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First WC Build

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centex99

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So I'm working on my first WC build... so far this is what I'm planning on...
switch 810 case (matte black)
OCZ ZX 850W Power Supply
NZXT White Extensiosn for 24pin, 8pin, and 4 video powers..
XSPC Raystorm EX240 Extreme Kit
1/2" White tubing, black/chrome compression fittings
EX420 Rad
NZXT 140mm fans (1300rpm) (for 420 rad)
fan controller (TBD)
Asrock Extreme4 z77
3570k
Dual EVGA GTX 480s with DD cooling blocks...
16GB Ram (CML16GX3M4A1600C9)
180GB Intel 330 SSD
1-2 1TB sata drives (already owned)
blueray reader/dvd writer (already owned)
 
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Unless you plan on running those GTX 480s at stock, you are most likely going to need more juice than an 850 can supply.
 
I have another thread discussing that... I'll likely end up with a 1000W or so PS... thanks for the tip.
 
All items have now been ordered per above list... build will be next week, I will take plenty of pics to post... the case is sweet looking... and black/white theme should look awesome.
 
Where did you order your matte black Switch from? Did you find any deals on it or pay full price?

Looking forward to this build.
 
First pics...
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Now the question... leave it as is... or order some 45s/90s while I wait on getting a replacement resevoir/pump housing...
 
Just drill out holes/slots as the rad was 15mm spacing vs the case holes at 20...
I think I am going to keep it like this... I'm not sure 45/90° adapters would make it look better vs slightly more straight lined/clean...


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Yeah, I have to install the power supply still and run some sata cables... am waiting on getting the resevor back from RMA. I'm happy with it so far... just some more wiring to do on the backside and a bit of cleanup and I'll be done after I run the water...
Do I need to flush the radiators before actually running them with the pump?
 
Yes, always always always always flush brand new rads. They often have Flux and other garbage floating around from the MFG process. Cleaning them out with distilled water and a touch of vinegar is ideal.

Another suggestion, that CPU block hose that's wrapping around the other, cut it. Shorten it up and wrap it behind so it's not coming fully around the GPU block's tube.
 
guess I'll disassemble and flush the rads...
I'm not sure how well shortening the CPU hose will work... I'm afraid if I do that, it'll kink too much... its not super flexible xspc hosing...(1/2x3/4)
 
That's a nice looking setup. Since its your first setup, encountered any problems? Asking because I am planning on my first WC setup as well
 
Its up and running... I'll take some more pictures tonight showing everything... temps are good...
@4ghz CPU, stock GPU...
furmark (1920x1080)/prime95(blend) in sli causes temps of 59/63 on the
two GPUs and 55-58 on CPU...
idle temps are 25-35...
I overclocked the CPU to 4.5 and GPU to 800mhz, and I was getting temps closer to 80/90... but am unsure on what the voltage was on the GPU... It may be turned up from stock, I need to check when I get home...
I still have some overclocking to play with... but overall am happy with how it has turned out.
 
I'd be willing to bet the Voltage required to get to 4.5ghz was too high and thats the reason for your high CPU temp. Crank up the voltage on your GPUs and let them fly. Should be able to get to 875-900mhz on 480s under water. I'd shoot for 4.3-4.4ghz on the processor. Ivy gets hot fast when you really start leaning on the volts.
 
Current overclock... (may be best possible)
I've seen close to 980W from the wall lol... that is pushing my 850W
power supply to the limit I know...
850/2000 on the GPUs... running at 75/83 degrees
CPU @ 4.3ghz running at 75-80 degrees...
Those temps/wattage is with prime95 + furmark running... which have
been running for 15 minutes stable now...
I might be able to get more out of my CPU... but would be worried with temps...
may also see an improvement in temps if I were to reverse the in/out direction of my loop...
in that case I'd be going to the 240 rad to the gpus to the 420 rad to the cpu then back to the res/pump...
 
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