[Build Log] - Phantom Skies

[GearingMass]

Mmm H₂OCu

Although I don't see any good way to rinse her out without getting water all over the card.

How'd you rinse your 780 hydro?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Although I don't see any good way to rinse her out without getting water all over the card.

How'd you rinse your 780 hydro?

Just plug the two holes you won't use with the G1/4 plugs, hook a fitting and short bit of tube to one opening, then pour water through.

 

[GearingMass]

Just plug the two holes you won't use with the G1/4 plugs, hook a fitting and short bit of tube to one opening, then pour water through.

Awesome, thanks!

 

[GearingMass]

Ok so I'm slightly concerned, below is the hose fitted on a compression fitting, and then with the compression 'cap' over it - shown is the maximum the cap will screw in over the tube - I feel like it should go in farther, please let me know if I'm wrong.

I had to dip the hose in hot water to even get it on the fitting, but I believe that's normal.

The hose ID & OD didn't measure out exactly the size it's supposed to be, but I don't know how close it is supposed to be or if that's what's causing the 'problem'

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Are you just hand tightening?

 

[GearingMass]

Are you just hand tightening?

Yes

Is it supposed to only go that far hand-tight and then the rest of the way with a vice grip?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Yes

Is it supposed to only go that far hand-tight and then the rest of the way with a vice grip?

I used this:

 

[GearingMass]

I used this...

Ah ok, so I do use tools to finish tightening it.

"It's my first time doing this"

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Ah ok, so I do use tools to finish tightening it.

"It's my first time doing this"

It was mine too, I just wasn't comfortable with finger tightening either.
Those flats are an exact mm wrench size, but I forgot which one

 

[GearingMass]

It was mine too, I just wasn't comfortable with finger tightening either.
Those flats are an exact mm wrench size, but I forgot which one

I should be able to just pad an adjustable vice grip with a thin microfiber cloth and that'll do the trick. I appear to have every wrench size on earth except the two I need

Will press on!!

 

[GearingMass]

Small update: Got all the fittings in place, just need to install the GPU and plumb everything up. Then on to leak testing!

 

[GearingMass]

Update: GPU seated & partial plumbing


Seated on the Throne

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Mmmm looks tasty

One thing, be sure to double-check flow direction through the CPU block.
Not sure if anyone mentioned that it does have a dedicated In and Out port.

 

[GearingMass]

Mmmm looks tasty

One thing, be sure to double-check flow direction through the CPU block.
Not sure if anyone mentioned that it does have a dedicated In and Out port.

Yep! The top-right port on the 2nd picture is labeled the Inlet port, and it's getting fed directly from the dual-bay res pump outlet

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Yep! The top-right port on the 2nd picture is labeled the Inlet port, and it's getting fed directly from the dual-bay res pump outlet

Figured you had it covered
Never hurts to double-check on the little things though!

 

[GearingMass]

Figured you had it covered
Never hurts to double-check on the little things though!

I appreciate it!

 

[GearingMass]

Update: Finished the plumbing!!

I can't say the pics truly do it justice, I'm very happy with the runs!

Now it's time to fill, bleed, and leak test - wish me luck!

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Looks great!

Don't forget that your PSU came with a 24-pin jumper just for the fill/bleed process

 

[GearingMass]

Looks great!

Don't forget that your PSU came with a 24-pin jumper just for the fill/bleed process

Yes! And for that I'm grateful!
Very thoughtful of EVGA

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Yes! And for that I'm grateful!
Very thoughtful of EVGA

Too bad I didn't have mine before building my loop....