[Build Log] EREBUS - X99, 900D, H2O [Build Complete]

[darwin1859]

Introduction

 

Hello and welcome to project Erebus. My previous project, Aether, was a Crossfire R9 290X, watercooled Corsair 450D build. Erebus will be bigger and faster. The plan with this project is to create a silent, powerful gaming machine based on the X99 platform. 4K graphics and fully-watercooled, with rigid tubing.

 

 

Main components

• Case: Corsair Obsidian 900D

• Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus

• CPU: Intel Haswell-E i7-5820K

• GPU: 3x XFX AMD R9 290X

• Memory: Corsair 16 GB DDR4 Vengeance LPX 2666

• Display: iiyama 4K FreeSync and 144 Hz FreeSync monitors

• PSU: Corsair AX1200i

• Cabling: Custom-sleeved with E22 Teleios

Watercooling components

• Radiators: 2x Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper 480mm

• Pumps: 2x Alphacool VPP655 (Laing D5)

• CPU block: Alphacool NexXxoS XP³ Light (Black Chrome edition)

• GPU blocks: Alphacool NexXxoS GPX

• Reservoir: Alphacool Cape Corp Coolplex Pro 25 LT

• Fittings: Alphacool HT 16mm HardTube compression fitting G1/4

• Tubing: Alphacool HardTube 16/12mm plexi clear

• Coolant: Custom Mayhems purple pastel

• Fans: 16x Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition

• Fans: 3x Corsair AF140 Quiet Edition

• Fan controller: Lamptron CM615

• Flow sensor: Aquacomputer High Flow USB

Peripherals

• Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB UK

• Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 RGB

Confirmed sponsors

 

I would like to thank my kind sponsors for making this project possible.

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Updates

• Corsair parts arrived
• Motherboard arrived
• Test build
• Alphacool parts arrived
• Coldzero part fitting
• Lamptron fan controller and 5.25" bay stealth mod
• GPU block fitting
• Fans, rads and blocks
• Rigid watercooling loop

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Project finished!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here you can see I brush Plasti-dipped the I/O ports black...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On display at i55

[thatguyyouknow75]

How does one become sponsored? Is it just a matter of calling the company up and convincing them that you are worth their time and money?

[darwin1859]

How does one become sponsored? Is it just a matter of calling the company up and convincing them that you are worth their time and money?

 

Pretty much. I approached companies with examples of my previous work and plans for future work. Most companies are inundated with requests, so you do need to have quite a convincing case.

[Necrodead]

How does one become sponsored? Is it just a matter of calling the company up and convincing them that you are worth their time and money?

Pretty much, if you have exposure on forum sites and a history of builds it makes it easier. They are looking for advertising.

 

Anyway, followed! I was looking at Aether and I expect even better from this one!

[darwin1859]

Anyway, followed! I was looking at Aether and I expect even better from this one!

 

Thanks! Did you see Aether in my OP or elsewhere?

[Necrodead]

Thanks! Did you see Aether in my OP or elsewhere?

Just looked at all the pics you posted in the link, very nice work.

[TechJohnson]

I look forward to this build, mah dude.  

[darwin1859]

I like the name so consider me subbed

 

Erebus, the god of darkness.

[X_Rated_Box]

directly subbed hyped for this

[darwin1859]

Corsair parts arrived!

 

I don't think anything could quite prepare me for the immense size of the 900D. I'm considering adding coasters for mobility, or perhaps I'll use some of those appliance rollers...

 

 

[darwin1859]

The motherboard arrived. MSI X99S SLI Plus. I love the look of it all in black.

 

 

 

 

[Tearass]

Pretty motherboard!

[darwin1859]

Hi guys,

 

A quick update to confirm the project will be using both 4K FreeSync and 144 Hz FreeSync displays.

 

More updates coming very soon...

[darwin1859]

You do know what you just said [emoji14]

The immense size of the D? [emoji14]

[darwin1859]

I started a test build. I'll be using a Corsair H105 until the loop is fitted. More pics coming soon...

[darwin1859]

Alphacool parts arrived!

 

 

 

 

 

[darwin1859]

Im personally not a fan of the cpu water block 

 

Fair enough. I like it - the cooling performance is pretty good, and the full copper/brass construction feels very solid.

[aamirilliyas123]

What color themed build is this?

[darwin1859]

What color themed build is this?

Mostly black with either some purple or orange, haven't decided yet. I haven't put it in the OP, but Mayhems are making me a custom coloured coolant to go with the theme.

[aamirilliyas123]

Can I make a banner for you?

[aamirilliyas123]

@darwin1859

[darwin1859]

@darwin1859

Just seen your post. Thanks for the offer, but I'll probably make my own at some point.

[darwin1859]

Finally making some more progress on the project. I fitted the awesome Coldzero kit for the 900D. Very impressed with the quality and engineering of the parts. 

 

In the photos you might also notice my dolly trolley. It has made working on the system so much easier!

 

 

 

 

Current test build until I fit the loop:

[darwin1859]

Lamptron fan controller and 5.25" bay stealth mod.

 

 

Before...

 

 

Out comes the Dremel...

 

 

After...

 

 

[BrandonTheCat]

-snip-

Woah that's really cool! I might take that on my build with the 750D (The stealth mod) for a card reader I have.

 

What do you think about removing the 5.25 bay in general to free up space? Granted you have a fan controller, and a 900D so space isn't a problem, but I think I might do it to my 750D when I actually upgrade it and watercool it. 

 

Also isn't that front panel a huge problem for an airflow perspective? 

 

Edit: followed btw. looks like a fun project to watch!