Dual Loop TJ07: Core i7 920, 4870x2

[tcorbyn]

Hello all and to my worklog!

Finished ordering all the parts for my new Core i7 build last night. The specs are as follows:


Hardware:

Main Components:

Case - Silverstone TJ07 (with window)
CPU - Intel Core i7 920
MOBO - Asus Rampage II Extreme
GPU - Zotac GTX 295
RAM - 6GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1333mhz (1.50v)
PSU - Coolermaster 1000w Modular

Storage:

HD MOUNTS - 3x AKASA AK-HD-03BK
DOWNLOADS DISK - 1x WD Caviar 1000Gb
OS/GAMES DISKS - 2x WD Raptors in RAID 0
OPTICAL DRIVES - 2x Pioneer 216DBK

Lighting:

4x Sharkoon CCFL WHITE lights
9x White/Grey Revoltec fans


Watercooling:

Loop 1 - CPU:

RAD - Thermochill PA120.2
PUMP - Liang DDC 18w
RES - XSPC DDC TOP RES
CPU BLOCK - EK Supreme
HOSE - XSPC Black 1/2" ID Hose
FITTINGS - 6x 1/2" ID Compression Fittings
COOLANT - 1L Feser VSC

Loop 2 - GPU:

RAD - Thermochill PA120.3
PUMP - Liang DDC 18w
RES - XSPC DDC TOP RES
GPU BLOCK - *pending*
HOSE - XSPC Black 1/2" ID Hose
FITTINGS - 6x 1/2" ID Compression Fittings
COOLANT - 1L Feser VSC

I ordered all the parts on 14/11/08 and they should be here on Wednesday, 19/11/08. I will probably take some pics of hardware on Wed but I doubt I will have time to start work until the weekend.

Please if anybody has any suggestions / ideas / examples that could help me with this build post them!

At the moment my biggest problem is where to put the pumps, any suggestions? I was toying with the idea of doing something like the following, what do you guys recon?

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I have never used a TJ07 before and I am not quite sure how one would go about mounting the radiators in the bottom section? I have the HDD adaptors so I can use the whole of the space.

THANKS FOR LOOKING!



UPDATES:

15/11/08

1) I have now changed the Tygon 1/2" hose for XSPC of the same size, because the XSPC is black and much cheaper.


18/11/08

1) I have cancelled my watercooling order because there were too many changed I had to make and they will not allow one to make any modifications to an order where a voucher code has been used! Now I am in the process of waiting for confirmation from them and then I place another order when my full refund comes through.

2) I will no longer be using an AC Couplex waterblock for the CPU, some of you may have noticed that EK have brought out a 1366 adapter for their Supreme blocks. That is what I am going to be using instead because I already have one. Its not in tip-top condition but needs need a bit of lapping of which I will post some pics when I get round to doing it.


23/11/08

1) I Changed the ASUS RAMPAGE II x58 to an ASUS P6T Deluxe OC PALM x58 (anyone buying a P6T they are £50 cheaper at specialtech than overclockers and other retailers!)

2) I Changed the GPU block from an EK-FC4870 X2 to an XSPC Razor 4870x2 full cover block.

2) I Changed the coolant from Feser One UV Black to Feser VSC.

3) Mobo should arrive tomorrow, I will have it on air until I can get my case internals powder coated.

25/01/09

1) Gone back to the Rampage II Extreme

2) Changed the 4870x2 for a GTX 295

3) Using the triple loop for the CPU due to a leak.

4) Going to be watercooling the NB with EK waterblock.

5) Scrapping foam pads to support the pumps, going to be drilling some holes and using screws.