Noob Worklog: A Work in Progress

[Xerran]

Hello all, firstly I would like to thank all of you who contributed to my previous thread. Your input has saved me a lot of time and money.
I would also like to thank MaxxxRacer who has the best damn liquid cooling guide on the net IMHO. I was able to chip away at my original list until it was perfect.
This log will be a work in progress and I'll post many photos and comment on my experiences etc. Hopefully if all is done right it will help other newbies out there.

Components Purchased (mostly from PTS):-
Laing D5 Vario/Swiftech MCP655 12V DC Pump $87.99
D-tek FuZion CPU Waterblock $59.95
D-Tek FuZion Accelerator Nozzle Kit $6.99
D-Tek Fuzion Pro-Mount Hardware $11.95
Swiftech MCW60 GPU Waterblock x2 $89.20
Enzotech VGA Memory Heatsink Multipack (BMR-C1) x2 $25
Swiftech MCR320-QP Radiator $54.99
Swiftech MCB-120 "Radbox" R2 $17.99
120mm Yate Loon D12SM-12 Fan (70.5 CFM, 33 dBA) x3 $17.85
1-1/4" Stainless Steel Swiftech MCR-QP Fan Screws (Pack of 4) x3 $3.45
Masterkleer 7/16" ID (5/8" OD) Tubing x20Ft. $9.8
Danger Den Acetal FillPort $11.95
1/2" OD T-Fitting (for 1/2" and 7/16" ID Tubing) $1.99
D-Tek High-Flow Fitting (G 1/4" Thread, 1/2" OD) x6 $13.8
Stainless Steel Worm-Drive Hose Clamp (Wide Band w/Liner) x14 $17.5
5/8" ID (1 1/8" OD) Rubber Grommet x2 $1.50
Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound $5.99
Petra'sTech "Gel-Stuff" Vibration Absorption Block $3.99 (for Pump)
120mm Sound Vibration Dampener x3 $5.37 (for Fans)
Feser One Non Conductive Cooling Fluid - 1000 ml - UV Red $19.95
$467.20 (It's a good investment IMHO)



Loop Order:-
Pump outlet --> CPU inlet
CPU outlet --> GPU1 inlet
GPU1 outlet --> GPU2 inlet
GPU2 outlet --> Radiator inlet
Radiator outlet --> Pump inlet

[joecop120]

you can get the fuzion pro mount + block for 63 at petras, preinstalled i think.

Also, I would avoid the gel stuff. Otherwise, looks solid.

[Xerran]

Three Bi-metal hole saw cuts need to be made in the Antec P182 chassis:-

Fillport = 1" Heavy duty Bi-metal hole saw


I must admit the fillport is sexy.


Dead sexy


7/16, 5/8 over a 1/2" barb is a tight fit.


Basically I just used masking tape and marked where the fillport position will be and drilled away.
The cutting took a little longer than usual because there was some thick plastic to go through before the steel and I'm a complete drill noob

7/16, 5/8 Tubing = 7/8" Heavy Duty Bi-metal hole saw
I accidentally hit the reverse button on the drill and did not realize it for ages so I was wondering "WTF?... why wont this thing cut through now?


Radiator/Fan Assembly:-
I have 120mm rubber gaskets sandwiched between the fans and radiator.




8800 GT's stripped naked:-



What a mess:-


Running low on energy drinks now:-


If I'm not too tired after work I'll get all the tubing and wiring done and be ready to fill and bleed by morning.

[iadstudio]

Looks good. Just about the same setup as mine except I have a top mount rad. Keep up the good work!

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Looks good, but DO NOT use colored coolant. It is very hard to maintain loops with colored coolant. Also, you may see high temps on the second GPU due to everything being in series. Other than that, very impressive and I can't wait to see how it turns out

[Yeknom]

Looks good, too bad you couldn't get 2 sets of iandh's sexy ramsinks.

[Xerran]

Looks good, too bad you couldn't get 2 sets of iandh's sexy ramsinks.

Oh man I know, I'm so pissed because I found out about them after I received my order from Petras.

Now I have to work with the RAMsink BS!

[Xerran]

Looks good, but DO NOT use colored coolant. It is very hard to maintain loops with colored coolant. Also, you may see high temps on the second GPU due to everything being in series. Other than that, very impressive and I can't wait to see how it turns out

Inspire me, I have all my stuff already. What would you do?

[Xilikon]

I'm sure it will be a interesting build so good luck to have it running great for you

Also, a wave from a fellow Jerker user (same desk, same color)

[Xerran]

I'm sure it will be a interesting build so good luck to have it running great for you

Also, a wave from a fellow Jerker user (same desk, same color)

Dude. the IKEA JERKER desk is the mother of all computer desks.

it's a shame they discontinued it.

[[XC] NetburstXE]

If you can get a y-splitter, put it before the CPU and route half of the coolant to the CPU and half to the first graphics card. Then send the coolant from the first graphics card to the second card. Finally, use another y-splitter to combine the tubes from the CPU and the tubes from the GPUs. For the coolant, distiled water with corrosion inhibitor would be a better choice.

[taowulf]

Dude. the IKEA JERKER desk is the mother of all computer desks.

it's a shame they discontinued it.

There is a desk behind there?

[Xilikon]

Dude. the IKEA JERKER desk is the mother of all computer desks.

it's a shame they discontinued it.

Yeah, indeed I got very lucky to snag one of the last boxes when I heard that it's discontinued. Since my closest Ikea is over 200 miles, I said screw the gas expense and snatch one before I regret and it's the best move

[Xerran]

Yeah, indeed I got very lucky to snag one of the last boxes when I heard that it's discontinued. Since my closest Ikea is over 200 miles, I said screw the gas expense and snatch one before I regret and it's the best move

Good going soldier!

[Xerran]

It's much easier to put the tubing on before you mount the MWCW60, this was one of those stupid realization moments.


Beginning to take shape now.


Had a battle with the radiator tubing due to not having my priorities straight.


The battle with the , 7/16, 5/8 tubing over the MCP655 1/2" barb.
You'll be glad to hear that after 25 seconds in hot water and screaming profanities, I had Masterkleer 7/16, 5/8 on that 1/2" barb in under 1 minute flat.
I only had do the hot water thing for the T-fitting and the pump, the D-Tek high flow fittings were so easy to work with than those plastic barbs.



Jumping the pump. I made the mistake of turning the PSU off and on when in reality you just have it turned on then jumper the green and any black pins on the
24-pin connector with a paper-clip or piece of solder wire. I was well prepared for this by watching Danger Dens t-line filling video.
This was a fun process, the pump is extremely quiet even at the number 5 setting.




Filling done, bleed time.




Radiator shot.


It took about 7 hours to bleed the loop and I'm now into my 11th hour of leak testing with success.

Thanks again all.

[smee]

Wow man, this is looking really good!!! Keep it up!

[Xerran]

Wow man, this is looking really good!!! Keep it up!

Thx m8

[disruptfam]

now power this beast on and give us some temps

[Xerran]

now power this beast on and give us some temps

I've not done any real tests so far but comparing my current temps idling I'm getting:-

CPU -30c (40-42c before)

GPU1 -36c (55C before)

GPU2 -37c (55C before)

This makes me really happy.

[disruptfam]

nice

[Xerran]

Whats funny is "System" in CPUID usually shows 1c or so but its now -15c.

[Pedalmonkey]

very nice. whered u get that background?? looks very well, happy.

[Xerran]

very nice. whered u get that background?? looks very well, happy.

http://tinyurl.com/2rt6zv

[Xerran]

I forgot to mention that I'm using the Quad-split nozzle and washer from the kit.

[MaXXimus]

Lookin good man, Fesor coolant FTW!