Finally Done!!

[BrakinDeep]

A solid year of tweaking and I finally completed my machine. Originally, I was looking to use an Antec P182 case. That went through several revisions:

First watercooling attempt was ok. I didn't take into account how water takes the path with least resistance and one of my video cards wasn't being cooled properly. Plus I was cooling a bit to much for a 240 radiator.

So I updated it a bit and was considerably better results. I upgraded to a 240 TC and 120 TC radiators but I was unhappy with the aesthetics. It also wasn't as quiet as I like.

Third attempt was pretty solid and I was happy with most of it. Took time to detail the case but to properly fit the new Feser 360, I required a large enclosure on top. That was a poor layout design by me. I should have just went with a Swiftech 360 and that would have fit better but I wanted the Feser. So I mis-calculated things a bit and needed that riser. The radiator riser was an eye sore for me. I tried to get over it but ultimately it needed to go.

So instead of re-hashing my case, I moved into something a bit more roomy. CoolerMaster ATCS840

This case is definitely bigger than my old Antec but well worth it. Since I was able to do a push/pull on the 360, it allowed me to remove a 120 radiator. That made things a bit easier to manage while keeping my temps down. I also dropped the clear tubing and forgo the colored coolant, I found that the colored stuff actually restricted my waterblocks.

I touch on that more in another thread.


Alas, my final creation.

It is pretty similar to my final Antec layout (minus one radiator). I am maintaining a push/pull on all radiators while not interfering with any airflow or devices. I was going to paint the interior and do some simple clean mods but it really isn't needed this time around. I just wanted to get this guy up and running with minimal mods. Plus it was raining a lot at the time so the painting would have bubbled on me due to moisture

I will do a few minor follow-ups to make it a bit cleaner. Like create a cover for the radiator so you don't see the NF-12 fans. Also tie down those PSU cables a bit more.

Overall, I am very happy with the case and the final WC layout. I know it isn't the most creative but I'm happy with the end results. It's quiet, cool and fast.

Not that I'm planning to change anything BUT feel free to enlighten me or just comment.

Thanks for your time.

 

[vsboxerboy]

Very nice, cool to see all the evolution through the pics - looks like she must be very quiet. Is this the 00 rig in your sig with CF4870x2?

 

[BrakinDeep]

Very nice, cool to see all the evolution through the pics - looks like she must be very quiet. Is this the 00 rig in your sig with CF4870x2?

Yes, this rig has the 4870x2 in crossfire. My last iteration in the P182 also had them.

 

[Arcygenical]

That small radiator between your GPU's is simply gorgeous.

 

[BrakinDeep]

That small radiator between your GPU's is simply gorgeous.

Thanks. The 120.1 radiator was originally just for helping cool the coolant before entering the second card since these cards do run hot. In the end, I agree that having that radiator helps with aesthetics a bit since there is a slight curve to the tubing. It also helps by passing air over the cards.

Functional and gorgeous, I like.

 

[soulesschild]

Nice Similar to what I'll probably end up in terms of fixing my ATCS 840. Probably do stacking MCR320's and a window cut out