NemesisNG Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I know I've posted this elsewhere, but thought you lot would like to see it on here: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/1.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/2.jpg Run down of main parts: Asus Rampage II Extreme Intel i7 920 D0 Asus Ati 5870 Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 Corsair Obsidian 800D 64Gb SSD + Westen Digital 1Tb Watercooling: Swiftech GTZ SE EK 5870 full cover XSPC RX360 Swiftech MCP655 EK 250 R2 Reservoir Tygon 1/2" with Fesser Compresion fittings Thermochill EC6 Blue Coolant Then to finish it all there are some white cathodes, Scythe Kaze controler, Scythe Jyuni 1900 fans, Corsair Ram cooler. The pictures show the stages I've gone through so far to the point I'm almost complete. I've changed a few of the parts from the origional list above, the cpu block, fans, pump configuration etc etc, but I'll let the pics explain: Mounting the 5870 block: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/3.jpg Pump, Res and Rad mounting: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/4.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/5.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/6.jpg Motherboard and graphics fitted, all pipework in place: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/7.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/8.jpg Couple more pics to show how the pump is mounted and the pipe routed behind the motherboard wall. There is a good inch of space back there, so with that smll piece of the case bent it allows the pipe to not be squashed at all. http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/9.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/10.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/11.jpg Finally filled up: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/15.jpg After replacing the pump top for the EK one. I decided I didn't like the pipe running behind the motherboard area, it was only really due to the pump inlet and outlet positions, which is fixed with the EK top: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/21.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/22.jpg Next stage complete. 24 / 8 and two 6 pin psu extention cables sleved and heatshrinked! http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/23.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/24.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/25.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/26.jpg First boot: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/28.jpg Sorted the lighting out. Decided to ditch the 30cm cathodes as they definitely put out too much light. Instead I used all 4 of the 10cm ones, one mounted vertically behind the res, one at the bottom lower rear of the case mounted vertically next to the expansion slot screws, and the other two fixed across the case to the fans on the radiator... http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/38.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/39.jpg http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/40.jpg After replacing all the fans, the cpu block and a few other items: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/41.jpg First main casualty is the case window, managed to knock the rear case side which was propped up into the clear panel leaving a 15cm scratch: http://www.nickgoodall.co.uk/pics/computer/aquasidian/42.jpg So the last bits to finish off are to get the window replaced, to paint the dvd drive rear casings black to fit in, and to sort out a support for the gfx card as it's bending quite a lot with the weight of water block. Sorry for the huge post, but thought you lot might be interested :) I'll put up the final pictures when I complete the buid, hopefully this weekend. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Awesome build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutcheck Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 How did you sleave the PSU like that? Thats totally cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterFazekas Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Looks really nice, but why did you pick the old style RAM cooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutcheck Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Also, does that 655 pump just mount on the bottom cage like that without any mods? You have inspired me, I am going to extend my loop now to cover my CPU too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I've been following your thread over at OCUK. Thanks for posting here also. You have a great looking rig! ::pirate:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemesisNG Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Also, does that 655 pump just mount on the bottom cage like that without any mods? You have inspired me, I am going to extend my loop now to cover my CPU too. Certainly does mate, just poked the bolts through the existing holes in the cage side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemesisNG Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Looks really nice, but why did you pick the old style RAM cooler? I didn't realise there was a new style one, but just seen it and wish I had done now. Looks much better with the dual fans over the tripple design. I suppose it's only another £20 so might change that at some point. :D: I still need to get a pair of the Lian Li dvd drive covers and modify them to fit yet. So a couple of last touches to finish off still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBT34 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Very very nice build, and great work. Really love it. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted December 8, 2009 Corsair Employee Share Posted December 8, 2009 Very impressive, Love how you single sleeved each cable on the 24 pin and the 8 pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemesisNG Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Very impressive, Love how you single sleeved each cable on the 24 pin and the 8 pin. Thank you :) They are all done with extension cables on the 24 / 8 / and both 6 pin connections so not to mess with the nice new psu :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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