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  1. 05-15-2007, 01:18 AM #1
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    Talking Project Rubik's Cube - QX6800 SLI Dual Iwaki Monster

    So I thought I would kick of a thread for my new build as I did the first part last night (photos to follow tonight).


    PICTURE OF THE DAY (Updated 28/6/2007)



    This is a completely new build featuring all new components. I am going 680i SLI on this. So to start with a parts list. I will update this as stuff arrives. As you can see its a dual loop Iwaki powered system.

    The case and pumps are on way. Various bits of the cooling have arrived. None of the components ordered as was waiting on the R600 release.

    edit: All parts ordered: Bank balance lighter!


    Computer components


    Motherboard - Evga 680i (quad revision)
    Processor - Intel QX6800 2.93GHz
    PSU - Enermax Galaxy 1000W
    Memory - 4Gb OCZ DDR2 PC2-9200 FlexXLC Edition Dual
    Graphics - 2 x EVGA GeForce 8800 GTX KO ACS3 SILENT 768MB GDDR3
    System Hard Drives - 2 x Western Digital 150 Gb WD1500AHFD Raptor X
    Media Hard Drive - 750 GB Seagate edit: Now Raid 1 1TB Hitachi's
    DVDRom - SamsungSH-183LBEBN 18x18 DVD?RW Dual Layer Serial ATA Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM
    Sound - Sound Blaster -X-Fi Extreme Gamer Or Xonar
    OS - Microsoft - Vista Ultimate 64 bit

    Custom Case

    Case -Mountain Mods "Horizon - diamond top. Cardinal Powder Coat - C241-BL210 Blue Fine Texture Semi-Gloss"

    Water Cooling System

    CPU Cooler -Swiftech -Apogee GTX Waterblock
    NB/SB/Mosfet Coolers - Swiftech MCW30
    GPU Blocks EK or Swiftech - Stealth or FC8800 8800GTX
    Radiator 1 - Thermochill PA120.3
    Radiator 2 - Thermochill PA120.2
    Main Pumps - 2 x Iwaki RD-30
    120mm Fans Loons 120mm blue led
    80 mm Fans Sharkoon 80mm Sharkoon LED 2000 "Golf Ball"
    Reservoir - 2 x EK 200mm Res
    Reservoir Accessories 1 Alphacool Alphacool Plexi G1/4" Lighting Module Blue
    Tubing 1 Tygon 7/16" ID (5/8" OD) R-3603 Laboratory-Grade
    Tubing 2 Tygon Clear 1/4" Tubing
    Connectors 1 Swiftech F-Fitting (1/2" Body to 1/4" Branch)
    (Pack of 2)
    Connectors 2 Petras 1/2" OD Y-Fitting (for 1/2" and 7/16" ID Tubing)
    Connectors 2 Petras 1/2" OD T-Fitting (for 1/2" and 7/16" ID Tubing)
    Smartcoils Swiftech SmartCoils 625 (for 5/8" OD Tubing) - UV
    TIM cleaner Articlean Thermal Material & Surface Purifier - 60ml
    TIM Arctic Silver Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - 12 gram tube
    Coolant Water Deionised Water
    Bio Killer Petras Petra'sTech "PT_Nuke" Concentrated Biocide (10mL)
    Clips Generic Plastic G Clamps
    Drain Ports Danger Dan Danger Den Delrin FillPort
    Water Die Watercooling UK UV Reactive Water Dye 10ml (Dark Blue)
    Fan Controller 1 BigNG
    Fan Controller 2 MiniNG
    Fan Controller 3 Water temp sensor
    Fan Controller 4 Extra Sensors
    PT Gel Watercooling UK PT Gel-Stuff Vibration Absorption Block


    Modding

    Mounts Scythe Scythe "Anti-Vibration HDD Stabilizer 2" for 3.5" HDD
    Light Aqua PC Blue 12" Dual Cathodes
    Cables Aqua PC Revoltec UV Reactive SATA Cable - Blue 50cm
    Cable Ties Watercooling UK Cable Ties 10 Pack (UV Blue)

    Pictures of radiator fan assembly tonight. Interestingly all 3 fans start with a little 9 volt battery !

    Chris
    Last edited by phcjpp; 06-27-2007 at 11:09 PM.
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  2. 05-15-2007, 01:49 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by jabski View Post
    nice selection. Looking forward to your build
    Soon to be :
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  3. 05-15-2007, 02:20 AM #3
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    yeah keep us posted...
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  4. 05-15-2007, 03:01 AM #4
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    Just a quick question... why buy the 8800 GTX KO ACS3 over another 8800GTX when your only going to be ripping off the heatsink and putting a waterblock on it anyway? Other than that looks like a great build, watercooling equipment is kick-ass,I assume this will be a dual loop set-up?
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  5. 05-15-2007, 03:09 AM #5
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    I thought it was pre-overclocked special binned ? If not then you are quite correct I don't need it although to be fair the difference in cost is small and it might effect resale value ?

    Ta
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  6. 05-15-2007, 07:54 AM #6
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    They're factory binned/stress tested.
    MM Extended U2-UFO CYO (Duality front, Standard back, Horizontal Mobo brace) Anodized Black || eVGA X58 || Intel i7 920 || 6 GB Corsair Dominator PC3-12800|| eVGA 295GTX || Asus Xonar Essence STX || VisionTek 650 TV Tuner || 1 300GB WD Velociraptor || 1TB WD's Black Ed. || LG 22X DVD-Writer || Lite-On 20x DVD-Writer || Corsair CMPSU-1000HX PSU

    CPU Loop: DDC-2 w/ XSPC Reservoir Top -> Swiftech GTZ -> Thermochill PA120.3 (Push: 3 Scythe S-Flex G)

    GPU Loop: DDC-2 w/ XSPC Reservoir Top -> (Koolance VID-NX295 FC block) ->Thermochill PA120.3 (Push: 3 Scythe S-Flex G)

    Chipset Loop: DDC-2 w/ XSPC Reservoir Top -> Alphacool Silentstar Dual HD waterblock enclosure -> Bitspower Black Freezer eVGA x58 MOSFET-> Bitspower Black Freezer eVGA x58 NB -> Thermochill PA120.2 (Pull: 2 Scythe S-Flex G)

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  7. 05-15-2007, 01:36 PM #7
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    As promissed a few photos .....

    the initial fan view



    after a little wiring and a small battery




    .... still trying to find somewhere to buy OC'ed 8800GTX's from in the UK.

    Chris
    Last edited by phcjpp; 06-25-2007 at 01:26 PM.
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  8. 05-15-2007, 01:55 PM #8
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    How did u get those 3 fans to combine into one? Pictures plz. Awesome build.
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  9. 05-15-2007, 01:57 PM #9
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    A soldering iron and some solder.
    MM Extended U2-UFO CYO (Duality front, Standard back, Horizontal Mobo brace) Anodized Black || eVGA X58 || Intel i7 920 || 6 GB Corsair Dominator PC3-12800|| eVGA 295GTX || Asus Xonar Essence STX || VisionTek 650 TV Tuner || 1 300GB WD Velociraptor || 1TB WD's Black Ed. || LG 22X DVD-Writer || Lite-On 20x DVD-Writer || Corsair CMPSU-1000HX PSU

    CPU Loop: DDC-2 w/ XSPC Reservoir Top -> Swiftech GTZ -> Thermochill PA120.3 (Push: 3 Scythe S-Flex G)

    GPU Loop: DDC-2 w/ XSPC Reservoir Top -> (Koolance VID-NX295 FC block) ->Thermochill PA120.3 (Push: 3 Scythe S-Flex G)

    Chipset Loop: DDC-2 w/ XSPC Reservoir Top -> Alphacool Silentstar Dual HD waterblock enclosure -> Bitspower Black Freezer eVGA x58 MOSFET-> Bitspower Black Freezer eVGA x58 NB -> Thermochill PA120.2 (Pull: 2 Scythe S-Flex G)

    2 x Dell 2408FPW LCD || Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 || Logitech G9 Mouse || Logitech G15 LCD Keyboard || Logitech Quickcam Ultravision || Sennheiser Headphones
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  10. 05-15-2007, 02:22 PM #10
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    looking good
    Quote Originally Posted by jayhall0315 View Post
    If you are really extreme, you never let informed facts or the scientific method hold you back from your journey to the wrong answer

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  11. 05-15-2007, 08:52 PM #11
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    ok continue pls with more pics...
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  12. 05-15-2007, 10:26 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by ranker View Post
    A soldering iron and some solder.
    yep, heat and molten metal - AND insulation tape
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  13. 05-15-2007, 11:05 PM #13
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    Eeek - no insulation tape but otherwise correct. Only fed through one of the yellow wires also. More tonight.

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  14. 05-16-2007, 12:28 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by phcjpp View Post
    Eeek - no insulation tape but otherwise correct. Only fed through one of the yellow wires also. More tonight.

    Chris
    as long as none of the opposite polarity wires touch you will be fine - if they do....wellllllll
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  15. 05-16-2007, 12:37 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeoffP View Post
    as long as none of the opposite polarity wires touch you will be fine - if they do....wellllllll
    Geoff what do you take me for its all heatshrinked (per wire and the whole) and then sleeved.

    I used to build particle accelerators for a living I know all about not letting the wires touch But seriously, I'm sure its all total overkill but what else are we here for !!


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  16. 05-16-2007, 08:50 AM #16
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    Question: There are QX6800s available for sale in the UK ?
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  17. 05-16-2007, 08:51 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by phcjpp View Post
    seriously, I'm sure its all total overkill but what else are we here for !!


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    Chris,

    The act of watercooling itself is already total overkill. Try explaining watercooling to your homeowners' insurance company lol
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  18. 05-16-2007, 09:40 AM #18
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    Yes the QX6800's are here in the UK.

    So what could this be that was sat in the hall when I got home from work ?





    All I can say is WOOT WOOT WOOT

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  19. 05-16-2007, 01:55 PM #19
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    A few more piccies ...
















    An I have just spent a rediculous ammount on the internet tonight buying all the rest of the bits. Expect it will trickle in over the next few days.

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  20. 05-16-2007, 02:35 PM #20
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    great design, custom color is nice
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    Very nice. I like the colour you have chosen.
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    wow thats a beauty. cant wait!
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  23. 05-16-2007, 06:36 PM #23
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    My god!
    It's not black
    Is that allowed?
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  24. 05-16-2007, 08:26 PM #24
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    ah lolz...

    blue gray/royal blue... maybe mod paint optical drives and fans controllers to match...
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  25. 05-16-2007, 08:33 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by IanY View Post
    Question: There are QX6800s available for sale in the UK ?
    here
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    ah lolz...

    blue gray/royal blue... maybe mod paint optical drives and fans controllers to match...
    i saw a thread yesterday where they modded a fan controller to match
    http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=138840&page=2
    post 32 and onwards
    Last edited by jabski; 05-16-2007 at 08:49 PM.
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