEN; 04-25-11 at 08:37 PM.
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04-25-11, 08:35 PM	#19
Seebs Fronting as a Mod Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sunshine State	Ask and you shall receive my friend... CNT-RP402X2 CNT-RP402X21 CNT-RP452X2 __________________ Daily Driver: GA-890FXA-UD5 - Ph II X6 1090T - 16GB DDR3 1333MHz - HD 5670 - Venomous X Black + 260 CFM San Ace - VX450W - CM 690 II Advanced Join the "Benching Team" - We have secret sauce! - OptyTrooper: GPUs are for burning not playing games anyway Kona on League of Legends: This game sits about as well with me as a gallon of prune juice does, and the results are just as nasty. I done got Pinked... Be sure to pre-tin everything (even soldered stuff!) with leaded solder. None of the RoHS junk. You want good old fashioned toxic heavy metals. ~ Bobnova
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04-25-11, 08:37 PM	Thread Starter #20
MIAHALLEN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Japan	That was quick....tit-for-tat I see __________________ THE POST COUNTER IS NOT AN INTELLIGENCE METER! Intel i3, i5 and i7 Overclocking Guides Heat "Water & Wood" computer desk build log My HWBOT Profile MAX11Lv3 - "It kind of reminds me of going to the circus and seeing a mini drive around and then 83 clowns jump out of it!" - ollien33 i7 3820 @ 5GHz \|\| 32GB G.SKILL @ DDR3-2000 \|\| GTX580 tri-SLI \|\| Corsair AX1200 \|\| Custom water cooling Last edited by MIAHALLEN; 04-25-11 at 09:22 PM.
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