Build Log – Corsair Obsidian 800D Liquid Cooled Dual Loop System

[Mabyboi]

Quick question: what paint did you use for your gtz? looks amazing, and i have a dvd drive and hdd cage to paint... pm me if you want

[shazza]

Stunning result

Corsair needs to use these pics in their advertising!

[Mr_Armageddon]

... i think you need a new vga cooler though

I will update the VGA cooler once the Nvidia 300 series cards come out in a few months. I didn't want to spend money on a better looking VGA cooler when I plan on upgrading my Graphics card. At that time I will drop a dime on some nice EK blocks for the SLI set up as well.

Quick question: what paint did you use for your gtz? looks amazing...

Rust-Oleum Textured Black

[Mabyboi]

I will update the VGA cooler once the Nvidia 300 series cards come out in a few months. I didn't want to spend money on a better looking VGA cooler when I plan on upgrading my Graphics card. At that time I will drop a dime on some nice EK blocks for the SLI set up as well.



Rust-Oleum Textured Black

did you sand it down, paint black and then a clear coat? or did you just paint on the standard shiny metal with that? looks like rhino-spray for the back of a pickup truck

[tehoriginal]

how much did that all set you back for ?

[Anemic]

Its a beauty!!

[Mr_Armageddon]

did you sand it down, paint black and then a clear coat? or did you just paint on the standard shiny metal with that? looks like rhino-spray for the back of a pickup truck

I did not sand it down. Just cleaned it off an applied the spray-paint. The Rust-Oleum Textured Black does give the appearance of Rhino-Spray, but only after applying the second coat.

[Mabyboi]

I did not sand it down. Just cleaned it off an applied the spray-paint. The Rust-Oleum Textured Black does give the appearance of Rhino-Spray, but only after applying the second coat.

Awesome! thanks man! i will definantly look for that at my local crappy tire!

Edit: is this the rust-oleum you are using?? http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...ay%2BPaint.jsp

your build upsets me by the way... i miss my ultra....

[Hellmann]

Amazing, how are the temps?

[meanmoe]

grats finishing. nice build. nice case.

[HuffPCair]

Love the build and you made me realize that is a great case I at first was kind of ify on it but you turn it into a work of art. Great job!

[dreamaxx]

Those XSPC reservoirs look really awesome mounted like that

[Mr_Armageddon]

I had a chance to Overclock everything and recorded some temps for those who were asking for them.

With a CPU OC @ 4.25GHz, my temps for loop 1 are as follows:

• CPU - 61 C
• ChipSet - 62 C
• VREGs - 54 C

These results were recorded after 30 minutes of a CPU burn with Prime95.

I was able to reduce these temps even lower, but it was by cranking up the fan speeds, which for me kind of defeats the purpose of a quiet, liquid cooled PC. The temps above were recorded with the Rad Fans @ 1,100 RPM which is barley noticeable. At 1,500 RPM the temps go down, but they are a bit loud loud for my taste.

On loop 2, my OC'd 8800Ultra @ 715MHz, 1250MHz RAM never got above 55 C during a stress test using both ATI Tool, and rthdribl. Obviously only having one card on the loop is making it pretty easy to stay cool. It will be interesting to see what temps the GPUs will maintain when I throw two GT300 series cards on it in SLI. Hurry up and release the new cards already Nvidia

[SirKronan]

I had a chance to Overclock everything and recorded some temps for those who were asking for them.

With a CPU OC @ 4.25GHz, my temps for loop 1 are as follows:

• CPU - 61 C
• ChipSet - 62 C
• VREGs - 54 C

These results were recorded after 30 minutes of a CPU burn with Prime95.

I was able to reduce these temps even lower, but it was by cranking up the fan speeds, which for me kind of defeats the purpose of a quiet, liquid cooled PC. The temps above were recorded with the Rad Fans @ 1,100 RPM which is barley noticeable. At 1,500 RPM the temps go down, but they are a bit loud loud for my taste.

On loop 2, my OC'd 8800Ultra @ 715MHz, 1250MHz RAM never got above 55 C during a stress test using both ATI Tool, and rthdribl. Obviously only having one card on the loop is making it pretty easy to stay cool. It will be interesting to see what temps the GPUs will maintain when I throw two GT300 series cards on it in SLI. Hurry up and release the new cards already Nvidia

Sad that the chipset runs hotter than the CPU even under water. Still within safe limits though. Nice job!

[Raptor-X]

• CPU - 61 C
• ChipSet - 62 C
• VREGs - 54 C

Very nice build!
What voltages are you running on the CPU & Chipset?

[Mr_Armageddon]

Very nice build!
What voltages are you running on the CPU & Chipset?

Voltage Control for 4.25GHz

• EVGA VDroop Control ( Without VDroop )
• CPU VCore ( 1.325v )
• CPU VTT Voltage ( +300mv )
• CPU PLL VCore ( 1.905v )
• IOH PLL VCore ( Auto )
• QPI PLL VCore ( 1.325v )
• DIMM Voltage ( 1.65v )
• IOH VCore ( 1.325v )
• IOH/ICH I/O Voltage ( 1.625v )
• ICH VCore ( 1.225v )
• VTT PWM Frequency ( 490 KHZ )
• CPU PWM Frequency ( 940 KHZ )

[disturbed13]

how much does it weigh?

[NaeKuh]

You know the first time i saw this case, i thought it was really ugly.

But the more and more i see you guys build off it, its starting to look better and better each build.

Now you guys almost got me wanting to get one.

Very nice job..

[Mr_Armageddon]

how much does it weigh?

Don't know exactly, but it isn't light. I would estimate around 60-65lbs.

[Anemic]

Your screen setup is awsome too. Everything looks so clean and nice! =) How about some 3DMark scores and such?

[Mr_Armageddon]

Your screen setup is awsome too. Everything looks so clean and nice! =) How about some 3DMark scores and such?

My 3DMark score is nothing to brag about since I am using an old 8800Ultra to hold me over until the GT300 (Fermi) series cards are released and I get two for SLI. But here you go:

P10096 3DMarks

[Hsusy]

Good to see a nice stylish 800D Build!

[Prince21]

I really like your log and build.

This is really good work on the new case.

Please keep us updated as you upgrade parts within the system such as graphics card.

[recta]

Nice build.
Nice case.
good jobs

[Liderc]

The nicest dark blue tubing I've ever seen. That's saying a lot, as I usually hate dark blue tubing.

Great job overall.