- Joined
- Oct 28, 2013
- Location
- manitoba, Canada
Hey all! I am currently starting my first, and very ambitious custom WC build. This is a winter project so don't expect final results overnight
Background: I am a drafter for a manufacturing company, so I am quite experienced with Solidworks (a popular 3D modelling software). I have access to a variety of materials, as well as a variety of CNC and manual machines which I can use at no charge. In addition, I have a fairly decent hands on skill set which will come in handy for the custom components of the build.
Purpose: This machine will be for recreational drafting and video editing as well as serving as a home file/media server, so the components will be more professional oriented rather than gaming oriented. There will be at least a mild overclock on it, but nothing that will degrade stability or reliability too much.
Case: I am currently designing a custom case which I plan on building out of 1/8" aluminum. I will post up some images soon, and as the design progresses.
Component parts list:
-Asus P9X79 pro MB -purchased-
-Intel i7 4820k
-16GB+ DDR3 1866mhz
-1x AMD/ATI Firepro V5800 -purchased-
-2x 128GB SSD in raid 0
-1x 2TB HDD
-850w+ PSU
Cooling parts list:
-1x D5 vario -purchased-
-2x 360mm rads hopefully Alphacool NexXxos XT45 or XSPC RX series -to be ordered very soon-
-PrimoChill rigid tubing
-PrimoChill rigid ghost compression fittings
-Custom acrylic "Tubing saver" panel over MB
-Custom acrylic res
-Custom CPU block
-Custom MB blocks (for show)
-Custom full cover GPU block
-Custom memory blocks (maybe, but only for show)
-Custom pump top (maybe)
-Fans... to be decided..
Goals:
-Custom waterblocks that work well!
-Delta Temp below 10c when loaded with fans running <1000rpm
-Near silent normal operation
-Fast
-Very clean and custom looking
-Enough cooling to support another V5800 in crossfire down the road without compromising my quietness goal
So, what are your reactions?
Background: I am a drafter for a manufacturing company, so I am quite experienced with Solidworks (a popular 3D modelling software). I have access to a variety of materials, as well as a variety of CNC and manual machines which I can use at no charge. In addition, I have a fairly decent hands on skill set which will come in handy for the custom components of the build.
Purpose: This machine will be for recreational drafting and video editing as well as serving as a home file/media server, so the components will be more professional oriented rather than gaming oriented. There will be at least a mild overclock on it, but nothing that will degrade stability or reliability too much.
Case: I am currently designing a custom case which I plan on building out of 1/8" aluminum. I will post up some images soon, and as the design progresses.
Component parts list:
-Asus P9X79 pro MB -purchased-
-Intel i7 4820k
-16GB+ DDR3 1866mhz
-1x AMD/ATI Firepro V5800 -purchased-
-2x 128GB SSD in raid 0
-1x 2TB HDD
-850w+ PSU
Cooling parts list:
-1x D5 vario -purchased-
-2x 360mm rads hopefully Alphacool NexXxos XT45 or XSPC RX series -to be ordered very soon-
-PrimoChill rigid tubing
-PrimoChill rigid ghost compression fittings
-Custom acrylic "Tubing saver" panel over MB
-Custom acrylic res
-Custom CPU block
-Custom MB blocks (for show)
-Custom full cover GPU block
-Custom memory blocks (maybe, but only for show)
-Custom pump top (maybe)
-Fans... to be decided..
Goals:
-Custom waterblocks that work well!
-Delta Temp below 10c when loaded with fans running <1000rpm
-Near silent normal operation
-Fast
-Very clean and custom looking
-Enough cooling to support another V5800 in crossfire down the road without compromising my quietness goal
So, what are your reactions?
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