Merlin SM8 Watercooling build

[csimon]

My next purchase was a few odds & ends from Bitspower & Monsoon. Here are a few more pics.



The new Bitspower 120mm Water Tank Mount Panel (BP-120WTMP-BK) is a much better direct fit with no mod required whatsoever. I highly recommend this part for the Swiftech Heatsink kit over my previous selection. I may have to add spacers to keep the screws out of the fan but I will cross that bridge upon installation into the case. You can immediately tell that this will allow better airflow from the fan below it than the previous mount.



Next is the installation of the Bitspower G1/4" D-Plug Male/Male Coupler Set (BP-MBWP-C07) which is a better choice over the included coupler to connect the reservoir to the pump since it allows the lower collar to be part of the system. It really tidies things up in that department as shown below.



All installed with Monsoon .999 Fine Silver Bullet Antimicrobial G1/4" Plug (MON-PLUG-AG-BLK), Premium G1/4" Stop Fitting (MON-SPL-WH), Light Port 90d & 45d Rotary Angle Adapter - 3/4" OD (MON-LP-45-34-WH) & (MON-LP-90-34-WH), Free Center Compression Fitting - 1/2"ID x 3/4" OD - Modders 6 Pack (FCC-1234-6P-WH).



A different angle. I chose the matte white since I like anything with a matte finish. My matte choices where black or white so I chose white for contrast. Also, I am using black o-rings for easier inspection.



There were a few D-plug sets from Bitspower to choose from. I needed to find something to make the 15mm reach (excluding 5mm G1/4" threading on each side) since the supplied 10mm wasn't cutting it. The C44 & C38 seemed too deep for my liking,the C28 seemed a perfect fit but I didn't want to chance it coming in a tad too short and not sealing well enough, and the C07 seemed just right with a extra 5mm buffer.
Anyway, you get the idea.



The saga continues ...

 

[csimon]

Sorry for the hiatus. I will have fresh pics really soon of the Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 480, 4x NB-eLoop Series 120mm B12-P 2000rpm 4 Pin (PWM), and PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing - 1/2"ID-3/4"OD. Next on my list will be a group of fittings to finalize what I need for an initial install (see below). Also, I picked up a set of castors for the SM-8 from Case Labs.

Next order to include 3x Premium G 1/4 Temperature Sensor Fitting - White (MON-TPL-WH), 2x Free Center Compression Fitting - 1/2"ID x 3/4"OD - Single White (FCC-1234-1P-WH), and 2x 45° Rotary Angle Adapter - 3/4" OD - White (MON-RO-45-34-WH).

More to come soon ...

 

[csimon]

Ok here we go. First off sorry for the long delay. After the assembly I found a massive leak at the cpu waterblock which destroyed my motherboard. Since these pics were taken the motherboard has been updated and I've added the dvd writer back into the case. Other than that I've discovered that I can only use G1/4" barbs on the waterblock.

First up ...case on it's face for adding water and working out bubbles and leak testing.

Closeup showing various monsoon fittings including temp sensors in and out of video card.
This helps to get cpu temp although none of the temps vary withing 1C ever.

Reservoir pic showing temp sensor and silver bullet. Still leak testing.

Marred cpu block from leak panic. Also you can't see but the 45 angle in view has a botched finish now.
Nothing a little touch up can't take care of.

Eloops at top are beautiful. Very loud at 2000rpm but I hope they never have to get that high.

reservoir mounted over the bottom eloop and ready to run.

Closeup of the same.

Another closeup from a different angle.

Case closed.

As I said final is slightly different and will be updated at a later date.

 

[csimon]

This morning I removed the excess drain hose and replaced it with a tee valve. The old Danger Den drainport plug must have been made of steel and not intended to be in contact with the water so it corroded badly.

Now with the replacement I can just connect the hose as I need it and be rid of the excess water and hose.

 

[GTXJackBauer]

Holy cow, yikes! Glad you found that right away and fixed the issue. Looks great and welcome back!