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    royalba94 got a reaction from Charles Root esq. in [Build Log] - Dark Predator Build   
    Alright, here is the in depth update for Saturday.
     
    First off I decided to test the hardware to ensure everything was working and in order. Upon installing the CPU I noticed one of the motherboards socket pins was bent  
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    But a little delicate work with my trusty X-acto knife and it was fixed  
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    Next up I took the mobo tray from my new caselabs case and turned it into my test bench  Got all the hardware installed and it booted up on the first try!
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    I then proceeded to install Windows for an hour or two. 
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    Following Windows and drivers and updates, I emptied the Predator in prep for the Loop setup.
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    After draining it I decided to go ahead and turn the fans around on the predator to be intake instead of exhaust. My trusty X-acto knife helped me reuse the special zipties for cable management and succeeded in making it as clean as the original setup
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    Once I switched the predator's fans I proceeded to turn the slim rad's fans and found out one of the Vardar's got damaged in shipping. I'll be contacting EK about that but it doesn't really affect anything so I popped it back in place and moved on with the build.
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    As I reinstalled the predator and having read the filling instructions I added a bit of tube and a 90° fitting to the top of the predator to help with filling and bleeding the system.
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    After that it was time to fix Fractal Design's mistake of putting white PCI slot covers in the Define S.
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    Motherboard installed next
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    First run of tubing
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    Installed the Waterblock on the GPU (forgot to take pics  ) and added it to the loop
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    After a fine battle with the bubbles in the pump I managed to pretty much bleed the system and leak test it
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    NOTES:
    - Just using Distilled water for now, I'm missing a couple parts so the loop will have to be drained and when I fill it again I will add the EK coolant
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    royalba94 got a reaction from Tech_Dreamer in [Build Log] - Dark Predator Build   
    Hello Everyone! 
    Today I bring you the beginning of my first full project and build log. I am pretty new to this so feel free to leave tips and suggestions. I hope you enjoy!
     
    Here is the PcPartPicker link to my build specs and pricing: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/royalba94/saved/7ZLCmG 
    I will try and keep this as up to date as possible and document all the costs and parts that went into this build.
     
    I'm gonna do my best with the formatting and fix it as I have time
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    But now, pics of the parts I have so far! 
     

     

     
    More pics and an update soon!
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    royalba94 got a reaction from Tech_Dreamer in [Build Log] - Dark Predator Build   
    Update #1!
     
    So last night I figured I would put get the radiators and reservoir installed and make sure things were gonna go according to plan. Of course, nothing went according to plan.
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    First thing I noticed (which isn't really a bad thing, just wasn't expecting it) is that the fans that come in the EK Predator 360 Push-pull add-on kit have different length wires. Kinda nice for cable management actually
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    Next I installed the slim rad up front with no problems:
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    The add-on kit also comes with a nice little PWM splitter:
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    Then I tried to install the Predator... No dice, no matter how I rolled
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    So, change of plan, I'll mount the predator first. Holes didn't really line up but the mesh is basically the same size as the mounting holes so it worked out:
     
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    I wasn't at all happy with having the ports for the slim rad at the bottom as that would making bleeding the system (especially several times) a proper nightmare. I managed to just get the predator mounted up front pump down (an approved position I might add) by setting it behind the little screws at the bottom front of the case and just letting the mounting holes bend to my will  It also worked out that I have easy access to the port to the reservoir
    I'll try and point everything out with my pics
     
     
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    Next I tried installing the slim rad in the top. I couldn't use the proper mounting holes due to the Predator's length and thickness but the holes of the mesh and the mounting holes are virtually the same size so I was able to mount it at each of the corners. 
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    After that I mounted the Bitspower Res to the Res-ov-Wall (As Kyle from AwesomeSauceNetwork puts it  ) and that was relatively easy to do thanks to all of the mounting point and the slits in the wall itself
     
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    Finally I added the fittings to the ports and called it a night
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    NOTES:
    - I will have to change the tubing coming from the Predator as in it's current position I won't be able to mount the cpu block to the socket. Not too big a deal, just thought it worth mentioning.
    - I will likely try and switch the fans around so that the Predator is an intake and the slim rad is an exhaust but we'll see
    - Also, the Res looks much better in person than pictures can portray
     
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    royalba94 reacted to 0ld_Chicken in [Build Log] - Dark Predator Build   
    That is a NICE looking predator build!
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    royalba94 got a reaction from 0ld_Chicken in [Build Log] - Dark Predator Build   
    Thanks, I can't wait to see how it looks all put together with the cables and LEDs
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    royalba94 got a reaction from matt12046 in Desk CAD design feedback thread   
    looks good to me, only suggestion I have is to add some L brackets on the inside to hold everything together better since plywood can split fairly easily when you put a screw into the edge. You'd probably need about 10 of them plus screws
     
    Something like this: http://3.imimg.com/data3/XA/YH/MY-4121478/l-brackets-250x250.jpg
     
    Edit: I'm not an expert BTW, but I do have experience in sketchup and building things out of wood
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    royalba94 got a reaction from Zach Is Kill in So. I'm planning on saving up for this huge rig.   
    you might have issues with games running with a dual CPU setup unless you set up some VMs with GPU pass-through. I'm in the middle of fighting such a battle...
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    royalba94 got a reaction from Yuiii in Is Adobe CC Worth It?   
    This. The only thing their free version doesn't support is multi-GPU, 3D, and 4K video. I think a lot of people don't really use that stuff anyway so yeah. Also they have their Fusion software as well which does things kinda like After Effects, it's very different from AE but seems pretty nice.
     
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    royalba94 reacted to ALwin in Is Adobe CC Worth It?   
    Try DaVinci Resolve 12 Free, it's a full NLE. Adobe CC is worth it if you're willing to pay for it.
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    royalba94 reacted to Yuiii in Is Adobe CC Worth It?   
    Thank you, downloading it now!  
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    royalba94 got a reaction from bomerr in Xeon with server board or X99   
    The reason I was talking about the 5930k was because his question was if he should go with the 5930k or wait for the new Xeons.
    I was considering pointing out the 5820k over the 5930k but didn't end up doing it for some reason so thanks for pointing that out.
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    royalba94 reacted to ShadowCaptain in GPU questions   
    Fury for 1440p and value for money
     
    980 for Gamestream, Shadowplay, and (IMO) overall stability and performance
     
     
    Or get a 980ti and be baller
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    royalba94 got a reaction from McHox in 980 ti core clock stuck at 595 mhz or under!   
    Worked like a charm http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/10445577  Thanks!
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    royalba94 got a reaction from iamdarkyoshi in Want quieter system... new fans and/or controller?   
    will do
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    royalba94 got a reaction from Unhelpful in looking for best BFTB 1440p IPS monitor   
    sorry, edited op.
     
    ~$550
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    royalba94 reacted to ThatOneRussian in looking for best BFTB 1440p IPS monitor   
    The new asus one that linus reviewed.
    asus rog pg279q 
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