Project Boomer Build Log

jogle007 · February 8, 2015

Hello all! I've started work on a new rig and I'm starting this thread to document my work and progress. Once I get a hold of a Digital SLR I'll snap a few pics of the parts I've received to date and share them here. My current list of parts is below. I'm still waiting on several of the parts to arrive, but I will have all the core components by 2/10. Unfortunately I'll be sitting on my hands for a while because I ordered my CaseLabs case on 1/30 and I don't expect to get it until the end of February or the beginning of March. From what I've seen about their cases though, they are worth the wait.

HUGE TIP FOR ANYONE STARTING A BUILD WITH CASELABS CASE!! - Wait until you get your case before you order the parts for your build. The only exception would be if the part you want is literally half off the normal price. Since I've ordered the case and I'm just waiting for it to arrive several of the components I have ordered have dropped in price. I know that parts will drop in price over time, and I bought very high end items, but there was no need to get them so early and sit on them when I could have ordered them the moment I knew the case was on the way and timed a better arrival, as well as saved a few bucks in the process. Take it or leave it for what it is worth... : )

I also ordered a 27" DP2710 from South Korea to see how the quality is. If I have a good experience I plan to run 3 27" monitors on this rig.

Finished PC - Boomer Sooner!!

Woohoo, PCPartPicker Featured Build on 4/21!!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (Purchased For $559.97)

Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard (Purchased For $462.78)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (Purchased For $189.99)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $229.99)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $225.57)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $96.88)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) (Purchased For $549.99)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $199.99)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans (Purchased For $34.96)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans (Purchased For $27.99)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan (Purchased For $16.99)

Other: CaseLabs MAGNUM SMA8 (Purchased For $758.98)

Other: EK-RAM Monarch Module - Black (8 pcs) (Purchased For $99.80)

Other: Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 560mm (Purchased For $121.95)

Other: Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 480mm (Purchased For $106.99)

Other: EK-FC980 GTX Backplate - Black x2 (Purchased For $69.98)

Other: EK-Supremacy EVO - Nickel (Original CSQ) Nickel/Plexi (Purchased For $77.95)

Other: EK-FB Kit Asus R5E Waterblock - Nickel (Original CSQ) (Purchased For $130.99)

Other: EK-RAM Monarch X4 CSQ - Nickel Water Block x2 (Purchased For $113.98)

Other: EK-FC980 GTX Waterblock for Nvidia 980 GTX - Nickel/Plexi (Original CSQ) (Purchased For $249.98)

Other: Swiftech D5 Pump Housing Custom G1/4 Threads x2 (Purchased For $13.90)

Other: Swiftech MCP655 Series 12 VDC D5 Water Pumps - With Speed Control x2 (Purchased For $165.88)

Other: Bitspower Water Tank Z-Multi 250 V2 - Clear Body & POM Version (Purchased For $99.90)

Other: X-STAR DP2710 LED MULTI 27inch AH-VA Panel WQHD 2560x1440 (Purchased For $279.90)

Other: Ergotech 100-D16-B03-TW Triple Horizontal LCD Desk Stand (Purchased For $185.13)

Other: PERFECT PIXEL FIRST FS270YF STRONG 2560x1440 / HDMI / DVI / AH-IPS 27" Monitor (Purchased For $367.90)

Other: Mayhems Pastel Coolant - 1 Liter - Ice White x2 (Purchased For $39.90)

Other: Mayhems Pastel Coolant - 1 Liter - Red x2 (Purchased For $39.90)

Other: XSPC G1/4" to G1/4" Bulkhead Fitting - Black Chrome Finish x5 (Purchased For $24.95)

Other: Bitspower BP-MBWP-C64 G1/4" Matte Black IG1/4" Extender - 40mm (Purchased For $7.50)

Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black Dual Rotary Angle IG1/4" Extender (Purchased For $16.95)

Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black Dual Rotary 90-Degree Compression Fitting-ID 1/2" OD 5/8" x6 (Purchased For $101.70)

Other: Bitspower IG1/4" Extender - Black Matte Finish x2 (Purchased For $7.98)

Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black Dual Rotary 60-Degree Compression Fitting-ID 1/2" OD 5/8" x2 (Purchased For $31.90)

Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black Dual Rotary 45-Degree Compression Fitting-ID 1/2" OD 5/8" x3 (Purchased For $50.85)

Other: Masterkleer Hose PVC 1/2"ID x 5/8" OD Clear 3.3m (10ft) "Retail Package" (Purchased For $13.95)

Other: Bitspower G1/4 Matte Black Dual Rotary Angle IG1/4" Extender (Purchased For $16.95)

Other: Monsoon Hardline Tube 1/2 x 5/8 - Clear x6 (Purchased For $41.70)

Other: Monsoon Hardline Economy Compression Fittings 6 Pack, 1/2" x 5/8" - Matte Black x4 (Purchased For $119.80)

Other: NZXT Sleeved LED Cable Kit - 2M - White (Purchased For $14.99)

Other: ModMyToys 4-Pin PWM Power Distribution PCB - 8-Way Block (Purchased For $5.99)

Other: ModMyToys 4-pin Female to 4-Pin Female PWM Cable - 12" x3 (Purchased For $10.50)

Other: ModMyToys 4-Pin PWM Power Distribution PCB - 4-Way Block x2 (Purchased For $9.98)

Other: Bitspower G 1/4" Matte Black Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting x2 (Purchased For $19.00)

Other: Bitspower G 1/4" Matte Black Rotary 90 Degree IG 1/4" Adapter (Purchased For $10.95)

Other: Bitspower Matte Black 90-Degree With Dual Inner G1/4" Extender (Purchased For $10.99)

Other: Bitspower Rotary Fitting "T" - 180 Degree Water Cooling Accessory - Black Matte Finish x2 (Purchased For $25.00)

Other: Bitspower Premium G1/4" Black Matte High Flow 1/2"ID (5/8" OD) Compression Fitting x2 (Purchased For $17.98)

Other: Bitspower Sealing Plug - 1/2" - Matte Black Finish x2 (Purchased For $17.90)

Total: $7382.28

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-20 00:45 EDT-0400

Prastupok · February 8, 2015

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Question... what exactly will you be doing with this build?

If you're just gaming, I can promise you spent way too much for a 1440p single monitor rig.

jogle007 · February 8, 2015

Kind of bummed because I missed the shipment today from Performance PCs that had my water cooling parts, but I'll have another chance to receive them on Monday. To date I've received the following:

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans

Motherboard, GPUs, Water Cooling parts, and the X-STAR DP2710 are all scheduled to arrive on Monday. The Samsung 850 EVO should be here on Tuesday. Hopefully I'll get a hold of the camera tomorrow so I can take some pictures and get them up as well.

Prastupok · February 8, 2015

Kind of bummed because I missed the shipment today from Performance PCs that had my water cooling parts, but I'll have another chance to receive them on Monday. To date I've received the following:

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans

Motherboard, GPUs, Water Cooling parts, and the X-STAR DP2710 are all scheduled to arrive on Monday. The Samsung 850 EVO should be here on Tuesday. Hopefully I'll get a hold of the camera tomorrow so I can take some pictures and get them up as well.

As I said though, is this just a gaming rig? And how serious are you going to overclock?

jogle007 · February 8, 2015

Question... what exactly will you be doing with this build?

If you're just gaming, I can promise you spent way too much for a 1440p single monitor rig.

No, as I stated I will be getting at least two more 27" monitors, just didn't want to order 3 without knowing what the quality is like. While I do plan to game with this build I will like do some light video editing as well as photo editing. Even more so though, I'm kind of doing the build as a hobby. I've never built a system with water cooling integrated, much less a custom loop, and I'm doing it as much for the experience as the end product. Sure, could have got the experience for less money, but oh well... : )

jogle007 · February 8, 2015

As I said though, is this just a gaming rig? And how serious are you going to overclock?

I plan to overclock it as high as I can while keeping the system in a 24x7 stable status.

Prastupok · February 8, 2015

No, as I stated I will be getting at least two more 27" monitors, just didn't want to order 3 without knowing what the quality is like. While I do plan to game with this build I will like do some light video editing as well as photo editing. Even more so though, I'm kind of doing the build as a hobby. I've never built a system with water cooling integrated, much less a custom loop, and I'm doing it as much for the experience as the end product. Sure, could have got the experience for less money, but oh well... : )

That was going to be my comment, you could've saved a lot of money, and still had a killer watercooled build.

jogle007 · February 8, 2015

That was going to be my comment, you could've saved a lot of money, and still had a killer watercooled build.

I think it stems from the tight budgets I've always had in the past when building my systems. I didn't need to stick to one this time so I went extreme on most of the components... : /

ltguy · February 9, 2015

Awesome build. Not sure why every thinks ever build has to be the best bang for the buck. You had the money and this is what you wanted to do with it. I feel ya. Work hard to finally have the kind of money to build what you want and it feels good to be able to do it. Haters gonna hate.

jogle007 · February 9, 2015

Awesome build. Not sure why every thinks ever build has to be the best bang for the buck. You had the money and this is what you wanted to do with it. I feel ya. Work hard to finally have the kind of money to build what you want and it feels good to be able to do it. Haters gonna hate.

My feelings exactly... : ) Thanks ITguy!

Wyre · February 11, 2015

THis is going to be a sick build - subscribed!

TheDEFYANTonE · February 11, 2015

I'm just happy that it has an OU theme! Subbed for sure.

jogle007 · February 12, 2015

I completed the open air testing of the system components before putting on the water blocks. The images of the open air test and the initial water cooling parts are included in the gallery here. As soon as I have some time I'll post pictures of the parts with the water blocks installed.

jogle007 · February 12, 2015

I'm just happy that it has an OU theme! Subbed for sure.

Thank you DEFYANTonE! I saw that you have an NZXT S340 case for your current build, which is also what I am using too. It is a great case and has some awesome cable management capabilities.

jogle007 · February 12, 2015

THis is going to be a sick build - subscribed!

Thank you Wyre!

good luck with the build, looking forward to the updates

Thank you BurnerMC!

definition · February 13, 2015

Well this build will hold out for many years, i think you did the right thing if you had the money, good luck with the build man! Just take it easy and enjoy the build process.

jogle007 · February 13, 2015

Well this build will hold out for many years, i think you did the right thing if you had the money, good luck with the build man! Just take it easy and enjoy the build process.

Thank you definition! With this being my first water cooling loop I'm definitely taking my time. : )

jogle007 · February 15, 2015

Here are the pics of the motherboard and one of the video cards with the water blocks installed. Enjoy!

XYOUNEED · February 15, 2015

Awesome stuff you got there! I hope you let them shine, goodluck.

jogle007 · February 22, 2015

Awesome stuff you got there! I hope you let them shine, goodluck.

Thank you Xyouneed, I definitely will!

jogle007 · February 22, 2015

jogle007 · February 22, 2015

Here are some pictures of the RAM heatsinks from EK installed, as well as the water blocks!

jogle007 · February 27, 2015

Updated parts list. I purchased two more 27" 2560x1440 Korean monitors. Another X-star DP2710 and the First FSM 270YV IPS Panel. To hold the three monitors I also picked up an Ergotech 100-D16-B03-TW monitor stand.