I have completed many "basic" computer builds In the past 8 years. None have been particularly pleasant to the senses, due to their size, lack of aesthetics and high noise output. So I thought, how hard could it be to have a small, quiet computer that looks decent? The answer ... borderline emotional.
My Requirements:
Quiet
Cool
Aesthetically Pleasing
Small form factor
60+ fps high quality gaming at 1080p
Specification / Parts List:
Case: Bitfenix Prodigy Black
Motherboard: ASRock Z77E-ITX
Processor: Intel 3570k
GPU: MSI 7950 Twin Frozr III BE
RAM: Samsung Green 2x4GB 1600MHz
PSU: Corsair TX650M
SSD: Samsung 840 Pro 129GB
HDD: WD Scorpio Black 750GB 2.5"
Water-cooling:
Pump: Swiftech MCP35X PWM
Reservoir: EK-DDC X-RES 140 Pump Top
Radiator 1: Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 240mm Dual Radiator : Full Copper
Fans: 2x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1850 RPM
Radiator 2: Phobya Xtreme 200mm Radiator: V2 Full Copper
Fan: Phobya G-silent 180mm 700rpm
Case Fan: Be Quiet SilentWings 2 140mm
CPU Block: EK Supremacy EN Nickel Acetal
GPU Block: HEATKILLER GPU-X³ 79X0
Tubing: Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 13-19mm
Fittings: Alphacool Compression 13-19mm
Coolant: Mayhems X1 UV Blue Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L
Lighting: Phobya LED-Flexlight HighDensity 120cm UV
TIM: ARCTIC MX-2
Completed Pictures:
Picture Log: http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/resarf69/library/Mini%20ITX%20Watercooled%20Build%20Log?sort=2&page=1
Temperatures:
Ambient: 23C
CPU Idle AV: 29C
GPU (OC 1200/1600) Idle AV: 25C
Rad1 Fans 50% RPM, Pump 35% RPM
CPU Load Max: 49C
GPU (OC 1200/1600) Load Max: 45C
Rad1 Fans 60% RPM, Pump 40% RPM
Overall happy with the way this turned out!
