(Prebuild) Arctic Dragon

[Chiobe]

!Note, this is the build I will end up with, so might have to get extra parts that fits my current hardware, as I cant replace everything in one go.

This is a system ment for video editing, while also having good performance in games.

I know my budget is a little hard to tell, but I should be able to spend 6,000$ or more per year, so its doable, will just take me a while.

I'm looking for help with getting this build as white and red (mostly liquid) as possible (My inspiration: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/120548-build-log-snefs-bloody-angel/?p=3528000).
I'm also looking for confirmation that I got everything I need and that I got the right parts.

The plan is a 3 loop system: 4x 560mm in top for CPU, RAM and Chipset, 4x 560xx in bottom for GPUs and 2x 420mm for hard drives.
That should be the cleanest and overall best cooling for everything.

Not the best render, but should give an idea as too what the hell I'm thinking




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New system

Case
Caselabs Magnum TX10

MAGNUM TX10
Case ​Color​: White​
Syste​m Typ​e: Singl​e Mot​herbo​ard S​ystem​ XL​-ATX
Left ​Door: XXL W​indow​ Clea​r
Right​ Door​: XXL W​indow​ Clea​r
Side ​Cover​s: All V​entil​ated
Top C​over: 150mm​ Tall​ Vent​ilate​d
PCI B​ackpl​ate: Hex M​esh
Flex-​Bay c​overs​: Venti​lated​

2x Pedestal MAGNUM TX10 - Flex-​Bay c​over: Venti​lated

Parts
X Flex-Bay 5.25 Device Mount - Standard Adjustable
X Flex-Bay 5.25 Device Mount - Short Adjustable
2x Flex-Bay 140.3 (420) Fan/Radiator Mount
2x PSU Support Mount - MAGNUM
6x HDD Cage Assy Standard 120 x​ 25mm​ fan
1x SSD Mount Double S3 / S5 / Merlin
4x Attachment Plates Large​ .75" off​-set
6x Fan Attachments 120mm Stand​ard
2x HD Vertical Accessory Mounts
2x HD Horizontal Accessory Mounts
8x 140.4 (560) Drop-in Side Radiator Mount - TX10 and Pedestal
1x TX10 Drop-in Top and Bottom Radiator Mounts (Super Mounts) (2x 560mm)
1x TX10 SD Caster Platform

System:
CPU: Intel i7-5960X
MB: Asus Rampage V Extreme X99
GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX Titan X 3 Way + Asus ROG Enthusiast SLI Bridge
RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8x8GB) 3000MHz
Storage: Intel 750 SSD PCIe 1.2TB + Intel 750 SSD 2.5" PCIe 1.2TB + 12x WD Black 4TB (WD4003FZEX)
PSU: Corsair AX1200i and AX760i (both with white and/or red cables)
Monitor: Asus ROG Swift PG278Q x5 and Asus PB287Q (5+1 surround)

Water cooling:

Hardware Labs
8x Hardware Labs Nemesis 560GTX
2x Hardware Labs Nemesis 420GTX

EK
1x EK-FB ASUS R5E Monoblock Nickel (Original CSQ)
3x EK-FC Titan X Nickel (Original CSQ)
3x EK-FC Titan X Backplate Red
1x EK-FC Bridge TRIPLE Parallel CSQ Plexi
2x EK-RAM Monarch X4 Nickel CSQ
8x EK-RAM Monarch Module (Black)
2x EK-RES X3 TUBE 400 + EK-RES X3 Multiport Top (White) + EK-RES X3 Bottom (White) + EK-RES X3 Holder 60mm (Black)
3x EK-RES X3 TUBE 150 + EK-RES X3 Anticyclone (short) + EK-RES X3 Multiport Top (White) + EK-RES X3 Bottom (White) + EK-RES X3 Holder 60mm (Black)
5x EK-D5 Vario Motor + Bitspower D5 MOD TOP S-Model G1/4 (White) + Bitspower D5 Mod Kit (White)

Bitspower
12x Bitspower HD-S350 Acrylic Top With Clear Panel
X Bitspower Deluxe White Fittings
X Bitspower Deluxe White Plugs
X Bitspower Flow Indicator (White)
X Bitspower Crystal Link

Fans:
X Bitfinix Spectre PWM 140mm (White)
X Bitfinix Spectre LED PWM 140mm (Red)
X Fan Controller
X PWM splitter with molex
X Silverstone SST-FF143W magnetic dust filters 140mm (white)

Other:
Mayhems X1 Clear + Mayhems Ultra Pure H20 + Mayhems Deep Red
Bitspower Cable Sleeve and Heat-shrink White + modDIY White Connectors
Bitspower LEDs White
LED controller
XSPC 5.25” Bay Temperature Sensor Frame
XSPC LCD Temperature Sensor (White) V2
G1/4" Deluxe White Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting

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Current system:

Case
Thermaltake Core X9

Hardware:
MB: MSI X99S GAMING 9 AC
CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming 4GB PhysX SLI
RAM: Crucial DDR4 2133MHz 32GB (8x4GB)
Storage: Crucial MX100 SSD 512GB, WD AV-GP 4TB
PSU: Cooler Master V1000, 1000W PSU

Cooling parts:
EK-CoolStream RAD XTX 480
EK-CoolStream RAD XTX 480
EK-CoolStream PE 480 Radiator
EK-Supremacy EVO Acetal+Nickel
EK-FC970 GTX TF5 Acetal+Nickel
EK-FC970 GTX TF5 Acetal+Nickel
EK-FC970 GTX TF5 Backplate
EK-FC970 GTX TF5 Backplate
EK-FC TRIPLE Serial Terminal
EK-XRES 140 D5 Vario (incl. pump)

Fans:
Lamptron CF525 Fan Controller (5 channels, max. 60 W per channel) (Half damaged)
Scythe Slip Stream Slim (120x120x12mm) (2000 rpm) (PE Rad and case)
Scythe Ultra Kaze (120x120x38mm) (3000rpm) (XTX Rads)

Other cooling stuff:
PrimoChill PrimoFlex Onyx Black 12,7mm (1/2") / 19,1mm (3/4")
EK-Ekoolant CLEAR
EK-12mm (1/2") High-Flow Fitting
EK-AF Angled 45° G1/4
EK-AF Angled 90° G1/4
EK-CSQ Plug G1/4
GELID GC-Extreme thermal compound

[Decon]

oh datum dat money waste... I mean seriously, 2x 420 for HDD's

[Chiobe]

oh datum dat money waste... I mean seriously, 2x 420 for HDD's

There dont exist a reference point for hard drive water cooling, so 70mm (840/12) rad space per hard drive, is as good a place as any to start.

[Chiobe]

http://thermalbench.com/2015/03/28/hardwarelabs-black-ice-nemesis-560gtx/6/

 

Gives my rads high restriction, so will I probally have to go with 5 pumps.

So there is 2 for both CPU and GPU loop, while the Hard Drive loop is probally fine with just 1.

[Chiobe]

No one can help me verify the setup?

[Chiobe]

I have added a 2nd Pedestal, that will be on top of the case (below the extended top).

That way so can top chamber be PSU and Controller (Led and Fan) station, which should give me plenty of room for everything.

[Zhelor]

-snip-

Much envy

Very hating

wow

Onto serious terms: I wish great success, I followed the topic, because I WANT to see what kind of beast you will create with a budget/creativity like this. Judging by the renders, you will have one beautiful beast

Also, isn't the cooling *slightly* overkill for what you are doing?

[Chiobe]

Much envy

Very hating

wow

Onto serious terms: I wish great success, I followed the topic, because I WANT to see what kind of beast you will create with a budget/creativity like this. Judging by the renders, you will have one beautiful beast

Also, isn't the cooling *slightly* overkill for what you are doing?

Thanks.

 

The hard drive loop I have no idea about, so there I'm just doing what happend to fit in the front of the case.

The GPU loop got 4 rads on 3 Titan X, because I think 2 rads is too little for the overclocked cards and 3 would leave an chamber almost empty.

The only direct overkill is the CPU loop atm, as 4 rads on a single 5960x might be too much. I might skip the extra pedestal on top and have 2 rads instead, will see how things end up.

 

Also, take in mind that those numbers are based on silent fans while having enough cooling.

If anyone can show me a fan that can be quiet, fit the theme and provide better cooling on less space (higher speed?), feel free to let me know.

[Zhelor]

Thanks.

 

The hard drive loop I have no idea about, so there I'm just doing what happend to fit in the front of the case.

The GPU loop got 4 rads on 3 Titan X, because I think 2 rads is too little for the overclocked cards and 3 would leave an chamber almost empty.

The only direct overkill is the CPU loop atm, as 4 rads on a single 5960x might be too much. I might skip the extra pedestal on top and have 2 rads instead, will see how things end up.

 

Also, take in mind that those numbers are based on silent fans while having enough cooling.

If anyone can show me a fan that can be quiet, fit the theme and provide better cooling on less space (higher speed?), feel free to let me know.

Well, you know... There's a trend going on with Noctuas currently that they dominate the market with their fans. The original poop-brown Noctuas will certainly be better than the Bitfenix Spectre fans, in terms of sound and how much air it can move(static pressure aswell). Although  I don't think poop-brown fits your theme. You could repaint them(or get someone to repaint them)

There are also 2 other Noctua types,the Industrial PPC and the Redux

I did some digging and apparently even the Redux fans move more air, and operate below or at the same noise levels that the Bitfenix Spectre fans operate at and have slightly higher static pressure on top of that. And these can come pre-painted(judging by the specs on Bitfenix's page and Noctua's page)

The IndustrialPPC is certainly better in terms of how much air it can move, and it has a much higher static pressure, but it runs at a slightly higher RPM, thus it's operational noise will be higher.These can also come pre-painted I think.

 

[Chiobe]

Well, you know... There's a trend going on with Noctuas currently that they dominate the market with their fans. The original poop-brown Noctuas will certainly be better than the Bitfenix Spectre fans, in terms of sound and how much air it can move(static pressure aswell). Although  I don't think poop-brown fits your theme. You could repaint them(or get someone to repaint them)

There are also 2 other Noctua types,the Industrial PPC and the Redux

I did some digging and apparently even the Redux fans move more air, and operate below or at the same noise levels that the Bitfenix Spectre fans operate at and have slightly higher static pressure on top of that. And these can come pre-painted(judging by the specs on Bitfenix's page and Noctua's page)

The IndustrialPPC is certainly better in terms of how much air it can move, and it has a much higher static pressure, but it runs at a slightly higher RPM, thus it's operational noise will be higher.These can also come pre-painted I think.

Finding a better fan is not the problem. The problem is making it with with the theme (white where visable and red led where you only see the led), while also being PWM fans.

And so far so does Bitfinix Spectre PWM and PWM LED hold the best numbers and look.