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[Build Log] Water Cooled R4 Update 9/3

AntarticCash
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Here is my build log for my new Fractal Define R4. Trying to go for a black and white theme. All comments and criticisms are welcome.

First time water cooling so should be fun :)

Spec List
CPU: AMD FX8350 Vishera 4.0Ghz 16MB Cache Scoket AM3+
MB: Asrock 970 Extreme 3 R2.0
RAM: 8GB (not too sure on brand yet)
Case: Fractal Define R4
GPU: HD 6950 (Already Owned from last build)
PSU: 700W CoolerMaster Silent Pro ((Already Owned from last build)
SSD: Samsung 840 250GB
OS: Windows 7

Case Arrived :)
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More Goodies arrived in the mail
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Removed hard drive cages to make room for 240mm rad

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Still waiting on gear (most of the water cooling gear is on back order until the beginning of April :( )

Waiting on the SSD to arrive so i can attach it to the back of mobo tray then i can start putting it all together

UPDATE 9/03/15

Current specs

Spec List
CPU: AMD FX8350 Vishera 4.0Ghz 16MB Cache Scoket AM3+
MB: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengance LP
Case: Fractal Define R4
GPU: GTX 680
PSU: 700W CoolerMaster Silent Pro ((Already Owned from last build)
SSD: Samsung 840 250GB
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro

Current Look

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Current temps are 25C idle and 60C full load which is not bad for the tiny rad in the front.

Currently on order:

XSPC D5 with 1/2 barbs
Another 240 rad for the roof


Will update with progress pics of installing the new gear

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Can't wait to see the end results this is gona look pimpen

CPU- I7 7700K @ 4.4Ghz, RAM- 32 Gig Hyper X @ 2800 mhz , GPU - GTX 1080ti Strix 11gb , MOBO- Asrock Fatality Z270 , SSD :Kingston Hyper X SSD Fury and Samsung 500gig

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That board's look absolutely sucks, the PCB is really brown and it's not even full ATX. Also, watch out for temps on those VRM heatsinks.

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That board's look absolutely sucks, the PCB is really brown and it's not even full ATX. Also, watch out for temps on those VRM heatsinks.
Yea i know but didnt really have much choice due to it being the only black mobo i could get my hands on. looks a lot better without the flash.
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Modded the back plate on the 590 to match the black and white back (keep forgetting to take pics)

Stripped

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Finished backplate

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Again sorry for bad pic quality only have camera on my galaxy s2

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Modded the back plate on the 590 to match the black and white back (keep forgetting to take pics)

Stripped

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Finished backplate

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Again sorry for bad pic quality only have camera on my galaxy s2

Nice job. I love my R4, but I've always hated the mismatched colors on the brackets when you start plugging things in.
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Nice build so far mate, good luck with it all! :D

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New power supply for my other rig has arrived (may post up pics later) so got to put the old one in. All cable routing is temporary and will be sorted properly once other parts have arrived.

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Also anyone know of any white and black ram sticks? I was thinking about getting some corsair dominator platinums

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New power supply for my other rig has arrived (may post up pics later) so got to put the old one in. All cable routing is temporary and will be sorted properly once other parts have arrived.

2013-03-21135950_zpseb8decef.jpg

Also anyone know of any white and black ram sticks? I was thinking about getting some corsair dominator platinums

the vengeance memory comes in white heatsinks with black PCBs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233199

Linus Sebastian said:

The stand is indeed made of metal but I wouldn't drive my car over a bridge made of it.

 

https://youtu.be/X5YXWqhL9ik?t=552

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New power supply for my other rig has arrived (may post up pics later) so got to put the old one in. All cable routing is temporary and will be sorted properly once other parts have arrived.

2013-03-21135950_zpseb8decef.jpg

Also anyone know of any white and black ram sticks? I was thinking about getting some corsair dominator platinums

Might want to take a look at Mushkin Silverline they're not really white but could work. Or like mvitkun suggested there is the white Vengeance.

Here's a pic of the Silverline in a board: http://i56.tinypic.com/2ytvbdi.jpg

Or if you're serious you could think about having some painted.

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New power supply for my other rig has arrived (may post up pics later) so got to put the old one in. All cable routing is temporary and will be sorted properly once other parts have arrived.

2013-03-21135950_zpseb8decef.jpg

Also anyone know of any white and black ram sticks? I was thinking about getting some corsair dominator platinums

Cant find any of the vengeance here in NZ for sale, they would be perfect otherwise. Will have to look to see if i can import them. Cant find any silver line either. would be keen to get them painted but would that effect the heat dissipation?
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ram doesn't heat up particularly much,in fact a good amount of the time even 1.65v 2133mhz ram doesn't heat up enough to need a heatsink.

the passing air in a well cooled case would take care of it,provided you have good airflow of course.

so painting the heatsink shouldn't cause issues.

Linus Sebastian said:

The stand is indeed made of metal but I wouldn't drive my car over a bridge made of it.

 

https://youtu.be/X5YXWqhL9ik?t=552

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cool mate!

I didn't saw a lot of WC R4 and I'm excited to see how it turns out.

I heve R4 as well and I'm just about to order some good shiz to it, but not sure how to fit it.

good luck! I'm looking forward to see this! ;)

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SSD have arrived finally, still awaiting the water cooling gear, hopefully will arrive next week sometime although my white coolant has arrived :)

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Now that the ssd is installed on the motherboard backplate i can finally put it all together properly and route the cable away cleanly (on the front for now) Can also instal the GFX Card 2013-03-27180153_zps220a18ce.jpg

View of the back panel with painted card

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Pic without flash

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Just need the two 6 pin connectors for the GFX Card then that will be all the wiring done

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Looking good so far:) Will be keeping a watchful eye on this one - love the R4.

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Some more things have arrived (forgot to update)

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Finally have all the parts to boot her up for the first time. Sadly have to use the stock HSF for now until the radiator and compression fittings arrive.

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Need to find a better camera, looks a lot more sexy in real life :P

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This is looking nice. I wish I went with an R4 for my build, it looks alot more proffesional and generally nicer than a switch 810 in my opinion.

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You have good taste mate. Looking pretty sweet now. I always liked the look of the Fractal Design cases.

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Super nice looking but I'd like to see some more white in the front of the case.

Mein Führer... I CAN WALK !!

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Super nice looking but I'd like to see some more white in the front of the case.
Still have two white sleeved 6 pins comming for the gpu and i was thinking about painting the front rad (just the sides) white
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Are you going to be using white LEDs? Couldn't tell if your case had the side window or not.

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Water Cooling time! Most of my water cooling gear has shown up so decided to put a loop together. Used white coolant with clear tubes because my 1\2 inch fittings havnt arrived so i cant use the 1/2 inch tubing at the moment

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where did you get that white cables im looking at buying some.

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Can't wait to see how it ends up, im considering buying an R4 and doing a watercooled rig.

  • Sabertooth Z77
  • Intel i7 3770k
  • EVGA FTW GTX 670
  • 16 GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz RAM
  • 1TB WD Black HDD
  • 250gb Intel 520 Series SSD
  • Corsair AX750 PSU

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