project[Darkness]MM Duality Log (56k warning)

[Webster]

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/images/pics/chappelle1.jpg
HAHA Darkness!

Intro:
I finished a build a few months back that included squeezing a Dual Loop PA120.2+PA120.3 setup into a TJ-07. This was a very very tight fit and after I managed to fry one of my 2900XTs, I decided it was time for a rebuild. The main goal of the rebuild is to have some actual work room to work in the case, and also a silent computing experience. As you can see in the picture below, my previous rig was pretty blinged out, however this build isn't so much. I was a bit rushed for time, so some things could have been a bit more tidy, but it think it turned out alright. Also this is only my 2nd custom W/Cing build, so advice is welcome. Also I've been naming all of my recent builds after Dave Chappelle characters.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog/boot%20and%20beyond/DSC_0224.jpg?t=1218943097

Hardware
Mobo: Asus Maximus Formula (Flashed to Rampage)
CPU: E8500
RAM: G.Skill DDR2 800 D9GMH (4x1GB)
GPUs: 2x Powercolor Radeon HD4870
PSU: Corsair 1000HX
HDD: 1 Raptor-X + 2 Samsung 500GB
DVD: Plextor 20X DVD±R
Case: MM Duality Black Powercoat

CPU/NB Loop
CPU Block: EK Supreme
Pump: DDC 3.2 w/ Petra’s Top
Res: EK 150
Rad: PA120.2 w/ McMaster G1/4” adapters
Fittings: Bitspower Fat Boy 11mm OD

GPU Loop
GPU Blocks: 2x D-Tek GFX2
Pump: Laing D5 Vario w/ EK Top
Res: EK150
Rad: PA120.3 w/ McMaster G1/4” adapters
Fittings: DD/Bitspower Fat Boy 11mm OD

Also the other half of the case is vacant of hardware for the time being, but there will likely be a Nehalem rig used for crunching and overall reliability in a few months.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/1.jpg?t=1218943521
My Maximus SE stripped from last case


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A roughly sprayed BF2142 G5 that I did while impatiently awaiting my MM case to arrive

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A large pile of BP fittings ready to go

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All lined up :D

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Prepped PA120.3

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/8.jpg?t=1218943759
and 120.2

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/11.jpg?t=1218943946
A strange box appears

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/12.jpg?t=1218943956
Amazing they fit all that in there

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/14.jpg?t=1218943972
The basic assembly in all it's glory

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/15.jpg?t=1218944098
Ready to prep my Maximus for better w/cing

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/16.jpg?t=1218944109
What resulted after I tried to take that darn SB heatsink off :mad:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/17.jpg?t=1218944118
nothing my trusty hair dryer couldn't handle

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/20.jpg?t=1218944142
Ready for action

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/21.jpg?t=1218944385
EKs new D5 top

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/22.jpg?t=1218944391
D5 ready to go

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/23.jpg?t=1218944398
4870s are configured like this

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/24.jpg?t=1218944408
At last my EK Supreme arrives. I took the time to paint the mounting plate, I think it looks pretty good

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/25.jpg?t=1218945536

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/26.jpg?t=1218945544
Supreme with BP's "Black Sparkle" Fatboys

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/27.jpg?t=1218945557
Painted expansion covers

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/29.jpg?t=1218945700
My lovely retail E8500

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/30.jpg?t=1218945708
After a little time with 80 grit

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/31.jpg?t=1218945716
Smoothed out with 2000 grit

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/32.jpg?t=1218945725
Mounted E8500

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/33.jpg?t=1218945832
Rads mounted the way I had originally planned

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/35.jpg?t=1218945854
My very high tech mod to the DDC

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/36.jpg?t=1218945869
DDC mounted on Yate Loon for cooling, also you can see how i changed my Rad setup a little bit

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/37.jpg?t=1218945885
My good ole' Raptor-X

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/39.jpg?t=1218946083
Hardware ready to go, also my new X-Fi :cool:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/42.jpg?t=1218946116
Mounted with the way i originally planned to have the res, but changed it...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/41.jpg?t=1218946112
here, with another EK 150

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/43.jpg?t=1218946332
A look from behind

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/44.jpg?t=1218946341
Headon. Man i really need to clean that case.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/46.jpg?t=1218946371
At last! A POST!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/WebsterEmmett/Worklog%202/47.jpg?t=1218946379
All my rear covers painted, also you can see where my other rig will go.

Will OC in a few days once I can get a copy of Ultimate 64 :)

Hope you enjoyed.

[philbrown23]

nice! what camera are you using those pics are awesome.

[sbinh]

It's Nikon D60 ... :D

Nice build though.

[MomijiTMO]

Great build log and awesome parts.

[Utnorris]

Just curious, why didn't you go horizontal with the MB? Looks fantastic, by the way.

Utnorris

[.Logic]

Nice build :up: ... If there's one thing to love it is the relative smallness of a duality after so many BDS Ascension builds (which are much to big and bulky for my liking)

[scottc19]

Why the vga cable instead of a dvi cable ????... otherwise nice build :P

[disruptfam]

nice build... don't like the coils buts that just me...

also that black coolant looks purple feser right?

[Webster]

Why the vga cable instead of a dvi cable ????... otherwise nice build :P

I just grabbed the closest cable around to make sure it would post. lol. I have a dvi cable I'm gonna use with it.


Just curious, why didn't you go horizontal with the MB?

I don't think you can have 2 systems with a horizontal board, although I may be wrong. Anyways that's why.


also that black coolant looks purple feser right?

Yea, I was a bit confused when my coolant turned out purple, but I think that's right, right? The black coolant is actually a dark purple?

[Pellepel]

Nice build Webber, welcome to the MM duality owner club :up: Nice hardware I like the 4780 crossfire action. Black fesser is cool, can't tell if their purple from the photos. In the future I'll probably look into some color tubings, those dyes leave residue..

I notice you didn't have any drain loop? I didn't make any when first I started mine, but I recently made 3! I wish I made them when I was building mine. I've drained my loops so many time...but all I have to say they really help.

Overall nice build :up:

[BNDMOD]

OMG very nice.. project!!!

[Raxxath]

Very nice rig, Webster... can I ask what fan controller that is? I've been looking for one similar to that.