Custom DD Torture Rack Build Log

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

So I've been hanging out here for the last few months reading stickies, watching other people's build, asking questions, and I am finally ready for my first WC build. This is a pic of my build case:

These are my compnonents:
Case: DD Torture Raack
CPU Block: Apogee XT Rev 2
GPU Block: MCW80
Pump: MCP35x with Res Rev 2
Rads: 2x MCR320
Fans: 6x Y.L. 120 medium speed
Tubing: 8' PrimoFlex Pro LRT 7/16 ID 5/8 OD
Fittings: 10x Bitspower Compression Fittings

Here is all is!

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

Here is the custom DD TR assembled:

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

The holes in my Rads didn't fir the Holes drilled in the case so i had to make an adjustment. Also Fit the PSU in there to see how much room it would take up. What am I going to do will all those wires!!!!

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

Got the factory heatsink off the GPU and my old heat sink off the CPU. Cleaned them up and got them ready for the blocks.

Started with the GPU, seems the MCW80 fits nicely!

m0r7if3r · Apr 20, 2011

lookin good so far, what graphics card?

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

The GPU is an XFX HD4890. And speaking of, we have our first hiccup. If I use the Bitspower compression fittings, they are too big for the heatsinks. So I either need to shave down the heatsinks around the block, or use their barbs and wormdrives. Any suggestions?

m0r7if3r · Apr 20, 2011

What about an extender or 2?

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

I could do that. I was originally planing on CF 2 HD4890s, and if i did that I would have to use extenders anyways. I would need 2 of them and that's another $30. Would I lose much by shaving down the heatsinks?

Conumdrum · Apr 20, 2011

Vmems make very very little heat. Bend sideways and cut some of the offending copper back. You'll be fine.

Worry more about the Vregs for heatsinks.

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

Another choice to make. On the CPU block, the barbs are too close together to use compression fittings, but Swiftech allows you to switch the orientation so they are further apart. Doing so reduces the flow. Does it make sense to switch the barbs to use compression fitting if you're just reducing the flow rate? Does anyone know how much you'll reduce the flow?

m0r7if3r · Apr 20, 2011

For the CPU block definitely either go with barbs or an extender, the XT is already pretty low flow, don't sacrifice more flow

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

So here's a sneak peak of what it'll look like in the end. Behind the DD grill is a 120 fan moving air over the HDDs. There will also be a Lamptron FC5v2 over the optical drives controlling all the fans. Other than that, just add the tubing! :attn:

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

So for the CPU use the barbs and wormdrives supplied. For the GPU I can get away with just shortening some of the heatsinks? With having that 120mm fan blowing air across the video card, you think that'll be enough to keep the rest of the card cool?

m0r7if3r · Apr 20, 2011

Yea, 120mm low speed would be more than enough.

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

Alright. I think I'm ready for my flow test. Now everything is unplugged, but it says I'm supposed to jumper the 24pin green wire to any black wire. Anybody know if an easier way to start the pump?

m0r7if3r · Apr 20, 2011

Ironman129 said:
Alright. I think I'm ready for my flow test. Now everything is unplugged, but it says I'm supposed to jumper the 24pin green wire to any black wire. Anybody know if an easier way to start the pump?

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Dedicated lab grade 12v power supply! Realistically speaking, no. Just grab a paperclip, stick it in there and then flip the switch on your PSU

Ironman129 · Apr 20, 2011

Awesome! Crossing my fingers for the next 24 hours!!! :rock:

m0r7if3r · Apr 20, 2011

Every time I see a setup wrapped up like that I can't help but think of the comment some guy made when he reached this stage that was something to the effect of "It looks like it's that special time of the month for my pc" :rofl:

Conumdrum · Apr 21, 2011

Grr MOR, BUMP THE PUMP< THEY NEED TO KNOW THAT.

Missed a bit. NEVER LET THE PUMP RUN DRY< HAVE YOUR FINGER BY THE PSU SWITCH.

Ironman129 · Apr 21, 2011

So after letting it run overnight, the only place that was wet was around the top of the res. The top doesn't seem to fit securely. I'll try and get a pic of it but on one side the cylinders looks like it bows out from under the top. Anyone had this problem before?

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