my god that's gorgeous...
+1 EK
You and Shazza need to come teach me how to take pictures. I have a hard time even keeping my finger out of the way.
Seriously though... gorgeous.
XSPC
EK
Neither. I have another suggestion!
my god that's gorgeous...
+1 EK
You and Shazza need to come teach me how to take pictures. I have a hard time even keeping my finger out of the way.
Seriously though... gorgeous.
upgrading...
EK for teh win
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I'm going to have to go with EK as well, but i have always felt the EK Res top would look better if you was to uses normal Acrylic DDC Tops then a Dplug / Male to make the join between the Cylinder res. In my opinion i think that would look better.
I'd vote the EK's also, maybe make them look like wood kegs of whiskey ; ) ARR
Yep, i'd go EK also. Blends much nicer than the XSPC in this case. Outstanding build, i mean it!
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I vote EK as well. Btw I just noticed your UN 120 pump mount is "backwards" (concave towards the rad core instead of convex, if that makes any sense). That gives me a really good idea for my setup assuming it won't interfere with my GTX core.
definitely go with the EK's. they look so much better.
amazing work Cpt.
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- DFI LanParty DK 790FX-M2RS
- AMD X2 6400+ BE w/ Thermalright Ultima 90 @ 3.2
- 2 x 1 GB G.Skill DDR800(4-4-4-12)
- 2 x 1 GB Corsair XMS2 Dominator(4-4-4-12)
- BFG Tech 9800GTX(stock cooling for now)
- 2 - 250GB Seagate SATA
The long, straight black and blue tubes inside contrast the case's sharp external lines and cut. So, in that regard, the EK's compliment the tubing.
If, you were trying to bring that contrast inside, the xspc tops fit the bill; the box within a box thing.
Just the way I see it....
You'll have the roughly the same (excel magic) loop performance with either the EK or XSPC setup. We've reached the point in LC that a loop decision as important as pumps tops and reservoirs comes down to pure aesthetics.
I feel the biggest challenge with the XSPC res's is the angle the fittings are at, looks uncomfortable and un sea worthy.
As Skinnee has stated that performance will be roughly the same.
I would go with the EK for those reasons.
Voice on P.A.:
"Hello again, everybody. It's halftime here at XS stadium with the score at 28 - 7.
The EK Cylinders are out in front of the XSPC Square Pegs on an all out battle for the right to call the Freighter their home.
But don't count the Square Pegs out. I've seen some amazing come-from-behind performance from this team and I'm sure it'll be interesting down the home stretch.
The fat lady isn't singing yet so stay tuned everybody."
Half time show:
Neil Diamond
Hands...
touching hands...
...reaching out.
touching me....
touching you...
Sweet Caroline (pum pum pummmmm)
Good times never seems so good
The crowd goes cah-razy.
you're crazy Cap
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You just got featured on The Mod Brothers PodcastI will keep you updated!
Let's Go EK Let's Go ........ Let's Go EK Let's Go .......
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Give me an E.......Give me a K......
what's that spell............EK
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- BFG Tech 9800GTX(stock cooling for now)
- 2 - 250GB Seagate SATA
woot!
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2 X 150GB WD RAPTORS
1 X SpinPoint P Series SP2504C 250GB
1 X Maxtor 6L300S0 300GB
16 X NEC DVD Burner
7 120mm Yate Loon LED Intake Fan
4 120MM Yate Loon Exhaust Fan
28" HANNSPREE Monitor
Watercooling Loop:
1 X PA120.3
1 X PA120.2
2 X Laing DDC's w/EK-DDC Dual Turbo Top
7 X Yate Loon Blue LED Intake Fans
4 X Yate Loon Blue LED Exhaust Fans
1 X Swiftech GTZ
1 X GPU EK Fullcover Waterblock
1 X XSPC Dual Bay Reservoir 5.25" with Bubble Window
XSPC all the way!
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Thanks so much for all your feedback and wonderful ideas! Sincerely appreciated!!
Awesome progress Rick!
Forget Neil Diamond - may I be so bold as to suggest your build theme song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8BWBn26bX0
Charles....
can't stop watching. Oddly catchy and and... offbeat genius?
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you're squeezing all the mileage you can out of that video aren't you?Originally Posted by charles_h
hehe, yeah - sorry about that Rick...
I've had that song stuck in my melon since a friend "exposed" me to it last week. In any event, I thought you might find it amusing.
Hey you! don't you have something to test?!you're squeezing all the mileage you can out of that video aren't you?
Anyway, I can's show any of your videos... it's a family forum...
Crazy Good Stuff here, Cpt. !!! Can't wait to see if Team EK crosses the finish line.
Team EK will win, the XSPC-ones are very difficult to clean ...
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Loop 1 => DDC18w w/ EK X-top V2 - EK Supreme HF - EK FC5850 - PA120.3 - Multires 150
Loop 2 => DDC18w w/ EK X-top V2 - PA120.1 - MIPS mosfet 1&2 - mips NB - Mips Ramfreezer 4 - MIPS SB - Multires 150
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