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Neptune - NZXT Switch 810 Water Cooled Build

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Neptune

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This build is a hardware update and total makeover from a previous build called "Project Shift": http://www.overclock.net/t/1355177/build-log-project-shift-nzxt-switch-810

The main attraction is the use of Bitspower Crystal Link throughout the entire build and a whole lot of "unnecessary, overkill water cooling" epicness...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnvcBCdwRqo

The Parts List

- Core components -
Case: NZXT Switch 810 full tower w/ 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 4.7GHz, 1.336V (De-lidded)
MB: ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe
GPU: EVGA GTX 680 Signature x2 in SLI
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz 16GB
DSC: Creative Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional THX
PSU: Corsair HX1050
PSU Cables: Ensourced Custom Sleeved Cables
SSD: Intel 520 Series SSD 240GB
HDDs: WD Black 2TB/WD Green 1TB
ODD: Don't need one...

- Liquid Cooling -
CPU block: Bitspower Summit EF
RAM block: Bitspower Universal RAM Module Kit
GPU block: Bitspower VG-NGTX680 x2 SLI (reference designed)
VRM block: Heat Killer MB-SET ASUS-P8X77-V LT
Radiators: XSPC EX420 / EX360 / EX240 crossflow
Tubing: Bitspower Crystal Link / E22 12/10 Acrylic
Coolant: Mayhem's Pastel Blue Berry
Fittings: Bitspower Matte Black assorted fittings
Reservoir: Bitspower Multi-Z 250mL standalone
Pumps: Swiftech MCP655/D5 w/Bitspower D5TOPX2 pump top and pump mod kits
Fans: Corsair SP120/AF140 Quiet Editions and Vantec HDD cooler (All @ 7V)
Temp Displays: Blue XSPC (case temps), White XSPC (water temps)

- Lighting -
Automotive white LED strips with Mod Smart Kobra sleeving
Bitspower 3mm and 5mm blue LEDs with Mod Smart Kobra sleeving

- Build Process -

The build, previously as "Project Shift", before going under the knife.
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The cooling power. 1020mm of rad capacity.
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16GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM is water cooled by a Bitspower Universal RAM Module Kit in black.
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Intel 3770K de-lidded and is joined by Liquid Ultra. Bitspower Summit EF in Black Ice cools the CPU.
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VRMs cooled by Heat Killer and everything is combined with acrylic tubing.
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The mobo installed in the case.
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A pair of GTX 680 Signature cards in SLI and parallel.
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Water cooled WD Black 2TB. Yes, unnecessary but I don't have HDD cages anymore so...
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The heart of the water cooling system. Dual D5 pumps with the Bitspower armor and 250 Multi Res. The frontLED holder is painted gloss black from behind to hide the blinding blue LEDs.
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The drainage system. This config helped drain the system countless times.
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The mockup of the system before painting the HDD back panel black and tightening everything down.
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Putting rings on the back of Corsair AF Series fans to help the aesthetics on top.
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The case gets carbon fiber armor by 3M Di-Noc. I ran out of it for the side panels, I'll order more to cover the entire case.
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My PSU extension cables with ASUS P8Z77 themed colors from Ensourced Custom Sleeved Cables, made by Joe Masson. I add an extra touch with sewing all the cables myself, the "FrankNSteinPC" way.
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- Completion -

All done!!
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Something just doesn't feel right.....


I got it..
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More pics here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/43430-neptune-nzxt-switch-810-water-cooled-build/?p=633538

Thanks for watching!! Now see me on this Saturday's "Build Logs of the Week" on the WAN Show!! ;)

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holy shit nice build, I like everything about it.

Haha, thanks!!

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Omg, that's so sexy. Black and blue's my favourite evar. Also love the carbon wrapping. It's like you stole my ideal build out of my head and made it reality.

"And yet my mind is screaming, provoked in an icy sweat. It’s pleading and begging for a release, scraping the walls of a padded cell, pounding hopelessly at the floors that won’t even deliver the gift of pain."  - Why I Don't Dream Anymore

 

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Omg, that's so sexy. Black and blue's my favourite evar. Also love the carbon wrapping. It's like you stole my ideal build out of my head and made it reality.

 

Holy crap that is so sexy and is that a watercooled HDD? Also I love the carbon fiber front panel.

 

Yes it is!!  Thanks!!

 

Wow, awesome looking build and that tubing looks so sexy!

 

Thanks!!

 

Omg, that's so sexy. Black and blue's my favourite evar. Also love the carbon wrapping. It's like you stole my ideal build out of my head and made it reality.

 

Making dreams to reality is what I do, lol.  Thanks!!

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Just wow  :o I know you will be in the WAN show. GL

CPU: i5 3570k @4.4Ghz 1.184v - MOBO: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 - MEM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB

GPU: EVGA GTX 560 - PSU: Corsair TX650v2 - Asus Sonar DG - Case: CM Storm Enforcer 

Cooler: Antec Kuhler 920 - HDD: WD Black 1TB - SSD: Crucial M4 64Gb (as cache)  B)

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This is the most beautiful PC I've ever seen. Good work! How long did this take you?

PC Specs

Intel i5 4670k 4.2ghz @1.20v | Cooler Master 212 Plus | Asus z87-A | Fractal Design Define R4 |Hitachi 1TB 7200rpm HDD | 2x Samsung 840 EVO | Seasonic 520w m12II | Crucial Ballistix Sport 8gb DDR3 1600mhz | PowerColor 7870 GHz edition | Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 | NZXT Hue RGB Controller
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This is the most beautiful PC I've ever seen. Good work! How long did this take you?

Thank you!! For the total end product, I'd say 5 days altogether (120hrs), not counting the planning and waiting for parts to shop to Hawaii :/

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Just Wow! Really Really Really awesome! Build Log of the week!

[CPU: AMD FX-6100 @3.3GHz ] [MoBo: Asrock 970 Extreme4] [GPU: Gigabyte 770 OC ] [RAM: 8GB] [sSD: 64gb for OS] [PSU: 550Watt Be Quiet!] [HDD: 1TB] [CPU cooler: Be Quiet! Shadow Rock Pro Sr1]  -Did i solve your question/problem? Please click 'Marked Solved'-

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Holy Moley, I never been a fan of blue cars, bikes, or builds, but you've changed my mind with this awesome work. Nice job. And I love Bitspower. Hope you make the WAN show too. That was pretty creative building around the HDD like that, not necessary but I think it was good to include it.

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Just Wow! Really Really Really awesome! Build Log of the week!

 

 

Bad ass build man!!

 

 

The attention to detail is phenomenal!!  Its in my top 10 favorite builds so far! :)

 

Thanks guys!!

 

Holy Moley, I never been a fan of blue cars, bikes, or builds, but you've changed my mind with this awesome work. Nice job. And I love Bitspower. Hope you make the WAN show too. That was pretty creative building around the HDD like that, not necessary but I think it was good to include it.

 

Thanks!!  I see too many red/black builds and not too much of blue/black (and sliver).  I stepped back at one point, thinking I should've went with Black Sparkle Bitspower fittings and clear water blocks all around but I couldn't find clear VRM blocks, so I settled for Matte Black.  But I'm still happy with the overall result.

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Yeap thats pretty much what i felt...

-Corsair Carbide 500r + TX-750w V2 | Asus P5Q Deluxe + Intel Core2Duo E8400 @ 3.8Ghz + 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2 1066mhz

-Sapphire HD4890 1GB DDR5 (New Edition) + 1x Intel SSD 330 120GB + 2x Seagate Barracuda 500GB SlimSinglePlate (RAID0)

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wow.... That's something special right there. 

Cpu:4670k- at stock.... for now Gpu:r9-280x crossfire Cooler:KrakenX40 MB:mpower SP Ram:8gb hyperX beast 

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not a fan of the stock NZXT but this looks really gorgeous, I really love the colour scheme dat sleeving and the carbon fiber wrap.

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I already told you I love this build but I was looking at it some more and just wanted to suggest something. Instead of the wire grill covers on that radiator why not take a look at Caselabs website and their cover plates. They are awesome and the quality is the best and I think would give your build a bit cleaner look.

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not a fan of the stock NZXT but this looks really gorgeous, I really love the colour scheme dat sleeving and the carbon fiber wrap.

I know, the top panel bugged me and no matter what finish you bought, there would always be finger prints. Wrapping it with carbon fiber Di-Noc makes it look a whole lot better without worrying about marking it with prints.

I already told you I love this build but I was looking at it some more and just wanted to suggest something. Instead of the wire grill covers on that radiator why not take a look at Caselabs website and their cover plates. They are awesome and the quality is the best and I think would give your build a bit cleaner look.

I have Silverstone filtered grills that I can just remove the mesh from and it can look just as good. Thanks for your insight!

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That's my wife's reaction to seeing the total cost of this build...

Pfff... Women... Right?? Eheheh :D

-Corsair Carbide 500r + TX-750w V2 | Asus P5Q Deluxe + Intel Core2Duo E8400 @ 3.8Ghz + 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2 1066mhz

-Sapphire HD4890 1GB DDR5 (New Edition) + 1x Intel SSD 330 120GB + 2x Seagate Barracuda 500GB SlimSinglePlate (RAID0)

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Love the black and blue, that's my personal favourite. Really really well done.

CPU: Intel i7-7700k @4.8 Ghz Motherbord: MSI Z270 Gaming Pro Carbon | RAM: GeIL Super Luce 32GB 2400MHz | Video Card: Gigabyte GTX 1080 Founders Edition |
 | SSD: Samsung 960 EVO 500GB M.2 | Power Supply: Corsair HX850i 850W Platinum Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Tempered Glass |
 
CPU Block: Phanteks Glacier C350i GPU Block: Phanteks Full Cover GTX 1080 | GPU Back Plate: EK Full Cover EK-FC1080 GTX | Reservoir: EK RES X3 250 |
| Radiator: EK CoolStream SE 360 Slim Triple Rad | Pump: EK-XTOP Revo D5 PWM Pump Plexi Tubing: EK DuraClear 8/8ID 1/2OD Tubing |
Coolant: Mayhems Non Stain Blue Dye + Distilled Water | Fittings: EK ACF 10/13mm Compression fittings black Fans: Corsair HD120 RGB & Phanteks PH-F120SP |
 
Monitor: 2x Samsung s34e790c (34" 21:9 3440x1440) Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma RGB  | Mouse: Razer Mamba Chroma RGB Mouse Pad: TSM Grunge |
Headset: Logitech G930 Wheel: Logitech G920 |
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